Assignment/Transfer of Copyright Ownership
Are copyrights transferable?
Yes. Like any other property, all or part of the rights in a work may be transferred
by the owner to another. See Circular 1, Copyright Basics, section "Transfer of Copyright,"
for a discussion of ownership.
Do you have any forms for transfer of copyrights?
There are no forms provided by the Copyright Office to effect a copyright transfer.
The Office does, however, keep records of transfers if they are submitted to
us. If you have executed a transfer and wish to record the document, see Circular
12, Recordations
of Transfers and Other Documents, for detailed instructions.
Note: The Copyright Office offers introductory answers to frequently asked questions about
copyright, registration, and services of the Office. Links throughout the answers will guide
you to further information on our website or from other sources. For any other questions, please visit
our Contact Us page.
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