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Copyright Assignment

Transfer copyright ownership from one party to another.

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# COPYRIGHT ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT

**Effective Date:** {{effective_date}}

This Copyright Assignment Agreement is entered into by:

**Assignor (Original Owner):**
{{assignor_name}}
{{assignor_address}}
{{assignor_email}}

**Assignee (New Owner):**
{{assignee_name}}
{{assignee_address}}
{{assignee_email}}

## 1. WORK DESCRIPTION

The Assignor is the owner of the copyright in the following work(s):

**Title:** {{work_title}}
**Type of Work:** {{work_type}}
**Date Created:** {{creation_date}}
**Description:** {{work_description}}

Registration Number (if applicable): {{registration_number}}

## 2. ASSIGNMENT OF COPYRIGHT

For good and valuable consideration, the Assignor hereby irrevocably assigns, transfers, and conveys to the Assignee:

- All right, title, and interest in and to the Work
- All copyrights and copyright registrations
- All renewals and extensions of copyright
- All claims and causes of action for past infringement

This assignment is effective throughout the world for the full term of the copyright and any extensions.

## 3. CONSIDERATION

In exchange for this assignment, the Assignee agrees to pay:

{{consideration}}

## 4. RIGHTS TRANSFERRED

The Assignee shall have the exclusive right to:

- Reproduce the Work
- Create derivative works
- Distribute copies
- Publicly display the Work
- Publicly perform the Work
- License or assign rights to others
- Register the copyright in Assignee's name

## 5. MORAL RIGHTS

{{moral_rights_terms}}

## 6. WARRANTIES

The Assignor represents and warrants that:

- Assignor is the sole owner of the copyright
- The Work is original
- The Work does not infringe any third-party rights
- There are no pending claims or litigation
- Assignor has not previously assigned or licensed exclusive rights
- Assignor has full authority to make this assignment

## 7. INDEMNIFICATION

The Assignor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Assignee from any claims arising from breach of the above warranties.

## 8. FURTHER ASSURANCES

The Assignor agrees to execute any additional documents and take any actions necessary to perfect this assignment, including assisting with copyright registration.

## 9. CREDIT/ATTRIBUTION

{{attribution_terms}}

## 10. REVERSION

{{reversion_terms}}

## 11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties regarding this copyright assignment.

## 12. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of {{governing_state}}.

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**ASSIGNOR (Original Owner)**

Signature: {{assignor_signature}}
Name: {{assignor_name}}
Date: {{assignor_date}}

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**ASSIGNEE (New Owner)**

Signature: {{assignee_signature}}
Name: {{assignee_name}}
Date: {{assignee_date}}

Template Variables

This template uses the following variables. When you create a contract from this template, you'll fill in values for each one.

{{assignee_address}}{{assignee_date}}{{assignee_email}}{{assignee_name}}{{assignee_signature}}{{assignor_address}}{{assignor_date}}{{assignor_email}}{{assignor_name}}{{assignor_signature}}{{attribution_terms}}{{consideration}}{{creation_date}}{{effective_date}}{{governing_state}}{{moral_rights_terms}}{{registration_number}}{{reversion_terms}}{{work_description}}{{work_title}}{{work_type}}

How to Use This Template

  1. Create a free APISign account (20 free contracts, no card)
  2. In Templates, choose Create Template, then Browse Template Library, and pick this template
  3. Check each variable's type on the Variables tab and save
  4. Create a contract from it, fill in the values and send it

Or copy the content above and use it anywhere. See Creating Templates for how variables and signature fields work.

Disclaimer: This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult with a qualified attorney before using any legal document.