King Washington is a renowned recording agreement and contract that governs the relationship between a music recording artist/band and a publisher for the exploitation of their musical compositions. This legally binding agreement outlines the rights and responsibilities of both parties regarding the distribution, promotion, and monetization of the artist's musical works. The King Washington Recording Agreement and Contract with Publisher for Exploitation of Musical Compositions is designed to protect the interests of both the artist and the publisher. It establishes the terms under which the publisher has the exclusive right to exploit and monetize the artist's musical compositions. This may include activities such as licensing the music for use in films, commercials, television shows, video games, or other media, as well as selling and distributing the compositions through various channels. The agreement typically includes provisions related to copyright ownership of the musical compositions, royalty rates and payment schedules, mechanical and performance royalties, synchronization licenses, and the term of the agreement. It also covers issues like songwriting credits and sample clearances. Different types of King Washington Recording Agreement and Contract with Publisher for Exploitation of Musical Compositions may exist based on the specific needs and goals of the artist and publisher. They can vary in terms of the duration of the agreement, the territorial scope of the publisher's rights, additional services provided by the publisher (such as marketing and promotion), and the potential for renegotiation or termination at specified intervals. For instance, there could be variations like short-term agreements for a specific project or album release, long-term agreements for multiple albums or an artist's entire catalog, or even single-song agreements to license a particular composition for a specific purpose. Overall, the King Washington Recording Agreement and Contract with Publisher for Exploitation of Musical Compositions serves as a comprehensive and legally binding document that ensures a fair and mutually beneficial relationship between the recording artist/band and the publisher in the exploitation of their musical works.
Para su conveniencia, debajo del texto en español le brindamos la versión completa de este formulario en inglés. For your convenience, the complete English version of this form is attached below the Spanish version.