<H5>Subject: Re: Electronic rights; how to word From: loundy@lightside.com (Mark Loundy) Date: Sun, 4 Jun 95 18:07 PDT</H5>
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From: loundy@lightside.com (Mark Loundy)
Date: Sun, 4 Jun 95 18:07 PDT
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>  The magazine I work for has always bought first rights from writers and
>graphic designers, etc.  Now we need to cover electronic rights, too.  Does
>someone have a favorite, succinct wording for that?  Would saying "we buy first
>rights and all electronic rights" cover it, or do I need to consult with our
>attorney on this?

The best and fairest policies include words to the effect of: "For XX
percent of the print fee additional, we are asking for limited-time,
non-exclusive electronic rights."

                                            Telecommunications Chair, NPPA
Mark Loundy, Southern California            http://sunsite.unc.edu/nppa/
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