Copyright agency mainly refers to an agent or agency company acting on behalf of the copyright owner to exercise some of the property rights of the copyright owner after being authorized by the copyright owner, including recommending works, Organize negotiations, sign contracts, collect sample documents and royalties, and take legal measures to protect the rights of copyright owners, etc.
The characteristics of agency behavior are:
(1) Acting in the name of the principal;
(2) It has legal significance;
(3) The legal effect is directly attributed to the principal. An agent is entrusted by the author or other copyright holder to act for the latter.
Copyright agencies generally have the advantages of wide contacts, specialized talents, fast information, and strong coordination capabilities. CAC is familiar with the market demand and sales situation of various works, and maintains close contact with publishers, newspapers and other users of works. CAC can introduce readers’ needs of various works to authors who entrust it with copyright matters, and provide writing suggestions; at the same time, it can also find the most suitable publishers and disseminators for their works according to the author’s wishes, and conduct copyright transfers or transfers on behalf of the author. Negotiate authorized use, handle relevant legal matters, and contact publishers to arrange publication of works, etc.
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