Re: 204 and copyright license

From: John Noble <jnoble[_at_]dgsys.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 1999 07:20:23 -0500

On 8/28/99, Terry Carroll <carroll[_at_]tjc.com> wrote:
>
> I haven't read the case, but the signed writing requirement of
> 204(a) applies to transfers of copyright ownership. "Transfer of
> copyright ownership" is a defined term, in section 101. In addition
> to assignments, it covers exclusive (but not nonexclusive) licenses.
> The exclusive nature of the license that you mention in your first
> sentence brings this within the 204(a) requirement.

Ah. Appreciate the guidance.

John Noble
<jnoble[_at_]dgsys.com> Received on Sun Aug 29 1999 - 11:56:16 GMT

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