The purpose of this is to ensure that after the publication of the paper, the periodical or publishing house can normally exercise the right to use, disseminate and maintain the paper. As a part of the publishing process, this transfer usually occurs before the publication of the paper.
Copyright transfer means that the copyright owner transfers the property rights in his copyright to others for enjoyment. The ways of copyright transfer include inheritance, gift and paid transfer. The paid transfer of copyright is the basic content of copyright transaction, which is also called "selling copyright" in China.
Copyright transfer can be the transfer of some property rights in copyright, or the transfer of all property rights in copyright; It can be transferred within a certain period of the copyright protection period, or it can be transferred within the whole copyright protection period. All copyrights are transferred with compensation during the whole copyright protection period, which is also called "all copyrights are sold out" in China.
Copyright transfer must be registered before it can be used against a third party. Copyright transfer must be the transfer of property rights with full power, that is to say, whether it is the transfer of copyright, the transfer of adaptation rights or any other property rights, the right to use, the right to income and the right to dispose of them must be transferred together.
Matters needing attention in copyright transfer
1. Clarify the terms of transfer: When signing the copyright transfer agreement, the terms of transfer should be clearly defined, including the scope of the right to be transferred, the term of transfer, the mode of use and the mode of payment. Ensure that their rights and interests are protected and avoid disputes.
2. Examining the qualifications of the transferee: Before the copyright is transferred, it is necessary to examine the qualifications of the transferee to ensure that the transferee has legal rights and qualifications and avoid transferring it to criminals.
3. Ensure the legality of the transferred documents: When transferring copyright, it is necessary to ensure the legality and validity of the transferred documents, such as trademark registration certificates and patent certificates. If there are problems with the documents, they need to be solved in time so as not to affect the legality and effectiveness of the transfer.
4. Confirmation of transfer fee: In the process of copyright transfer, it is necessary to confirm the transfer fee, and clearly stipulate the payment method and time of the fee in the agreement. Ensure that the cost is reasonable and avoid being too high or too low.