Artwork Licensing Agreement

This is an artist’s licensing agreement template to use for when an artist has created a design, a pattern, an image, a logo, or any other piece of creative and a company or other person wants to use it. This agreement grants a license, which is the right to use another’s work, while setting clear terms. Keeping a record of the terms agreed upon between the Artist and the Company will help prevent ownership disputes, lost revenue for either party’s business, or misuse of the art, such as using it outside the scope of the permitted rights. If you’re an artist who makes graphics or patterns for a company that wants to use them on their products or other business purposes this is an important contract to have! (This can also be used by a company that will be licensing an artist's work, you will just want to customize to make some of the terms more favorable to you as the company!)

-Introductory page with key considerations and more information how to use the template most effectively

 

-Template detailing how the art works/graphics can be used, restrictions on use, payment for use, that artist gets to keep ownership of the actual work, clauses related to exclusivity, procedures for termination and what happens, etc.

 

-Multiple options for payment, restrictions and details of the license, length of license, etc. so can be customized to different needs and structures

-A graphic artist who makes a pattern for a company that sells bags, water bottles, etc.

 

-An artist who makes a specific drawing or graphic art for a company to put on clothes they sell. 

 

-An artist who made an image for a band to use to sell tour posters. 

 

-A company that wishes to license work from an artist for their products (customized appropriately)

 

This template was drafted by a Pennsylvania licensed attorney under Pennsylvania laws. It may be used by individuals in other states but if you are located in another state, it may be beneficial to speak to an attorney licensed in your state for any specific considerations. Templates do not constitute specific legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. If you have specific questions about how you should use the resource or about your unique situation, please speak with an attorney.