Copyright assignment is the transfer of ownership rights from one party (the copyright owner) to another party (the assignee) for a particular work protected by copyright. This transfer of ownership rights allows the assignee to legally use, distribute, and make commercial use of the work without requiring permission from the original copyright owner. The transfer is usually done in writing, with a document known as a "Copyright Assignment Agreement," which outlines the terms of the transfer, including the specific rights being transferred, the duration of the transfer, and any compensation being provided to the original copyright owner. It's important to note that copyright assignment must comply with copyright laws and can only transfer rights that are specifically outlined in the agreement.

1. Assignment of
copyright

2. Assignment – concept
The original rights
of the copyright
are with the owner
or the author, as
per Section 17 of
the Act.
The right of
transferring the
ownership of
copyright can be
granted by the
concept of
Assignment

3. Assignment under Copyright
Section 18 of the Copyright Act, 1947 discusses the
concept of Ownership.
The owner of the copyright in the already copyrighted
work has the right to assign the trademark to any party.

4. Grant of Assignment
The Assignment can be granted to:
Whole or partial copyrighted work.
Subjected to any certain conditions or limitations of the copyrighted work.
If the copyrighted work is in for a certain time period i.e., 60 years.

5. Essentials of a copyright Assignment
• The agreement shall be in writing between the
parties.
• The agreement shall include all the relevant rights
of the assignor and the assignee.
• Term period of the assignment
• Territorial extent of the assignment.

6. Documents required for assignment of
copyright
Copy of the Notarised Assignment deed.
Power of Attorney
Affidavit
Other relevant documents which may be required pertaining to the case.

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