| name | copyright-license-agreement-media |
| title | Copyright License Agreement (Media) |
| description | Drafts a Copyright License Agreement for media content between a Licensor and Licensee. Covers exclusive/non-exclusive grants, enumerated §106 rights, territory, term, compensation, audit rights, attribution, termination, and sell-off periods. Use when the user needs an IP license for media assets (images, video, music, software, written works, multimedia). |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/copyright-license-agreement-media |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | us |
| practice | ip |
| language | en |
| tags | ["agreement","drafting","transactional"] |
Copyright License Agreement (Media)
Produces an execution-ready copyright license agreement for media assets, balancing licensor protection with licensee operational flexibility.
Prerequisites
Gather before drafting:
- Parties — legal names, entity type/state of formation, addresses (Licensor + Licensee)
- Media — title, format, copyright reg. number (if any), existing encumbrances
- Rights scope — which §106 rights granted, exclusive vs. non-exclusive
- Territory & term — geographic scope, dates or perpetual, renewal mechanics
- Compensation — flat fee, royalty (rate + base), minimum guarantee, advance, or hybrid
- Permitted uses — commercial, editorial, educational, broadcast, streaming, etc.
- Sublicense/assignment — whether Licensee may sublicense or assign
Drafting Workflow
1. Parties & Recitals
- Full legal identification for each party
- Recital: Licensor owns the copyright; Licensee desires a license on stated terms
2. Definitions
| Term | Scope |
|---|
| Media | Title, format, Reg. No. if applicable |
| Licensed Rights | Enumerated §106 rights granted |
| Territory | Worldwide / named countries / region |
| Term | Start date through end date or "perpetual" |
| Authorized Uses | Fields of use with channel/format limits |
| Derivative Works | Per 17 U.S.C. §101 — [VERIFY applicability] |
| Gross/Net Revenue | Define precisely if royalty base |
3. Grant of License
State exclusive or non-exclusive explicitly.
Rights matrix — address each right separately:
| Right | Granted? | Formats | Territory | Field Restriction |
|---|
| Reproduction (§106(1)) | | | | |
| Distribution (§106(3)) | | | | |
| Public Display (§106(5)) | | |
