This substantially updated edition, together with its accompanying digital download, provides access to thousands of carefully drafted contract clauses covering a wide range of industries and practical situations, all of which can be customised and adapted. Since 1996, it has been widely used by lawyers, agents, distributors, producers, authors, trade and regulatory bodies, as well as commercial organisations.
The book includes sample clauses and agreements for matters such as commissioning, production, distribution, and sponsorship, along with exclusive licensing, location access, buyouts and assignments, merchandising, and sub-licensing to third parties.
It serves as an excellent bridge between academic contract law study and real-world practice. As both a training resource and practical reference, it helps readers understand the real issues and strategic choices involved in copyright and contract negotiations. The book is designed to rapidly enhance your understanding of copyright, contractual rights, and commercial agreements, making it a valuable source of ideas and inspiration in day-to-day work.
The clauses are designed to assist in protecting intellectual property, managing and limiting liability, narrowing indemnity obligations, and maximising revenue potential.
The sections dealing with the Internet, websites, and apps have been significantly expanded, alongside updates throughout the book. It includes a wide range of definitions such as Rights, Gross Receipts, Territory, and Title is fully indexed with extensive cross-referencing to support efficient research.
The core purpose of the book is to help readers identify advantageous terms to negotiate, confidently propose specific contractual clauses during amendments, and ensure that all key issues are properly addressed when drafting agreements.
By strengthening foundational knowledge of contract drafting, the book also develops negotiation skills. Each clause functions as a modular building block in contract creation, deliberately drafted in multiple forms that favour different parties. This new edition adds eight new articles, a new section on codes and policies, and hundreds of additional clauses.
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