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Composer Publisher Agreement
"I need a Composer Publisher Agreement for a Filipino jazz composer who will grant exclusive worldwide rights to my publishing company for all their future works created during January 2025 to December 2025, with special focus on digital distribution rights and synchronization licensing for Asia-Pacific markets."
1. Parties: Identification of the Composer and the Publisher with their full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including brief description of the Composer's work and Publisher's business
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Works', 'Publishing Rights', 'Territory', 'Net Revenue', etc.
4. Grant of Rights: Specific rights being granted by the Composer to the Publisher, including reproduction, distribution, and adaptation rights
5. Term and Territory: Duration of the agreement and geographical scope of the rights granted
6. Delivery of Works: Requirements and specifications for delivery of musical compositions
7. Publisher's Obligations: Publisher's duties including promotion, exploitation, and administration of the Works
8. Composer's Obligations: Composer's ongoing responsibilities and warranties regarding the Works
9. Royalties and Payments: Payment terms, royalty rates, accounting periods, and payment methods
10. Moral Rights: Recognition and protection of the Composer's moral rights as per Philippine law
11. Warranties and Indemnities: Standard warranties about ownership and originality of the Works
12. Termination: Circumstances under which the agreement can be terminated and the consequences
13. General Provisions: Standard clauses including notices, assignment, governing law, and dispute resolution
1. Sub-Publishing: Terms for appointing sub-publishers in other territories - include when international distribution is contemplated
2. Synchronization Rights: Specific provisions for use of works in audio-visual productions - include for composers likely to have works used in film/TV
3. Digital Distribution: Specific provisions for online and digital exploitation - include for modern publishing agreements
4. Minimum Commitment: Requirements for minimum number of works to be delivered - include for exclusive agreements with established composers
5. Creative Control: Provisions regarding approval rights for arrangements and adaptations - include for high-profile composers
6. Writer's Share Administration: Terms for publisher administering writer's share of performance royalties - include when publisher will collect all royalties
7. Collaboration Provisions: Terms governing co-writing situations - include when composer regularly collaborates with others
1. Schedule A - Works: List of musical compositions covered by the agreement, including registration numbers if applicable
2. Schedule B - Royalty Rates: Detailed breakdown of royalty rates for different types of use and territory
3. Schedule C - Accounting Procedures: Detailed procedures for royalty calculations, statements, and auditing rights
4. Schedule D - Assignment of Rights: Formal assignment of rights documentation required under Philippine law
5. Appendix 1 - Minimum Delivery Requirements: Technical specifications for delivery of works (sheet music, recordings, etc.)
6. Appendix 2 - Sub-Publishers: List of approved sub-publishers if applicable
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Music
Entertainment
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Publishing
Digital Media
Film and Television
Gaming
Advertising
Performing Arts
Creative Industries
Legal
Business Affairs
Royalties and Administration
Copyright Administration
Music Publishing
Licensing
Rights Management
Creative
Artist & Repertoire
Finance
Music Publisher
Composer
Songwriter
Legal Counsel
Copyright Administrator
Royalty Manager
Music Licensing Manager
Business Affairs Director
Contracts Manager
Rights Administrator
Publishing Director
A&R Manager
Music Industry Executive
Intellectual Property Lawyer
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