This template is for a copyright license agreement granting an exclusive license for certain copyright rights in a copyright-protected work. The agreement is designed to protect the licensee and address key issues such as exclusivity, term, territory, and payment. This template contains practical guidance, drafting notes, and alternate and optional clauses. This template is based on the following assumptions: • The licensee is an entity, not an individual. • The licensed rights will not be held jointly, so there is only one licensee. • The licensor is an entity, not an individual. • The licensor is a single entity. • The copyright rights being licensed are in a single work. • The licensed work is registered with the U.S. Copyright Office, and the licensor has a valid certificate of registration for the licensed work. If your circumstances differ from these assumptions, adapt this template accordingly. For more information on copyright licensing, see Copyright Fundamentals, Exclusive ...