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Rights Transfer Agreements are essential documents used when permanently transferring ownership of intellectual property rights from one party to another. These agreements are particularly important in England and Wales, where formal documentation of rights transfers is required for legal certainty. A Rights Transfer Agreement typically includes detailed specifications of the rights being transferred, warranties of ownership, consideration details, and any territorial or temporal limitations. It ensures compliance with relevant UK legislation, particularly the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, and provides protection for both transferor and transferee.
