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Copyright Assignment

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A Copyright Assignment is a document used when one person owns a copyright to any kind of work (such as a screenplay, novel, painting, or song) and wishes to transfer the ownership of that copyright to another person. Copyright Assignments are most often utilized in situations where the copyright is already registered with the United States Copyright Office, and it's best for both parties to have a memorialized record of the assignment. Often, Copyright Assignments are used when the rights to a work are being given away so that the party receiving the rights may use that work for any purpose they desire.

Copyright Assignments allow the easy transfer of the copyrighted works. They contain all the information needed to record the assignment with the United States Copyright Office , if so desired by either or both of the parties. Recordation with the U.S. Copyright Office isn't strictly necessary, however, though it is a good way to ensure everything flows smoothly with the assignment of the copyright.

How to use this document

This document can be used to transfer the ownership of an existing copyright or when an individual would like an existing copyright transferred to them, as long as the owner agrees. It should be used when both parties understand that the copyright will be completely assigned and wish to create a record of their agreement.

This document will allow the parties to fill in details of the work or works to be transferred, as well as ensure that everything needed for recordation with the U.S. Copyright Office is present. Either party - either the person assigning the copyright or the person receiving the copyright - can fill out this form. Please keep in mind that this form requires both signatures , as well as a notarization.

Applicable law

Copyright Assignments are related to the copyright law of the United States, which is covered by a federal statute called the Copyright Act of 1976.

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• THIS IS AN ADVERISEMENT

Copyright Assignment (Transfer Ownership of a Copyright)

General information.

A copyright assignment is the transfer of one’s ownership of a copyrighted work to another person or entity. The prior owner (assignor) gives up all rights to the work to the new owner (assignee). The assignee gains all rights to the work as the legal or beneficial owner and may take legal action to prevent infringing uses of the work, etc. Copyright Act Section 501(b) .

According to federal law, a voluntary transfer of copyright ownership is not valid unless the details of the conveyance are contained in a writing signed by the copyright owner or the owner’s authorized agent. Copyright Act Section 204(a) .

Purpose/Necessity

An assignment may be used:

• After a business is sold and the work’s rights are transferred to the purchaser
• As security for a debt (through a mortgage or other security interest)
• As a bequest in a will or an asset passed to heirs by intestacy/probate
• As part of the distribution of assets following a bankruptcy proceeding
• The work’s owner retains ownership but changes his or her name
• The work’s owner retains ownership but changes its business name or entity type
• Any other instance where the owner of a work wishes to transfer it to another

Recording an assignment is not mandatory to assign the interest bur provides the following advantages:

• Recording the transfer establishes a public record of the details of the transfer and the contents of the document affecting the transfer. Such details will appear in the Copyright Office’s online public catalog .
• The document or material attached to it specifically identifies the work to which it pertains so that, after the document is indexed by the Register of Copyrights, it would be revealed by a reasonable search under title or registration number of the work; and
• Registration has been made for the work.
• Constructive notice means that the public is deemed to have knowledge of the facts stated in the document – including those speaking to the ownership of rights – and cannot claim otherwise.
• Under Sections 205d and 205e of the Copyright Act , recording establishes priority of rights as between conflicting assignments/transfers of ownership, or between a conflicting assignment and a nonexclusive license. This means that the first recorded assignment will be taken as valid as against any later alleged assignments.
• In some instances, recording may be necessary to validate the transfer of copyrights as against third parties. Copyright Office – Circular 1: Copyright Basics .
• In some states, recording may be necessary to perfect a security interest. Copyright Office – Circular 12: Recordation of Transfers and Other Documents .

