Free Legal Intellectual Property Settlement Agreement Template
Intellectual Property Settlement Agreement
This Legal Intellectual Property Settlement Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between:
[Your Company Name], with its principal place of business at [Your Company Address], represented by [Your Name], [Your Position], hereinafter referred to as "[Your Company Name]";
and
[Second Party Name], with its principal place of business at [Second Party Address], represented by [Second Party Representative Name], [Second Party Position], hereinafter referred to as "[Second Party Name]".
Background
The parties have been engaged in collaborative efforts pertaining to [briefly describe the nature of the dispute, e.g., business collaborations, contractual agreements] which have resulted in disputes concerning intellectual property rights.
In the interest of maintaining positive business relationships and avoiding protracted litigation, both parties have agreed to enter into this Settlement Agreement.
Prior attempts at resolving the dispute through negotiation and mediation have been undertaken, but have not led to a satisfactory resolution.
Agreement
I. Settlement of Disputes
The parties mutually agree to settle all disputes, claims, and controversies concerning intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, arising from their past and present business dealings.
As part of this settlement, [Your Company Name] agrees to compensate [Second Party Name] with licensing rights] in exchange for the resolution of all intellectual property disputes.
It is understood that this Agreement represents a compromise reached in good faith by both parties to avoid the expense, uncertainty, and inconvenience of litigation.
II. Release and Waiver
Each party hereby releases and forever discharges the other party, its officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities, demands, actions, or causes of action arising from or related to the intellectual property disputes mentioned herein.
Both parties acknowledge that this release and waiver shall extend to all known and unknown claims, whether arising under state, federal, or international law.
Furthermore, both parties agree not to initiate any legal proceedings against each other, including but not limited to lawsuits, arbitration, or administrative actions, related to the intellectual property disputes resolved by this Agreement.
III. Intellectual Property Rights
Each party acknowledges and agrees that they have no further rights, title, or interest in and to the intellectual property of the other party, as specifically described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
It is understood that any intellectual property rights not expressly transferred or licensed under this Agreement shall remain the sole property of the originating party.
Both parties affirm that they have conducted a thorough review of Exhibit A and fully understand the scope and implications of the intellectual property rights being settled herein.
IV. Confidentiality
The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be treated as confidential by both parties and shall not be disclosed to any third party without the prior written consent of the other party, except as required by law.
Both parties agree to take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of this Agreement, including but not limited to restricting access to authorized personnel only.
In the event that either party is legally compelled to disclose any information contained in this Agreement, the disclosing party shall provide prompt notice to the other party to allow for appropriate protective measures to be taken.
V. No Admission of Liability
The execution of this Agreement by either party shall not be construed as an admission of liability or wrongdoing on the part of either party.
Both parties expressly deny any fault, liability, or wrongdoing in connection with the disputes settled by this Agreement and maintain that they have acted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
It is understood that the execution of this Agreement is solely for the purpose of resolving the intellectual property disputes between the parties and does not constitute an admission of fault or liability by either party.
VI. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflicts of law principles.
Both parties agree that any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [Jurisdiction].
This choice of law and forum is made to provide clarity and predictability in interpreting and enforcing the terms of this Agreement.
VII. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether oral or written, relating to such subject matter.
Both parties acknowledge that they have not relied on any representations, warranties, or promises not expressly contained in this Agreement.
In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and any prior agreements or understandings between the parties, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
[Your Company Name]
By: _______________________________
[Your Name], [Your Position]
Date:
[Second Party Name]
By: _______________________________
[Second Party Representative Name], [Second Party Position]
Date:
