Discussion:
What is the name of your state? SC
Hi, I’m a songwriter. Along with my writing partner, we signed a non-exclusive 3 year publishing contract with a Canadian company.
Within the contract there is a reversion clause, which we now wish to exercise.
The clause reads…….
“M**** Music Publishers will represent the writers as publisher of the songs listed below on a non-exclusive basis for an initial period of Three (3) years. Should the writer wish to reclaim his songs at the end of the initial period of Three (3) years he may do so with written notification to the Publisher One (1) year before the date of availability.”
The agreement became effective on March 1st 2003, so obviously we have a few weeks left before the 1 year date of availability.
What we wish to know is, does our notification have to be on paper with our signatures, or can we send an email?
Also, can we write in plain English, or are there specific legal terms that have to be used?
We had the contract checked by a lawyer initially and everything was above board, but before we incur added expenditure we thought we would post this question and hopefully get some feedback from knowledgeable members.
Thanks In Advance
Gordavi
Answer:
Send them a certified (RRR) letter with your recision and signatures.