When Is a Copyright Assignment Necessary?
Copyright, a form of intellectual property law, protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture. Often, copyrighted works are created by one for the benefit of another. However, without a proper copyright assignment signed by the author transferring ownership, there is no actual transfer of ownership rights. Photographers, website designers, artists, software developers, jewelry makers, are just a few examples of people that create original works of authorship regularly. If they are commissioned to create specific work intended to become the property of the commissioner, then a properly written copyright assignment is necessary.
Our copyright attorneys provide copyright assignment drafting services with flat rate pricing, so you have no surprises with legal expenses.
The Importance of Copyright Assignments
Copyright registration isn’t necessary to own such rights, however, a transfer of rights from the original author to another requires a written copyright assignment. Even if you pay another to specifically create something for you, unless you agree in writing that the resulting work will be owned by you, the true owner remains the actual creator of the work. This can cause legal issues in the future, should you opt to use the work in a manner the author does not agree with. Therefore, it is important to obtain a copyright assignment that identifies the work and outlines the exact nature of the assignment of interest. With a properly written copyright assignment you can avoid potential conflicts regarding ownership and use of the work in the future.
Our copyright lawyers are experienced in various copyright transactions and are able to offer copyright assignments with flat rate pricing.
Don’t Fall For DIY and Online Fast/Cheap Forms
Many business owners need legal help when dealing with copyright transactions, but may be afraid of paying unknown, possibly large and unpredictable legal fees. To ensure against potential “sticker shock,” we provide clients with a flat rate option for copyright assignment drafting.
Some companies try to minimize costs by doing it themselves or by using online services, rather than working with professional legal counsel with experience handling the intricacies of copyright law. While such options are fine in certain limited circumstances, the danger with online services or “do it yourself” options instead of using an attorney to assist with your copyright assignment transaction is that you can miss certain important language that is necessary for your particular situation. Therefore, our flat rate fees for copyright assignments provide customized drafting while staying within a known price point.
Flat Rate Copyright Assignment
If you are interested in our Flat Rate Copyright Assignment use the form below to tell us how we can help.
We offer a Flat Fee of $750 for this service.
Alternatively you can give us a call at
(214) 367-6000
We offer various copyright related legal services either with flat rate options or at our hourly rates based on the type of service and complexity. For additional information regarding copyrights, see our Software Protection and Copyrights Overview page.
Benefits of Our Flat Fee Copyright Assignment
With our flat rate services, you get the best of both worlds:
Professional Service
Price Predictability
You will get trustworthy advice and assistance from experienced legal professionals at an affordable, transparent, and predictable cost.
Copyright Assignment
$750
This option includes an introductory call regarding the copyright work, collection of required information, and the draft of a copyright assignment suited to your specific needs.
The Not So “Fine Print”
Limitations, Conditions, and Caveats
The flat fee for a copyright assignment agreement would NOT include any work regarding recordation with the copyright office or filing of a copyright application for registration. We offer flat rate pricing for this services as well and can offer a flat rate package upon request.
Payment
All flat fees must be paid in advance. Invoices or requests for retainers for future work needed will be sent in accordance with our standard billing process. As a courtesy, we accept most major cards and can accept online checks.
Additional Hourly Copyright Services
In addition to copyright assignment agreement drafting services, we advise clients regarding the following copyright related issues:
You can find additional information in our Software Protection and Copyrights Overview page.