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The Copyright Assignment Form is a crucial legal instrument used in Austria for transferring ownership of copyright from one party to another. It is particularly relevant when businesses or organizations need to acquire full ownership of creative works, such as software, literary works, artistic creations, or other intellectual property. This document must comply with the Austrian Copyright Act (Urheberrechtsgesetz) and considers the specific requirements of Austrian law regarding moral rights, which cannot be fully assigned but can be subject to agreements of non-exercise. The form is commonly used in employment contexts, freelance arrangements, company acquisitions, or when publishing houses acquire rights from authors. It includes detailed provisions for the transfer of economic rights, handling of moral rights, warranties of ownership, and any consideration paid for the assignment.
