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The PACA Legal Guide

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1.   Typical forms used by image licensing companies from initial receipt of an image by contributor to final sale including financial disclosure form, as well as forms relating to copyright registration and protection.
   
    CAVEAT ON FORMS All members should obtain legal advice from an attorney in their state before adapting or using any of the following forms. Laws vary from state to state. These forms are intended as guides. You may wish to add other information to assist you in your record keeping on certain forms. Information relevant to your business will need to be inserted where indicated. Items marked with [ ] or * indicates that you need to adapt the form to your needs.
A.   Contributor's Mailing Request and Instruction Form (Form 1)
B.   Contributor's Receipt (Form 2)
C.   Contributor's Acceptances and Returns (Form 3)
D.   Contributor's Exclusive Archive Agreement (Form 4)
E.   Delivery Contract (Form 5)
F.   Delivery Control Form (Form 6)
G.   Holding or Return Form (Form 7)
H.   Past Due Photography Statement (Form 8)
I.   Invoice (Form 9)
J.   Delivery Inquiry Form (Form 10)
K.   Financial Disclosure Form (Form 11)
L.   Foreign Distribution Agreement (Form 12)
M.   Online Licensing (Form 13a and b)
N.   Royalty Free License Terms (Form 14)
O.   Privacy Policy (Form 15)
P.   Form Releases (Form 16)
Q.   Sample Form VA for Database Registration (Form 17)
R.   DMCA Notice and Take Down Letter (Form 18)
2.   Overview of Aspects of US Copyright Law and Protection of Images.
3.   Contributor's Estates.
4.   Privacy and Publicity claims.
5.   Releases.
6.   Buildings and Trademarks.
7.   Collection of Claims.
8.   Letter to Copyright Infringer
 
 
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