Free Legal Intellectual Property Collaboration Agreement Template
Legal Intellectual Property Collaboration Agreement
This Legal Intellectual Property Collaboration Agreement ("Agreement") is made effective as of [Effective Date], by and between:
[Your Company Name]
[Your Company Address]
and
[Partner Company Name]
[Partner Company Address]
(collectively referred to as the "Parties").
Background
[Your Company Name] and [Partner Company Name] (individually referred to as a "Party" and collectively referred to as the "Parties") wish to collaborate on projects involving intellectual property ("IP"). The Parties recognize the importance of defining their respective rights and obligations with respect to such collaboration.
1. Collaboration Scope
1.1 The collaboration between [Your Company Name] and [Partner Company Name] involves jointly developing and commercializing a new software application for the healthcare industry, focusing on improving patient care and outcomes through the development of innovative telemedicine solutions, leveraging [Your Company Name]'s expertise in software development and [Partner Company Name]'s domain knowledge in [relevant field]. This collaboration aims to combine the expertise and resources of both Parties to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. The Parties shall work together to identify specific projects and tasks within the scope of the collaboration.
1.2 The collaboration shall involve the exchange of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, necessary for the successful execution of the collaboration projects. The Parties shall ensure clear communication and documentation of all intellectual property exchanged during the collaboration.
2. Ownership of Intellectual Property
2.1 Each Party shall retain ownership of the intellectual property it brings to the collaboration ("Pre-existing IP"), ensuring that existing assets remain under their respective control and ownership. The Parties shall maintain records of their Pre-existing IP and provide copies to the other Party upon request.
2.2 Any new intellectual property created as a result of the collaboration ("Collaborative IP") shall be jointly owned by the Parties, fostering a spirit of cooperation and shared innovation. The Parties shall collaborate in documenting and registering Collaborative IP as appropriate to protect their joint interests.
2.3 The Parties commit to promptly disclosing all Collaborative IP to each other and working together to secure and enforce any intellectual property rights associated with the Collaborative IP. They shall also establish procedures for resolving disputes related to ownership or use of Collaborative IP.
3. License
3.1 Each Party hereby grants to the other Party a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use its Pre-existing IP solely for the purposes of the collaboration, facilitating the smooth execution of collaborative projects. The Parties shall document the scope and limitations of the license granted and ensure compliance with any third-party licenses or agreements related to the Pre-existing IP.
3.2 Any use of Pre-existing IP beyond the scope of the collaboration shall require the express written consent of the owning Party, ensuring that intellectual property rights are respected and protected. The Parties shall establish procedures for requesting and granting such consent to ensure transparency and accountability.
4. Confidentiality
4.1 The Parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary information disclosed during the collaboration, safeguarding sensitive information from unauthorized disclosure or use. They shall implement appropriate measures, such as non-disclosure agreements and access controls, to protect confidential information from misuse or unauthorized access.
4.2 The confidentiality obligations shall survive the termination of this Agreement for a period of [00] years, providing long-term protection for valuable intellectual property and proprietary information. The Parties shall continue to uphold their confidentiality obligations even after the conclusion of the collaboration, ensuring ongoing protection of sensitive information.
5. Term and Termination
5.1 This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until [Termination Date] unless earlier terminated as provided herein, allowing for flexibility in the duration of the collaboration. The Parties may mutually agree to extend the term of the Agreement by written agreement.
5.2 Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon [00] days' written notice to the other Party in the event of a material breach of any provision of this Agreement by the other Party, ensuring accountability and recourse in case of non-compliance. The Parties shall cooperate in winding down the collaboration and transitioning any ongoing projects or obligations.
6. Governing Law
6.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the [State/Country], without regard to its conflict of law principles, providing a clear legal framework for the resolution of any disputes that may arise. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be resolved through arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Institution].
7. Entire Agreement
7.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to such subject matter, ensuring clarity and certainty in the parties' rights and obligations. Any modifications to this Agreement must be made in writing and signed by both Parties to be enforceable.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date first above written.
[Your Company Name]:
By: ____________________________
Name: [Your Name]
Title: [Your Title]
Date: [Date]
[Partner Company Name]:
By: ____________________________
Name: [Partner's Name]
Title: [Partner's Title]
Date: [Date]
