The Copyright Assignment Contract is essential in situations where a complete transfer of copyright ownership is required under Swiss law. This document is commonly used in business transactions, employment relationships, or commercial arrangements where intellectual property needs to be transferred from its creator or current owner to another party. The contract must carefully address both economic and moral rights, as Swiss law provides strong protection for creators' moral rights. It is particularly important in scenarios such as company acquisitions, project deliverables, or when commissioning creative works. The document ensures compliance with the Swiss Federal Copyright Act and the Swiss Code of Obligations, providing legal certainty for both assignor and assignee. It includes comprehensive details about the work being assigned, the scope of rights transferred, warranties, and any applicable consideration.
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1. Parties: Identification of the Assignor (current copyright owner) and Assignee (recipient of the copyright)
2. Background: Context of the agreement, identification of the work(s) covered, and the parties' intention to transfer copyright ownership
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used in the agreement, including 'Work', 'Intellectual Property Rights', 'Moral Rights', etc.
4. Assignment: Core provision transferring all copyright and related rights from Assignor to Assignee
5. Scope of Assignment: Detailed description of the rights being transferred, including reproduction, modification, distribution, and public performance rights
6. Moral Rights: Handling of moral rights under Swiss law, including attribution rights and rights of integrity
7. Consideration: Details of payment or other consideration for the assignment
8. Warranties and Representations: Assignor's warranties regarding ownership, originality, and right to assign
9. Further Assurance: Obligation to execute additional documents and take necessary steps to perfect the assignment
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Swiss law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes
1. Registration and Recordal: Provisions for recording the assignment with relevant copyright offices or registries, used when the work is registered or requires formal recordal
2. International Rights: Specific provisions for international exploitation of the work, used when international use is contemplated
3. Future Works: Provisions covering future modifications or derivatives of the work, used when ongoing development is expected
4. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information, used when sensitive information is involved in the transfer
5. Tax Provisions: Specific tax-related provisions, used when the assignment has significant tax implications
6. Survival: Specification of which provisions survive termination, used in complex assignments with ongoing obligations
1. Schedule 1 - Description of Work(s): Detailed description of the copyright work(s) being assigned, including creation date, format, and identifying features
2. Schedule 2 - Existing Licenses: List of any existing licenses or permissions granted to third parties that will remain in effect
3. Schedule 3 - Assignment Confirmation: Form of assignment confirmation document for registration purposes
4. Appendix A - Payment Schedule: Details of payment terms and schedule if payment is not made as a single sum
5. Appendix B - Technical Documentation: Technical details or specifications of the work(s) being assigned, particularly relevant for software or technical works
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