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The Transfer of Copyright Form is essential for any transaction involving the assignment of copyright under Indian law. This document is commonly used when creators, authors, or copyright owners wish to transfer their rights to publishers, production houses, or other entities. The form must comply with the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, particularly Section 19, which mandates that copyright assignments must be in writing and signed by the assignor. The document typically includes details about the work being transferred, the scope of rights being assigned, territorial extent, duration of the assignment, and consideration paid. It's particularly important in industries where intellectual property forms a core asset, such as publishing, entertainment, software development, and content creation.
