Copyright License Agreement

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Background

This agreement grants a licensee the right to use a copyrighted musical work for a specific purpose, such as synchronization, public performance, or mechanical reproduction. It outlines the terms of the license, including duration, territory, and any applicable fees or royalties. It is important to consult with a qualified attorney to tailor the agreement to your specific needs and comply with copyright laws.

Parties

This Copyright License Agreement for Music (the “Agreement”) is entered into on this _____ day of ___, 20 (the “Effective Date”), by and between [Your Name/Organization] (the “Licensor”) and [Licensee Name] (the “Licensee”), collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party.”

Grant of License

Comment

This section grants the Licensee the right to use the copyrighted musical work for the specified purpose and outlines the scope of the license.

2.1 The Licensor hereby grants to the Licensee a [non-exclusive/exclusive] license to use the copyrighted musical work (the “Work”) for the purpose of [Specify the purpose, such as synchronization, public performance, mechanical reproduction], within the Territory specified in Section 3.

2.2 The license includes the right to [Specify any specific rights granted, such as reproduction, distribution, public performance] of the Work.

Territory and Duration

Comment

This section defines the geographic territory where the license is valid and specifies the duration of the license.

3.1 The license granted in this Agreement is valid in [Specify the geographic territory].

3.2 The duration of the license shall be [Specify the duration or end date of the license].

Fees and Royalties

Comment

This section addresses any applicable fees or royalties for the use of the copyrighted musical work.

4.1 The Licensee shall pay the Licensor the agreed-upon fees or royalties as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto.

4.2 The payment terms and schedule shall be as follows: [Specify the payment terms, frequency, and due dates].

Ownership and Copyright

Comment

This section confirms the ownership of the copyrighted musical work and addresses copyright-related matters.

5.1 The Licensor represents and warrants that they are the owner of the Work and have the right to grant the license as specified in this Agreement.

5.2 The Licensee acknowledges that the copyright and all other intellectual property rights in the Work shall remain the property of the Licensor.

Termination

Comment

This section outlines the conditions under which either party can terminate the agreement.

6.1 Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other Party in the event of a material breach by the other Party, provided that the breaching Party fails to cure such breach within [Specify a reasonable cure period] after receiving written notice thereof.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

Comment

This section determines the applicable law and the jurisdiction where any disputes arising from the agreement will be resolved.

7.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Specify the governing law jurisdiction].

7.2 Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [Specify the jurisdiction].

Entire Agreement

Comment

This section confirms that the Agreement represents the entire understanding and agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior discussions or agreements.

8.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether oral or written.

[Your Name/Organization]

By: [Your Name]
Title: [Your Title]

[Licensee Name]

By: [Licensee’s Name]
Title: [Licensee’s Title]