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Music Publishing Contract
"I need a Music Publishing Contract for an Austrian classical composer who is transferring rights to their orchestral works to our publishing house from January 2025, including international sub-publishing rights and special provisions for live performance royalties."
1. Parties: Identification of the Author/Composer and the Publisher with full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the musical works involved
3. Definitions: Key terms including 'Musical Works', 'Publishing Rights', 'Territory', 'Term', 'Net Revenue', etc.
4. Grant of Rights: Specific rights being transferred to the publisher, including reproduction, distribution, and performance rights
5. Term and Territory: Duration of the agreement and geographical scope of the rights granted
6. Publisher's Obligations: Publisher's duties including promotion, exploitation, and administration of the works
7. Author's Obligations: Author's responsibilities including delivery of works and warranty of originality
8. Royalties and Payment Terms: Financial terms, revenue sharing, accounting periods, and payment schedules
9. Moral Rights: Recognition and protection of the author's moral rights under Austrian law
10. Warranties and Indemnities: Guarantees regarding ownership and originality of works
11. Termination: Conditions for ending the agreement and consequences of termination
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Confirmation of Austrian law application and dispute resolution procedures
1. Sub-Publishing Rights: Terms for appointing sub-publishers in other territories
2. Digital Exploitation: Specific terms for online and digital use of works
3. Minimum Performance Requirements: Publisher's specific promotion and exploitation commitments
4. Advance Payments: Terms for any upfront payments to the author
5. Collaborative Works: Provisions for works created with other authors
6. Right of First Refusal: Publisher's preferential rights for future works
7. Assignment and Sub-Licensing: Terms for transferring rights to third parties
8. Collection Society Arrangements: Specific provisions regarding AKM/AUME membership and collections
1. Schedule A - Musical Works: Detailed list of all musical works covered by the agreement
2. Schedule B - Royalty Rates: Detailed breakdown of royalty percentages for different types of use
3. Schedule C - Accounting Procedures: Specific requirements for royalty calculations and reporting
4. Schedule D - Promotional Commitments: Detailed publisher's promotion and marketing obligations
5. Appendix 1 - Collection Society Forms: Required forms for registration with relevant collecting societies
6. Appendix 2 - Copyright Registrations: Copies of existing copyright registrations for the works
Authors
Composition
Publisher
Author
Territory
Term
Publishing Rights
Mechanical Rights
Performance Rights
Synchronization Rights
Digital Rights
Net Revenue
Gross Revenue
Collection Society
Sub-Publishing Rights
Advance
Royalties
Accounting Period
Effective Date
Exploitation
Derivative Works
Marketing Materials
Digital Service Providers
Master Recording
Performing Rights Society
Mechanical Rights Society
Publishing Share
Writer's Share
Commercial Release
Distribution Channels
Non-Commercial Use
Print Rights
Sheet Music
Administrative Rights
Moral Rights
Collecting Society Rights
Digital Income
Physical Income
Broadcasting Rights
Public Performance
Territory and Term
Royalties
Payment Terms
Accounting
Warranties
Indemnification
Assignment
Sub-Publishing
Digital Rights
Moral Rights
Termination
Force Majeure
Confidentiality
Non-Competition
First Refusal
Promotion and Marketing
Collection Society
Notices
Amendment
Severability
Entire Agreement
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Registration
Delivery
Creative Control
Credit and Attribution
Advances
Retention of Rights
Third Party Rights
Exploitation
Foreign Income
Electronic Rights
Mechanical Rights
Performance Rights
Synchronization Rights
Print Rights
Music Industry
Entertainment
Publishing
Media
Digital Content
Performing Arts
Copyright Management
Legal Services
Creative Industries
Legal
Rights Management
Business Affairs
Copyright Administration
Royalty Administration
Artist & Repertoire
Publishing Administration
Contract Administration
Music Licensing
Digital Rights
Music Publisher
Legal Counsel
Rights Manager
Contracts Administrator
Copyright Manager
Business Affairs Director
A&R Manager
Royalty Manager
Publishing Director
Music Licensing Manager
Legal Director
Composer
Songwriter
Artist Manager
Publishing Administrator
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