Frequently Asked Questions

• Once a work is created and fixed in a tangible form, the author (or the author’s employer if the work was a Work Made for Hire), gains certain rights to the copyrighted work. The author has the exclusive right to: •  Reproduce the work in copies or phonorecords; •  Prepare derivative works based upon the work; •  Distribute copies or phonorecords of the work to the public; and •  Perform or display the work publicly.The author may subsequently transfer all or part of these rights through an (permanent) assignment or a (temporary) license. Copyright Act Section 201(d)(2) . Following negotiations between the parties as to the terms of the transfer, a written document must be signed by the owner of the rights conveyed stating the particular rights to be conveyed.
• An assignment does not alter the work’s copyright duration. The assignee gains all rights transferred for the remainder of the copyright in effect. For works created by a single author, the length of copyright is the life of the author plus 70 years. Copyright Act Section 302(a) .
• According to the Copyright Act, a copyright may be transferred by any means of conveyance, including bequeath by will or pass through intestate succession. Copyright Act Section 201(d)(1) . Some types of documents that may suffice include an assignment, mortgage, contract, deed, or promissory note.If you use our firm to assist you in your copyright assignment, we review your document to ensure that it conveys the rights desired, and then record it with the Copyright Office to establish a public record. Alternatively, if you do not have an existing document of transfer, we can draft a document to meet your purposes and then complete the recording process.
• The Copyright Office does not provide a form or example of an acceptable document which effects a copyright transfer. Copyright Office FAQ – Assignment/Transfer of Copyright Ownership . The Copyright Office does not examine documents for legal sufficiency for their intended purpose prior to recording. Furthermore, the fee to record a document with the Copyright Office is nonrefundable. Copyright Office – Circular 12: Recordation of Transfers and Other Documents .It is therefore important to consult with an attorney knowledgeable about copyright assignments to ensure that the copyrighted work(s) in question actually transfer as desired.
• No, the rights given by copyright are the author’s immediately upon fixing the work in a tangible medium of expression. These rights may be transferred through a written instrument and the Copyright Office will record such an instrument before or after the work has been registered with the Copyright Office. Copyright Act Section 205(a) . However, there are several important benefits of copyright registration, and it is helpful to register the work so that the recorded assignment references a work indexed in the Copyright Office’s records .
• No, essentially for the same reasons, copyrights may be transferred whether or not the underlying work has been published. The Copyright Office will record a document evidencing a transfer of an unpublished work. Copyright Office – Circular 12: Recordation of Transfers and Other Documents .

Legal Services Offered and Cost

Recording of Copyright Assignment Note: this service is for copyright holders who have already transferred their copyright through a written instrument but have not yet filed/recorded the instrument Legal fees: $300 flat fee This includes:

• Review of client’s information to ensure legal requirements are fulfilled
• Answer client questions, make corrections, and obtain additional information as needed
• Review of copyright assignment document to ensure proper transfer is made
• Completion of Copyright Recordation Document Cover Sheet
• Submission of the assignment document, Cover Sheet, and filing fee with the Copyright Office
• Email confirmation of copyright assignment recording by the Copyright Office with official Certificate of Recordation

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• Completion of copyright assignment document to make the assignment

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Journal of Leadership Education

ISSN : 1552-9045

Article publication date: 15 July 2022

Issue publication date: 15 July 2022

The purpose of this article is to share with leadership educators a writing exercise designed to provide doctoral students enrolled in an Administrative and Policy Leadership course an opportunity to gain experience with building collective will for policy advocacy on a social justice issue. This article describes the use of a letter writing assignment including the background and justification for using letter writing rather than other forms of writing across the curriculum, instructions for students to complete the assignment, and examples and ideas for grading and providing constructive and instructive feedback to leadership students. The article concludes with recommendations and potential assignment modifications for leadership educators that choose to adopt this type of writing assignment within their leadership training curriculum.

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• Letter writing
• Policy analysis and discourse

Bloomquist, C. , Speranza, C. , Bergland, D. and Fierke, K.K. (2022), "A LETTER WRITING ASSIGNMENT FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: Creating Stakeholder Connection For Policy Advocacy", Journal of Leadership Education , Vol. 21 No. 3, pp. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.12806/V21/I3/R1

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