Royalty Agreement (England and Wales)

A Royalty Agreement is between a writer and publisher in which the publisher agrees to pay a set sum as royalties for the publication and reproduction of a composition. In this agreement the writer grants the publisher various rights including the use of his/her name, photograph or likeness and biographical information. This agreement expressly sets forth how the royalties will be calculated and paid. Having a well-written Royalty Agreement will prove invaluable in the event of disagreements or legal action. (continued ...)