Legal Question in Entertainment Law in California

Mr. A owns the rights to a screenplay and he wants to sign the rights over Mr. B with financial terms attached to the assignment of rights. Does Mr. B have to sign his acceptance of the deal? Is the assignemnt legal without Mr. B's signature?

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Asked on 12/13/09, 10:20 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Elizabeth Karnazes New York Offices of Elizabeth Karnazes

A & B need to be sign and there must not be any coercion. Good luck!

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Answered on 12/18/09, 10:28 pm
Richard Jefferson M.E.T.A.L. LAW GROUP, LLP

B's signature may not be technically required for the assignment portion but it could be a requirement to enforce the financial terms...it's impossible to be definite without knowing the details and reviewing the document.

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Answered on 12/19/09, 2:10 pm


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