Contents that should be included in a software copyright transfer contract
1. The name of the software.
The software name is the basic basis for determining the subject matter of the transfer contract, so it must be entered into in the contract.
2. Type and geographical scope of transferred rights.
The types of rights refer to the original rights of the copyright owner such as reproduction rights, distribution rights, and translation rights. The geographical scope refers to the geographical scope in which the transferee enjoys rights, generally referring to China or other countries or regions. If it is only a certain province or region in China, it is not considered a transfer of rights, but a license to use.
3. Transfer price.
Price is one of the main purposes for the obligee to exercise his rights and is one of the important contents of the transfer contract.
4. The date and method of delivering the transfer price.
The transfer price can be paid in a lump sum or in installments.
5. Liability for breach of contract.
Liability for breach of contract is one of the necessary clauses in any contract.
6. Other contents deemed necessary by both parties.
The first five items are the basic terms of the copyright transfer contract. Issues such as contract interpretation, dispute resolution methods, and jurisdictional courts often need to be clarified by the parties to the copyright transfer contract. Especially for foreign-related copyright transfer contracts, the jurisdictional court clause is particularly important.
