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Publication Contract Template for Malaysia

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Publication Contract

"I need a Publication Contract for my debut novel that grants worldwide English language rights to a Malaysian publisher, with specific provisions for potential translation rights and audiobook development to be completed by March 2025."

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The Publication Contract serves as the foundational agreement between authors and publishers in Malaysia, establishing the legal framework for publishing literary or academic works. This document is essential when an author wishes to grant publishing rights to a publisher while protecting their intellectual property rights. It encompasses crucial elements such as manuscript submission requirements, publication timelines, royalty structures, and rights management, all within the context of Malaysian law. The agreement must comply with Malaysian legislation, including the Copyright Act 1987, Contracts Act 1950, and where applicable, Shariah law principles. It can be customized for various types of publications, from academic texts to creative works, and can include provisions for both traditional and digital publishing formats.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identification of the Author and Publisher with full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the work to be published

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Work', 'Publication', 'Territory', 'Royalties', etc.

4. Grant of Rights: Specific rights being transferred from author to publisher, including print, digital, and subsidiary rights

5. Author's Warranties and Undertakings: Author's guarantees regarding ownership, originality, and non-infringement of third-party rights

6. Manuscript Delivery and Acceptance: Details of manuscript submission, format requirements, and acceptance process

7. Publication Obligations: Publisher's commitments regarding publication timeline, quality, and marketing

8. Royalties and Payments: Payment terms, royalty rates, and calculation methods

9. Accounting and Statements: Requirements for financial reporting and payment schedules

10. Copyright and Legal Notices: Requirements for copyright notices and legal attributions

11. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and circumstances for termination

12. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, notices, and entire agreement

Optional Sections

1. Electronic and Digital Rights: Specific provisions for digital formats and online distribution, used when digital publishing is part of the agreement

2. International Rights and Translations: Terms for international publication and translation rights, included when international distribution is contemplated

3. Audio Rights: Terms for audiobook production and distribution, included when audio rights are part of the deal

4. Marketing and Promotion: Specific marketing commitments and author participation requirements, included for major publications

5. Competitive Works: Restrictions on author's ability to publish competing works, included for academic or specialized publications

6. Islamic Law Compliance: Specific provisions ensuring compliance with Shariah law, included when relevant in Malaysian context

7. Moral Rights: Specific provisions regarding the author's moral rights, particularly important in academic publishing

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule 1 - Work Specifications: Detailed description of the work, including length, format, and content requirements

2. Schedule 2 - Delivery Schedule: Detailed timeline for manuscript delivery, revisions, and publication

3. Schedule 3 - Royalty Rates: Detailed breakdown of royalty rates for different formats and territories

4. Schedule 4 - Marketing Plan: Detailed marketing and promotion strategy (if applicable)

5. Appendix A - Style Guide: Publisher's style requirements and formatting guidelines

6. Appendix B - Copyright Assignment: Formal copyright assignment documentation if required

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ tiktok³ÉÈË°æ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

alex.den.21@genieai.co
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Literary Agent

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