This translator agreement is designed to govern the relationship between a publisher and a translator, and includes an assignment of the copyright in a translation from the translator to the publisher. In consideration for the production of the translation and the assignment of copyright, the translator will receive an agreed fee (rather than a royalty).
The document is specifically designed for use in relation to book translations, although it may be adapted for use in relation to similar forms of work.
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The headings for the sections of the precedent are:
> Definitions and interpretation
> Grant of rights
> Delivery and acceptance
> Page proofs
> Publishers' responsibilities
> Publication
> Complimentary copies
> Marketing
> Translator's undertakings, warranties and indemnity
> Fee
> Intellectual Property Rights
> Term and termination
> Effects of termination
> Waiver and remedies
> Severance
> Variation
> Assignment
> Further assurance
> Third party rights
> Entire agreement
> Governing law and jurisdiction
> Schedule 1 (Specification)
> Schedule 2 (Royalties)
This template translator agreement is 10 pages long. It is in Word (.doc) format.
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