The Author Publisher Agreement is a crucial legal document used in the Pakistani publishing industry to formalize the relationship between authors and publishers. This agreement is essential when an author wishes to have their work published and distributed by a professional publishing house in Pakistan. The document must comply with Pakistani copyright law, particularly the Copyright Ordinance of 1962 and its amendments, while also considering Islamic law principles where relevant. The agreement typically covers comprehensive publishing rights, including print and digital formats, royalty structures, delivery schedules, and quality standards. It's designed to protect both the author's intellectual property rights and the publisher's commercial interests while ensuring clear terms for the publication and distribution of the work within Pakistan and, if specified, international territories.
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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
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms including 'Work', 'Publication', 'Territory', 'Rights', 'Royalties'
4. Grant of Rights: Specific rights granted by the Author to the Publisher, including print, digital, and subsidiary rights
5. Author's Warranties and Undertakings: Author's guarantees regarding ownership, originality, and non-infringement
6. Delivery of the Work: Requirements for manuscript delivery, format, and acceptance criteria
7. Publication Obligations: Publisher's obligations 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 Protection: Copyright notice requirements and actions against infringement
11. Term and Termination: Duration of agreement and circumstances for termination
12. Post-Termination Provisions: Rights and obligations after agreement ends
13. General Provisions: Standard clauses including notices, entire agreement, governing law
1. Translation Rights: Terms for translation and publication in other languages
2. Film and Adaptation Rights: Terms for adaptation into other media formats
3. Author's Marketing Obligations: Author's commitment to promote the work
4. Islamic Law Compliance: Specific provisions ensuring compliance with Islamic law principles
5. Multiple Author Provisions: Required when there are multiple authors of the work
6. Moral Rights: Specific provisions protecting author's moral rights under Pakistani law
7. Electronic Publishing Terms: Detailed provisions for digital formats and platforms
1. Schedule 1 - The Work: Detailed description of the work including title, length, format
2. Schedule 2 - Delivery Schedule: Timeline for manuscript delivery and revision process
3. Schedule 3 - Royalty Rates: Detailed breakdown of royalty rates for different formats and territories
4. Schedule 4 - Marketing Plan: Publisher's marketing and promotion commitments
5. Appendix A - Style Guide: Technical requirements for manuscript formatting
6. Appendix B - Copyright Registration Details: Information for copyright registration in Pakistan
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