Technology & IP

Author Contracts

Having the right form of author contract in place is vital for both the publisher and the author. Some of the important issues which should be addressed in the contract are:

  • The scope of the rights conferred by the contract
  • Licence of copyright
  • Provisions for subsidiary rights
  • Indemnification against libel / defamation
  • Payments, royalties and advances

We can advise publishers and authors on the best author contract and assist in negotiations if required. We can also advise you in relation to the various Creative Commons licences and tools.


Contact
Paul Motion
Partner, Edinburgh
45/51 Hanover Street Edinburgh EH2 2PJ
T: 0131 220 2777  F: 0131 220 0010  E: lawyers@bto.co.uk
48 St. Vincent Street Glasgow G2 5HS
T: 0141 221 8012  F: 0141 221 7803  E: lawyers@bto.co.uk