unhi creative works symposium session: deconstructing a cpyright license
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Deconstructing a Copyright License
UNH Creative Works Symposium
April 29, 2015
Kimberly A.W. Peaslee, Ph.D.Intellectual Property Attorney
Upton & Hatfield, LLP
Timothy E. Benoit-LedouxLicensing Manager, UNHInnovation
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Copyright
◦ Copyright Basics
Standard Clauses
Pro-Licensor clauses
Pro-Licensee clauses
Wrap Up
Overview
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Copyright
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Federal Registration v. Common Law rights
Enhanced damages for prompt registration
Protects only original and creative expression, not the underlying content
Must be “fixed”
Bundle of rights
◦ copy, distribute, perform, display, creation of derivative works
Term (e.g. life + 70 years for individual)
Copyright Basics
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Where?
◦ Library of Congress – Copyright Office – www.copyright.gov
◦ No State copyrights
When?
◦ pre or post “publication” can determine the scope of protection
What?
◦ Most can be submitted electronically, but some must be sent in as hard copies or in duplicate
How much?
◦ Electronic submissions $35-85 in fees per item
Copyright Registration Process
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Multifactor balancing test:
◦ Fair Use defense to infringement is available for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research, etc.
◦ First Amendment balancing
Courts must consider, at least:
◦ Purpose and character of the use
◦ Nature of the work
◦ Amount and substantiality
◦ Effect of the use
◦ Anything else?
Fair Use in Copyright – a defense to infringement
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Standard Clauses
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License Grant
Representations/Warrantees
Delivery
Royalties/Payments
Termination/Remedies
General Provisions (Choice of Law, Integration, etc.)
Standard Clauses
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Who
◦ Is it assignable?
What
◦ Type of work (text, visual, music, etc.)
◦ Copy, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, create derivative works
Where/What languages?
How long
◦ Months, years, …
Field of Use
◦ For print media, e-books, online, for a particular project, etc.
License Grant
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Who? What? Where/What languages?
License Grant - Deconstruction
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How long?
License Grant - Deconstruction
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Ownership
◦ Authority
Original Work
Work is not in public domain
Indemnification
◦ If work infringes others’ rights
No conflicting licenses
Representations/Warranties
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Representations/Warranties - Deconstruction
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Quality
Timing
Provisions if not in proper form or by a certain time
◦Who can make necessary changes?
◦Who bears the cost?
Clearance of copyright within work
Editor's revisions?
Delivery
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Quality & Timing
Delivery - Deconstruction
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Provisions if not in proper form or by a certain time
Delivery – Deconstruction
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Clearance of copyright within work
Delivery – Deconstruction
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Editor’s revisions?
Delivery – Deconstruction
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When do they start?
◦ Is there an advance?
◦What if the publisher never publishes?
How long do the payments last?
How are they calculated?
◦ Are certain copies not counted? How many?
◦ Are costs deducted?
Access to records
Royalties/Payments
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When do they start?
◦ Is there an advance?
◦What if the publisher never publishes?
Royalties/Payments - Deconstruction
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How long do the payments last?
How are they calculated?
Royalties/Payments - Deconstruction
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How are they calculated?
Royalties/Payments - Deconstruction
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Access to records
Royalties/Payments - Deconstruction
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For Breach (for cause)
◦Non-delivery
◦Non-publication
With notice
◦ Either party?
At date certain?
Does it renew?
Expiration/Termination
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For Breach (for cause)
◦Non-delivery
◦Non-publication
Expiration/Termination - Deconstruction
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With notice/At date certain?
Expiration/Termination - Deconstruction
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For Breach
◦Non-delivery
◦Non-publication
With notice
◦ Either party?
At date certain?
Remedies
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Choice of Law
Integration/Severability
Notice
Modification
Dispute Resolution
Insurance
Others…
General Provisions
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Choice of Law
Integration/Severability
General Provisions - Deconstruction
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Notice
General Provisions - Deconstruction
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Modification
Dispute Resolution
Insurance
Others…
General Provisions - Deconstruction
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Pro-Licensor Clauses
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Record copyright
Retain right to: create derivative works, approve modifications, etc.
Set time for performance by publisher
Include e-books in copy count
Direct enforcement efforts?
Limit giveaways?
Shorter Term with benchmarks
Pro-Licensor Provisions
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Change of Control provisions?
No commitment for future works
Pro-Licensor Provisions
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Pro-Licensee Clauses
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Right to create derivative works
No set date for performance
Unlimited giveaways
Carve out for e-books
Approval of changes at Licensor’s expense
No liquidated damages (no enhanced fee if they go outside scope of license)
Pro-Licensee Provisions
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Wrap Up
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Thank you!Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Kimberly A. W. Peaslee, [email protected]
(603) 224-7791
This presentation is for informational purposes only and does not in any way establish an attorney-client relationship between you and any attorney involved in preparing and/or making this presentation. Nothing contained in this presentation constitutes legal advice. Please consult a licensed attorney for specific legal advice relating to any or all of the subjects discussed herein. All of the information contained herein is subject to change at any time. Upton & Hatfield, LLP shall not be held liable for any losses or damages arising from the use of any information contained in this presentation.