Designer/Client Agreement Templates

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Hi Jean,

Thanks for educating us on the copyrights we hold as designers. Could you point me in the direction of a good template for designer/client agreements (both for keeping and transferring copyright)? Thanks so much.

Sincerely,
Noah Bunn

Dear Noah,

There really is no such thing as a standard designer/client agreement. I’ve produced lots of them, and no two have ever been the same. The Graphic Artist Guild Handbook has some good ones, but it’s a worthwhile investment to have a template specific to YOUR business drafted by a lawyer. It’s not that expensive, and you’ll have everything you need if there’s a problem.

Best,
Jean