Transfer Of Copyright Agreement Template for Austria

A Transfer of Copyright Agreement is essential when there is a need to completely transfer ownership of copyright from one party to another under Austrian law. This document is commonly used in various scenarios, such as when a company acquires creative works from freelancers, when publishing houses obtain rights from authors, or in corporate acquisitions involving intellectual property. The agreement must carefully navigate the requirements of the Austrian Copyright Act (Urheberrechtsgesetz), particularly regarding the specificity of rights transfer and the treatment of moral rights, which receive strong protection under Austrian law. The document typically includes detailed descriptions of the works being transferred, the scope of rights, warranties of ownership, and consideration provided, ensuring compliance with both Austrian copyright law and general contract law principles.

1. Parties: Identification of the copyright owner (transferor) and the recipient (transferee) with full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, identification of the copyrighted work(s), and the parties' intention to transfer copyright

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used in the agreement, including 'Work', 'Intellectual Property Rights', 'Effective Date', etc.

4. Transfer of Rights: Explicit statement of copyright transfer, specifying the complete assignment of all copyright and related rights

5. Scope of Transfer: Detailed description of the rights being transferred, including all forms of exploitation, modification, and distribution rights

6. Moral Rights: Acknowledgment of moral rights under Austrian law and the extent to which they are affected

7. Consideration: Details of payment or other consideration for the transfer

8. Warranties and Representations: Transferor's warranties regarding ownership, originality, and right to transfer the copyright

9. Indemnification: Parties' obligations to indemnify for breaches of warranties or third-party claims

10. Effective Date and Duration: When the transfer takes effect and confirmation of its perpetual nature

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Austrian law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes

12. Entire Agreement: Standard integration clause confirming this is the complete agreement between parties