Assignment agreement

Of music copyright or other IP; cash sale; seller retains right to buy back
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This is a straight forward assignment of music or other IP rights for cash with a right of first refusal for seller (pre-emption right). Option for seller to retain some rights. Thorough but flexible agreement.
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About this transfer of rights in music or other IP

This agreement has been drawn for a simple sale of copyright in one or more musical works or songs or lyrics alone. It is drawn as a sale so that the buyer has freedom to deal without the restrictions of licence terms, but provision has also been made for the composer to retain some rights. The retained rights could be any. Geographical territory or specific use would be the most common. If retained rights are more complicated, it would be better to use a licence agreement.

It is based on a sale of music or lyrics, but could also be used for other IP. It protects the interest of the seller without offending or prejudicing the buyer. It is as strong and thorough as documents drawn for more complicated deals.

You may be an individual or working through a company.

The document provides for a right of first refusal if the buyer decides to sell and a procedure to make that work fairly to both sides.

The financial arrangement is a simple cash sale. Both sides are protected by reasonable warranties.

Optionally, the seller can retain rights in certain circumstances or places or events. Conversely, you can limit the rights you sell.

So that you can easily follow the effect of the document, we have given names to the parties and the subject matter.

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Alternatives to this music rights sale agreement

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Contents of this music sale agreement

Here is a list of the major subjects covered in this agreement.

  • Definitions, interpretation and legal matters
  • Selected warranties and understandings by both sides
  • The assignment deal
  • Right for creator / writer / composer to buy back
  • Infringement of copyright
  • Indemnity
  • Confidentiality
  • Other matters relating to enforcement and other legal issues
Sample assignment agreementFront cover

Recent reviews

Easy To Customise
22 September 2018
Easy to understand in plain English with great guidance notes which allow you to alter the agreement to your own requirments.
Chris Illingworth
Review of the United Kingdom version
Simply Excellent!
28 February 2017
Excellent!
Rik Kooyman
Review of the United Kingdom version

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