Copyright Ownership, Assignments and Licensing
Ownership should be checked against authorship, employment, commissioning and contract facts. Assignments and licences should clearly identify the works and commercial rights being transferred or permitted.
- Review creation and employment records.
- Confirm the present rights holder.
- Define scope, territory, duration and permitted uses.
- Address payment, credit, enforcement and termination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns commissioned or employee-created work?
Ownership depends on the creation relationship, applicable law and contract terms. The facts and written agreements should be reviewed before relying on an assumption.
What should a copyright licence define?
A licence should address the works, permitted uses, territory, duration, exclusivity, payment, attribution, enforcement and termination where relevant.
Why document copyright assignments?
Written chain-of-title records help clarify ownership for commercialisation, enforcement, diligence and portfolio management.
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