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The Copyright Contract serves as a crucial legal instrument for managing intellectual property rights under Belgian law. This document is essential when transferring or licensing copyright rights, whether for literary works, artistic creations, software, or other protected works. It's specifically designed to comply with Belgian copyright law's requirements, particularly the provisions of Book XI of the Belgian Code of Economic Law and the broader EU copyright framework. The Copyright Contract addresses both economic and moral rights, reflecting Belgium's droit d'auteur system, and includes detailed provisions for usage rights, territorial limitations, duration, and compensation. It's commonly used in various scenarios, from individual creators licensing their works to large-scale commercial copyright transfers, and can be customized to accommodate different types of copyrighted works while maintaining compliance with Belgian legal requirements.
