Assignment Copyright to Book including Right to Publish and License
What is this form?
This Assignment Copyright to Book including Right to Publish and License is a legal document that allows an author (the Assignor) to transfer their copyright ownership of a book to another party (the Assignee). This form grants the Assignee the rights to publish the book in various formats, including hardback, paperback, audio, and digital formats. Unlike other copyright forms, this specific assignment delineates the comprehensive rights granted, ensuring that the Assignee can utilize the work in multiple media without restrictions.
Main sections of this form
- Date of assignment
- Name and address of the Assignor
- Name and address of the Assignee
- Title of the book
- Financial consideration for the assignment
- Signatures of both Assignor and Assignee
- Notary acknowledgment if required
Common use cases
This form is essential when an author wants to sell or transfer their copyright of a book to a publisher or any other entity. It is useful in situations where the author wishes to grant exclusive publishing rights, allowing the Assignee to reproduce, distribute, and adapt the work without further permission from the author. Use this form to ensure all copyright rights are clearly documented and legally enforceable.
Who can use this document
This form is intended for:
- Authors looking to transfer their copyright to a publisher or another party.
- Publishers seeking to acquire the copyright of a work for publishing purposes.
- Agents or representatives acting on behalf of authors or publishers.
Completing this form step by step
- Identify the date of the assignment at the top of the form.
- Clearly enter the names and addresses of both the Assignor and Assignee.
- Specify the title of the book being assigned and its relevant copyright details.
- Detail the financial consideration for the assignment.
- Ensure both parties sign the document in the designated areas.
- If required, have the document notarized to validate it.
Notarization requirements for this form
Notarization is required for this form to take effect. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you verify and sign documents remotely through an encrypted video session, available 24/7.
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Common mistakes
- Not including the title of the work, which is essential for clarity.
- Failing to specify the payment for the assignment, leading to potential disputes.
- Omitting signatures from either party, which can render the agreement invalid.
- Not checking state-specific requirements for notarization when applicable.
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FAQ
There is no need to copyright your book (with the U.S. Copyright Office) before submitting it.The publisher merely handles the paperwork on behalf of the author, and the copyright is the author's property.
No assignment of the copyright in any work shall be considered valid unless it is in writing and signed by the assignor/ his duly authorized agent. The assignment of copyright in any work shall identify such work, and specify the rights assigned duration and territorial extent of such assignment.
Once your book is published, it's important that you remain in control of your work. Intellectual property laws make the foundation of copyrighting a book easy, but you can still take it a step further to make certain that you remain in control, by registering it with the Copyright Office, Library of Congress.
Head over to the copyright.gov portal. Click on Literary Works, then Register A Literary Work. Take a minute to create an account with the U.S. Copyright Office if you didn't do so already. Go to Copyright Registration on the left side of your screen and click on Register A New Claim.
Usually, the author of the creative work is the owner of the copyright. But in the publishing industry, the owner of the copyright may be the publishing company due to an agreement between the author and the publisher. Some of the big names in book publishing are Random House, DoubleDay, and Penguin.
(1) The ownership of a copyright may be transferred in whole or in part by any means of conveyance or by operation of law, and may be bequeathed by will or pass as personal property by the applicable laws of intestate succession.
A copyright assignment agreement must be in writing but need not be witnessed by a notary public.
An assignment of copyright is a transfer of ownership. It must always be in writing and signed by the copyright owner. A licence simply allows another person to use the work without transferring ownership.
The copyright transfer agreement should be filled out using MS Word or hand-printed and signed by all authors (coauthors and copyright holders). These agreements are contracts of adhesion. A copyright transfer agreement enters into force if a manuscript is accepted for publication in English.
