What is a transfer of copyright?

A transfer of copyright is a legal document that grants the copyright holder of a piece of artwork or other creative work the right to give other individuals or entities permission to reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works using the original material. These rights can be given exclusively or non-exclusively, depending on the situation. In Delaware, the transfer of copyright is regulated under the Delaware Code Title 29, Ch. 6 "Copyrights and Related Rights". In order for the transfer to be considered valid, both parties must consent to the transfer in writing. The transferor, usually the original copyright holder, must provide proof of their legal right to transfer the copyright, and the transferee must provide proof that they have the legal capacity to be bound by the transfer. Once the transfer has been made, the transferee has the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works based off the original material. They may also need to seek additional permissions from other copyright holders in order to legally use the material.

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