Copyright Licensing

Sandeep Hegde M Brain League IP Services

Assets of a Producer
The Movie Audio Songs/clips (dialogues) Background Score Audio-visual songs/clips Images from the Movie Artworks- Sets, posters, sculptures Themes
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Acquisition of Works
First Owner of Copyright: Section- 17 Author is the First Owner
Commissioned works Employment agreement Work for Hire

Employer is the First Owner

Assignment License

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RECORD LABEL

SOCIETY

TV/RADIO LICENSEES PRODUCER

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ARTIST

Modes of Exploitation
Games (console/arcade), animation Music and Home Entertainment Copyright Owner Internet/Mobile Digital, ringtones Television Channels

Theatrical
Others, clips, remake rights, image etc
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Licensing/Merch andising In Film/Out Film Branding

VOD and Airborne

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Television License

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PLATFORMS
PLATFORMS Pay TV Free-To-Air Local Cable TV VOD (S/I/T) Pay Per View Internet Mobile MODE OF DELIVERY Satellite, Terrestrial, Cable, IPTV Satellite, Terrestrial, Cable, IPTV Cable Satellite, Cable, DTH, Internet, IPTV Satellite, Cable, DTH, Internet, IPTV Websites, YouTube, Meta Caf, other A/V platforms Mobile TV, through telecom operators

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Agreement Clauses
Clearly define
Licensed Works Channel(s) Programs Platforms Term Territory

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Agreement Clauses
Grant of License
Nature of License Rights Granted Restrictions on Grant- Program, Channel, Platform, Term, Territory Internet (YouTube) Rights

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Agreement Clauses
Consideration
Fixed Fee Minimum Guarantee Running Royalty Combination of the above

Logs and Reports Payment Schedule Audit Clause

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Agreement Clauses
Term, Termination and Renewal
Term Termination
By Mutual Consent By Breach- Unilateral By Convenience

Renewal Post Termination Obligations

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Agreement Clauses
Warranties Indemnity- Liquidated Damages Intellectual Property Confidentiality Dispute Resolution Miscellaneous Clauses

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Digital Exploitation
Full Film/Program, Video Songs/Clips, Audio Songs/Clips, Images Internet and Mobile Distribution; Derivative Worksringtones, wallpapers, games; Streaming; VOD; Rental
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Merchandising
In Film/Out Film Branding Direct Merchandising Cobranded Merchandising Publishing
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Crucial Points
Licensed Materials and Licensed Products Royalty on Gross/Net Sales Development, Quality Control Marking and Notices Confidentiality Intellectual Property Non-Compete
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Brand Merchandising

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Advantages
Better Brand Visibility Promotion and Marketing Protection Strategies Royalties
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Be Mindful of the Following..

Restrict the Rights Manner of Usage

Strict Quality Control

No Transfer of IP Registration
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Some Useful Forums

Licensing Industry Merchandisers Association (LIMA)http://www.licensing.org/
FICCI Frames- http://www.ficciframes.com/ Licensing Executives Societyhttp://www.lesi.org/
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Thank you
www.onlineipcourses.com www.sinapseblog.com www.brainleague.com sandeep@brainleague.com

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