Seth Messenger : Beware of exploitation rights for your book covers

You publish a book and have decided to invest in professional coverage. Your provider has done the work you've been waiting for and is providing you with the files for the cover of your new book. You have paid for its performance and therefore think you can finally integrate your cover into your book before publishing it.

Big mistake...

In order to be able to exploit your claimant's work in an original work (your book), you must first obtain from him a transfer of the rights of exploitation corresponding to your use. To do this, you must have your supplier sign a copyright assignment contract specifying, among other things, the duration, territories, rights transferred and the intended uses for his work (your book cover therefore).

Without this document, an ill-intentioned claimant could turn against you and demand damages at any time. When negotiating your benefit contract, mention your copyright transfer requirements. If your caller refuses. Run away from him...

Source : Legal Survival Guide to Writing and Publishing Book: 100 Questions for Authors and Publishers (Elvire BOCHATON).