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COPYRIGHT LICENSE AGREEMENT

A Copyright License Agreement is a contract under which a copyright owner allows another person or company to use their copyrighted material in one way or another: to reprint it, or distribute it, to use it for a specified amount of time, and more. In turn for the use of a copyright, the user will generally pay the owner a royalty, or payment based on usage. This agreement defines in detail how, where, and when the copyrighted work may be used. Because the right to use a copyright is usually limited and temporary, it’s known as a license. 

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LEGAL FEE

Our fee structure is unique to us as we strive to tailor our services for each client individually. We adapt price standards that are capable of fluctuating for each client. Clients may retain us for one or all of the below steps/services.

We are happy to customize a proposal for yours during a consultation. Please see the below information.

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WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

At Tsang & Associates, we treat each client like a well-formed partnership and involve you in every step of the process. When drafting a copyright license agreement, we work together with you until you are satisfied with our services. By the end of our partnership, our goal is not only to help you find success but also to help you become an expert in your own case.

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CASE PROCESSING OVERVIEW

Step 1: Strategy Session for Copyright License Agreement

This is the most crucial step for your Copyright License Agreement. We will review all of the supporting documents to create a strategy, a customized checklist, and a timeline to serve as the guiding foundation for the entire case preparation.

Step 2: Drafting the Copyright License Agreement

During this stage, we help you draft your copyright license agreement thoroughly including important information regarding royalties, distribution, duration, reprinting, payment per usage, and many more to ensure complete control over the copyrighted material.

Step 3: Revising the Copyright License Agreement

Once the Copyright License Agreement draft is completed, our experienced attorney will revise it to ensure clarity, confidentiality, and further compliance with local, state, and federal laws. 

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

What should a Copyright License Agreement include?

At Tsang & Associates, we can assist you in setting up a sturdy copyright license agreement that provides complete control over the terms of your copyrighted material and eliminates exploitation by the other party:

  • The names of the parties and the name and description of the work being licensed
  • A statement of ownership acknowledging who holds the copyright
  • Effective dates of the agreement
  • The geographic areas where the license applies, such as in the United States or worldwide
  • Whether the licensee can license third parties to use the work (a process known as subsidiary licensing)
  • The amount, schedule, and type of payments to be paid to the owner of the copyright and whether minimum sales are required to trigger payment
  • Whether the license is exclusive or nonexclusive
  • How the licensee may use the work and any restrictions or qualifications that are to be applied
  • Nondisclosure agreement, which prohibits either side from disclosing trade secrets
  • A noncompete agreement, which might restrict the copyright owner from selling another work that would directly compete with the work being licensed
  • When and how the agreement can be terminated

Benefits

  • Public notice of business ownership
  • Legal advice of ownership
  • Validity
  • Maximization of damages
  • Ability to bring an infringement suit

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What can be copyrighted?

    The U.S. Copyright Office states that copyright, “protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture. Copyright does not protect facts, ideas, systems, or methods of operation, although it may protect the way these things are expressed.” Copyrighted works include the following categories:

    • Literary works
    • Musical works, including any accompanying words
    • Dramatic works, including any accompanying music
    • Pantomimes and choreographic works
    • Pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works
    • Motion pictures and other audiovisual works
    • Sound recordings
    • Architectural works

    Why should I get a copyright registration?

    It greatly enhances the legal protection available. For example, a valid copyright registration is required in order to bring a suit for infringement in Federal court. In addition, certain damage awards may not be available to unregistered copyright owners. When a case goes to court, the difference in award amounts can be quite substantial.

    Copyright vs. Patent?

    Patents are often used in the manufacturing and scientific industries when there is an invention of a new process, machine, or design. Generally, a patent is an intellectual property right granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that, for a limited period of time, protects that invention and gives the owner the right to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, selling, or importing the invention. Unlike patents, a copyright protects original works of authorship that are fixed in a tangible format.

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    SCHEDULE A SESSION

    Call or email us to set up your 1-hour consultation. Easily pay the $250 consultation fee over the phone or through our email link. If you would like to have a quick chat with our team before setting up the consultation, feel free to use the calendar on the right to book your 10 minute call.

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    CORPORATE COUNSEL

    In addition to copyright license agreements, we also specialize in other areas of corporate counsel. At Tsang & Associates, we are personally invested in your company and serve as a coach to your business. We advise your company on how to be the best, aid with legal services, and take care of logistics. As your business coach, we want your company to excel and experience growth. Check out our comprehensive services down below.

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    LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS

    We will work directly for your business advising on legal matters and performing legal research. Paid for only upon demand to provide all legal adice to your company from day-to-day activities to risk mitigation.

    START

    Build the right legal foundation

    FUND

    Raise and protect your capital to propel your company

    GROW

    Scale your business to the next level

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    HOW IT WORKS

    A client trust will be opened and maintained solely for your business needs. Your business will qualify for service fee reductions when maintaining a $5,000 refundable deposit in your Escrow account.

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    KEY BENEFITS

    NO HIDDEN FEES

    There are no hidden costs or fees, You will maintain a yearly $5,000 refundable deposit and gain access to premium and exclusive services. Other firms charge monthly fees, however, at our firm there are no hidden fees

    LET US DO THE WORK

    Our legal expertise allows you to focus on building and running a successful company. We do the legal heavy lifting and our years of experience help you navigate strategically the important legal and business decisions.

    WE ARE DIFFERENT

    We’re changing how legal services are provided. Our corporate counsel is designed to provide you with premium and exclusive resources at an affordable price.

    Traditional law firms will charge you extra fees for drafting contracts or employee offer letters. At Tsang’s law, we are there for your business with premium services and no hidden fees.

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