Protect Your IP Rights: Most entertainment contracts include provisions addressing how the intellectual property rights of the parties will, or will not, be exploited and for how long. Common issues that will arise include, among others, assignments, royalties, distribution rights, and licensing agreements.
For example, a contract for the sale of a specific piece of property, from which the owner pulls out, may result in a specific performance order requiring the seller to complete the sale to put the buyer in the position they would have enjoyed if the contract had been honored in the first place.
Key elements of an entertainment contract Parties involved. Clearly identify all parties involved in the contract. Scope of work. Detail the specific services or performances expected. Compensation. Duration of contract. Intellectual property rights. Confidentiality. Termination clauses. Indemnity and liability.
A Performance Agreement is a document that outlines the expectations of both parties in a work relationship. It is a way to ensure that both parties have agreed to the same terms and conditions, and is used to outline performance expectations, roles and responsibilities, timelines, and other pertinent information.