Copyright Act 1994

Dealing with rights in copyright works - Transmission of copyright

114: Assignment

You could also call this:

"Signing away your copyright rights"

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You need to sign a written document to assign your copyright. This document must be signed by you or someone acting on your behalf. The assignment is not effective without your written signature.

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Part 5Dealing with rights in copyright works
Transmission of copyright

114Assignment

  1. An assignment of copyright is not effective unless it is in writing signed by or on behalf of the assignor.

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  • 1962 No 33 s 56(3)