Patent Transfer Agreement Template for Canada

1. Know-How Transfer: Required if technical knowledge or trade secrets associated with the patent are also being transferred

2. Transitional Services: Include if the transferor will provide support services during a transition period

3. Foreign Registration: Required if the patent has been registered in multiple jurisdictions

4. Tax Provisions: Detailed tax arrangements if complex tax implications exist

5. Employee/Inventor Obligations: Required if there are ongoing obligations to named inventors

6. Grant-Back License: Include if the transferor requires continued use rights

7. Competition Law Compliance: Detailed provisions if the transfer raises competition law concerns

8. Security Interest: Required if payment is deferred and security is required

1. Schedule A - Patent Specifications: Detailed technical specifications and claims of the patent(s)

2. Schedule B - Patent Registration Details: List of patent numbers, registration dates, and jurisdictions

3. Schedule C - Payment Terms: Detailed payment schedule and mechanics if payment is not single lump sum

4. Schedule D - Form of Patent Assignment: Form of assignment to be filed with patent offices

5. Schedule E - Encumbrances: List of any existing licenses, security interests or other encumbrances

6. Schedule F - Related Know-How: Description of any associated technical knowledge being transferred

7. Appendix 1 - Patent Documentation: Copies of patent certificates and other official documentation

8. Appendix 2 - Due Diligence Reports: Summary of patent validity and freedom-to-operate searches