Artist’s Short License Agreement Template Package - Updated May 28, 2013

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Interactive guidance for using the Artist’s Short License Agreement Template Package, including navigation instructions and clear directions on how to apply each template. The package supports artists in turning art licensing intentions into written agreements that protect both the artist and the licensee/manufacturer. Materials include a Deal Memo Template, a Short License Agreement Template, an Amendment Template, and a five-step closing framework covering communication, offers, negotiation, signing/advance payment, and delivering artwork.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLetters

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Pages13

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

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How to Use the “Artist’s Short License Agreement Template Package”

Included in This Package

1-Deal Memo Template

2-Short License Agreement Template

3-Amendment to Artist’s Licensing Agreement Template

Five Steps to Closing a Licensing Deal

Communication

Make Your Offer

Negotiation / Come to an Agreement

Contract Signing / Advance Payment

Provide the Artwork

How to Use This Interactive eBook This book has been set up so you can navigate through it and get to the information you want quickly. Take a moment to read how it works. Table of Contents Links You can click on any word or page number in the Table of Contents to go to the topic. Header Link There is a link in the header of each page that will take you back to the Table of Contents at any time. Link | | | --- | | | | | Web Links When you see text that is underlined and blue, it might be a hyperlink to an external website. Click the link and go to the referenced page on the web. Link | | | --- | | | | | Internal Links There are links throughout the book that will take you to the specific topic underlined and in blue. It is important to remember what page you were on when you click the link, however, because there is no “back” button! Link | | | --- | | | How to Use This Interactive eBook .................................... 2 HOW TO USE THE “ARTIST’S SHORT LICENSE AGREEMENT TEMPLATE PACKAGE”.................................... 4 1-DEAL MEMO TEMPLATE .......................................... 5 2 – SHORT LICENSE AGREEMENT TEMPLATE ............................. 5 HOW TO USE THIS TEMPLATE: .................................. 6 BASIC TERMS AND OTHER TIPS: ................................ 7 3 – AMENDMENT TO ARTIST’S LICENSING AGREEMENT TEMPLATE ........... 8 FIVE STEPS TO CLOSING A LICENSING DEAL ............................ 9 1 – COMMUNICATION: ...................................... 9 2 – MAKE YOUR OFFER: ..................................... 10 3 – NEGOTIATION / COME TO AN AGREEMENT: ................ 10 4 – CONTRACT SIGNING / ADVANCE PAYMENT: ................ 11 5-PROVIDE THE ARTWORK: ................................. 11 Dear Artist I am very excited about the Short License Agreement Package Maria Brophy has put together. I believe it is a much needed companion to the eBook we co-authored, How to Understand Art Licensing Contracts. Once you understand how the contracts work, this provides you with the tools and templates to put them into action and live your dream of making a living licensing your art. Maria Brophy has a lot of experience and saavy when it comes to contracts. In fact, whenever someone asks me to review a contract, I always send them to Maria! ( [http://www.MariaBrophy.com/Consulting](http://www.MariaBrophy.com/Consulting) ) I do my own but don’t have the passion for them that she does. While she isn’t an attorney, she is an excellent resource for help with specific questions-and she will tell you when your contract is so big that you should also have an attorney take a look too. Knowledge is a very important commodity in this business and with your commitment to learn how to deal with contracts, you are on your way! Here’s to your creative success! © Maria Brophy All Rights Reserved | distributed [by](by ArtLicensingInfo.com)[ ](by ArtLicensingInfo.com)[ArtLicensingInfo.com](by ArtLicensingInfo.com) HOW TO USE THE “ARTIST’S SHORT LICENSE AGREEMENT TEMPLATE PACKAGE” Thank you for your purchase of the Artist’s Short License Agreement Template Package. It is my sincere intention to provide you with materials that will help you begin your art, design and illustration licensing program. Many artists go into agreements without a written document, often because they don’t know where to start. It’s important to have everything in writing, even for simple deals. The agreement not only protects the artist, but it also protects the manufacturer or client (Licensee), who shouldn’t use anyone’s art without a written grant of use. This package is intended to provide the artist with an easy entry into the world of art licensing, by giving the basic tools to begin. INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE: 1. Deal Memo Template 2. Short License Agreement Template 3. Amendment Template 4. Pull it all together: Five Steps to Closing a Licensing Deal Tip

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Deal Memo Template in art licensing?

It is used in the early stages to list the main points of the deal and demonstrate professionalism. It helps confirm both parties’ agreement before moving to the licensing agreement phase.

When should the Short License Agreement Template be used?

After the artist and client agree on the deal terms, the process moves to the license agreement phase. The template provides a simple written agreement covering key issues.

What are the five steps to closing a licensing deal?

The steps are communication, making an offer, negotiation/coming to an agreement, contract signing/advance payment, and providing the artwork.

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