Copyright Transfer Agreement

Transferring ownership of creative works and content from creator to buyer.

This Copyright Transfer Agreement is made on [DATE] between [CREATOR NAME] ("Creator") and [BUYER NAME] ("Buyer").

1. WORK DESCRIPTION

Creator agrees to transfer all copyrights in the following work: [WORK TITLE], described as [WORK DESCRIPTION].

2. TRANSFER OF RIGHTS

Creator hereby transfers, assigns, and conveys to Buyer all rights, title, and interest in and to the copyrights in the Work.

3. SCOPE OF TRANSFER

This transfer includes all rights of reproduction, distribution, public performance, public display, and creation of derivative works.

4. CONSIDERATION

In consideration for this transfer, Buyer agrees to pay Creator $[AMOUNT] upon execution of this Agreement.

5. CREATOR WARRANTIES

Creator warrants: (a) ownership of all rights being transferred, (b) Work is original, (c) no third-party claims exist.

6. MORAL RIGHTS

Creator waives all moral rights in the Work to the extent permitted by law, including attribution and integrity rights.

CREATOR: _________________ BUYER: _________________

[CREATOR NAME] [BUYER NAME]

Date: ___________ Date: ___________

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What is a Copyright Transfer Agreement?

A Copyright Transfer Agreement is a legal document that permanently transfers complete ownership of creative works, intellectual property, and copyrighted materials from the original creator to a buyer or assignee. Essential for publishers, media companies, content buyers, authors, artists, and creators involved in content acquisition, this agreement ensures full ownership rights transfer including reproduction, distribution, and derivative work creation. The document typically covers work descriptions, rights transfers, consideration payments, creator warranties, moral rights waivers, and ownership confirmations. Critical for buyers who need complete control over creative content for commercial use, and for creators who want to sell their work while ensuring proper compensation and legal protection in intellectual property transactions.