The Short Form Copyright Assignment is designed for use in New Zealand when parties need to execute a straightforward transfer of copyright ownership. This document is particularly suitable for situations where a clean, complete transfer of copyright is required without complex conditions or ongoing obligations. It complies with New Zealand's Copyright Act 1994 and Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017, making it appropriate for both individual creators and businesses. The document includes essential elements such as work identification, transfer terms, and consideration, while maintaining brevity and clarity. It's commonly used in creative industries, software development, content creation, and publishing sectors where simple copyright transfers are needed.
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1. Parties: Identifies and defines the Assignor (copyright owner) and Assignee (receiving party)
2. Background: Brief context explaining the purpose of the assignment and ownership of the copyright works
3. Definitions: Defines key terms including 'Works', 'Intellectual Property Rights', and 'Assignment Date'
4. Assignment: Core clause transferring all copyright and related rights from Assignor to Assignee
5. Consideration: States the payment or other consideration for the assignment
6. Assignor's Obligations: Specifies the Assignor's obligations to execute documents and assist with transfer
7. Governing Law: Specifies New Zealand law as governing law and jurisdiction
1. Moral Rights: Include when the Assignor needs to waive or assert moral rights in the works
2. Warranties: Include when specific warranties about ownership and non-infringement are required
3. Future Works: Include when the assignment should cover works yet to be created
4. Confidentiality: Include when confidential information will be shared during the assignment process
5. GST: Include when the assignment involves GST-registered parties and taxable supplies
1. Schedule 1 - Description of Works: Detailed description of all copyright works being assigned
2. Schedule 2 - Assignment Consideration: Details of payment or other consideration if complex or involving installments
3. Schedule 3 - Existing Licenses: List of any existing licenses or encumbrances on the copyright works
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