Rights Licensed
Specify exactly which rights transfer (reproduction, distribution, public display, derivative works) and whether copyright is assigned or only a license is granted.
A clear license agreement prevents confusion over what rights transfer with an NFT, reduces litigation risk, and preserves economic value for creators and collectors by documenting royalties, restrictions, and enforcement options under U.S. law.
Typical participants include creators who license IP, collectors buying usage rights, marketplaces facilitating sales, and attorneys advising on rights allocation.
Parties should ensure the signatory has authority to license the specific IP and that the agreement tracks any on-chain metadata or smart contract references.
Specify exactly which rights transfer (reproduction, distribution, public display, derivative works) and whether copyright is assigned or only a license is granted.
Define permitted uses, format limits, sublicensing rights, commercial exploitation permissions, and prohibited activities to avoid ambiguous downstream uses.
State the duration (fixed term, perpetuity) and geographic scope (worldwide or limited territories) to govern enforceability and expiration.
Detail purchase price, upfront fees, royalty percentages, payment schedule, currency, and mechanisms for tracking secondary market sales if applicable.
Include attribution requirements, moral rights reservations, and permitted modifications or derivative creation policies.
Set dispute resolution, injunctive relief, indemnities, and procedures for IP infringement or unauthorized use, including takedown processes.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Field | Required with date and printed name |
| Authentication | Email plus SMS code or ID verification |
| Metadata Attachment | Include NFT token ID and contract address |
| Audit Trail | Enable IP, timestamp, and action log |
Use a platform that provides strong audit trails, secure storage, and integration with your document repository.
Store executed agreements in a secure repository and reference any blockchain transaction hashes in the stored record for traceability.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |