Define: Client Work

How is Client Work defined in a legal contract?

• Client Work means any product or service that does not include any proprietary software, modifications to such software, or any intellectual property relating to that software. If for any reason the Client Work does not meet the criteria for a 'work for hire' under the law, the ownership is transferred to the client while fully retaining all proprietary rights in it. It is also acknowledged that the sole ownership of any given Client Work does not restrict or inhibit a third party from developing works that are identical or significantly similar if it is developed independently and does not breach the client's intellectual property rights. Seen in 3 SEC Filings
• Client Work means any existing technology owned by the client and provided for inclusion or for the development of the deliverables. Seen in 2 SEC Filings
• Client Work means any technology that may be developed solely, or with its clients. This includes technology used in the process of developing and delivering services, and can include technology that is already owned by their clients. Seen in 1 SEC Filing

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

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Genie Definition 1

Client Work means any services or products produced for a client, including but not limited to existing technology or intellectual property provided or owned by the client. All rights relating to the work are transferred to the client.

Relevant Contract Types

• Consulting Agreement
• Services Agreement
• Non-Disclosure Agreement
• Intellectual Property Rights Agreement
• Software Development Agreement

Relevant Circumstances

• When a company hires a consultant or contractor for a specific project or service.
• When a company outsources the development of a proprietary software or technology.
• When a company wants to ensure the ownership of all work and materials produced during a project or service.
• When two organisations are forming a partnership where one provides services to the other.

Relevant Sectors

• Technology
• Construction
• Consulting
• Manufacturing

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Genie Definition 2

Client Work means any independently developed technology or service which doesn't infringe on the client's proprietary rights.

Relevant Contract Types

• Research and Development Agreement
• Technology Transfer Agreement
• Licensing Agreement

Relevant Circumstances

• When an organization develops a technology or service independently for a client without infringing on the client's proprietary rights.
• When an organization licenses its technology or service to the client.
• When transferring technology from one organization to another.

Relevant Sectors

• Technology
• Education/Research
• Pharmaceutical
• Manufacturing

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