Assignment of copyright in deliverables
Quebec trade rule for web and digital marketing agencies, applicable throughout the Bas-Saint-Laurent region.
The rule
Who holds the copyright in the deliverables, and how it is assigned or licensed to the client, must be specified in the contract; an assignment generally requires a writing (to be validated by your legal advisor). In Orvel: The proposal and the contract include a clause on ownership of deliverables; delivery records what is handed over to the client. Official source: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/fra/lois/C-42/
Information about Quebec rules, not legal advice. Check with your professional order, advisor or the official source.
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- Quote requests
- Client brief
- Proposal follow-ups
- Deliverables and approvals
- Monthly reports and renewals
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Assignment of copyright in deliverables — what does it mean?
Who holds the copyright in the deliverables, and how it is assigned or licensed to the client, must be specified in the contract; an assignment generally requires a writing (to be validated by your legal advisor). In Orvel: The proposal and the contract include a clause on ownership of deliverables; delivery records what is handed over to the client. Official source: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/fra/lois/C-42/
Does Maya apply this rule automatically?
Maya follows your templates and rules and shows you the result for approval. Never promises a result, a ranking or a price outside your rules.
Is this legal advice?
No. This is general information about Quebec rules. Always check with your professional order, advisor or the official source.
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