This Copyright Assignment for a Video Work can be used by the copyright holder to transfer the rights in the copyright to another. A copyright holder has the exclusive rights to control and develop the copyrighted material and an assignment in effect gives those rights and protections to the transferee. Because of the nature of the agreement, it is important that the copyright assignment be memorialized in writing. A well-written Copyright Assignment for a video work will prove invaluable in the event of disagreements, misunderstandings or litigation.

Among others, this Assignment Agreement for Copyrighted Video includes the following:

• Parties: This provision sets out the names of the parties and the date the agreement is signed;
• Description of Work: This provision sets forth a brief description of the musical work to be assigned;
• Assignment of the Work: This provision sets out the specific details of the assignment;
• Payment: This provision sets out the amount and manner of payment for the copyright.

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4. Copyright Assignment for Copyrighted Video for use in all states

Legal Compliance: This form complies with all federal laws