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Intellectual Property Contribution And Assignment Agreement
"I need an Intellectual Property Contribution and Assignment Agreement under Swiss law for a software developer transferring their AI algorithm and associated patents to our biotech company, with special consideration for existing academic licenses and future development rights."
1. Parties: Identification and details of the assignor (contributor) and assignee, including their legal status and registered addresses
2. Background: Context of the IP contribution, relationship between the parties, and purpose of the agreement
3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement, including types of IP being transferred
4. Scope of Intellectual Property: Comprehensive description of all IP being contributed and assigned
5. Assignment and Transfer: Legal provisions effecting the transfer of IP rights from assignor to assignee
6. Consideration: Details of payment or other consideration for the IP transfer
7. Representations and Warranties: Assignor's warranties regarding ownership, right to transfer, non-infringement, and other key assurances
8. Further Assurance: Obligations to execute additional documents and assist with IP transfer processes
9. Moral Rights: Treatment of moral rights under Swiss law, including any waivers where permitted
10. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information exchanged during the transfer process
11. Taxes and Costs: Responsibility for transfer taxes, registration fees, and other associated costs
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Swiss law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes
13. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including severability, entire agreement, and amendments
1. Employee Inventions: Specific provisions for IP created by employees, required when the assignor is or was an employee
2. Third Party Rights: Provisions dealing with any third-party rights or licenses, needed when the IP has existing licensees
3. Registration and Recordal: Specific procedures for recording the IP transfer with relevant offices, needed for registered IP
4. Royalties: Terms for ongoing royalty payments, if applicable instead of or in addition to upfront payment
5. Technology Transfer: Provisions for transferring associated know-how and technical information, needed for complex technical IP
6. Non-Competition: Restrictions on assignor's future activities, if required for business protection
7. Existing Licenses: Treatment of existing licenses and obligations, needed when IP is already licensed to others
8. Security Interests: Provisions dealing with any existing security interests or liens on the IP
1. Schedule A - Intellectual Property Register: Detailed list and description of all IP being transferred, including registration numbers
2. Schedule B - Existing Licenses: List of all existing licenses, contracts, and obligations affecting the IP
3. Schedule C - Assignment Forms: Forms required for recording the transfer with various IP offices
4. Schedule D - Payment Terms: Detailed payment schedule and terms if payment is complex or involves multiple installments
5. Schedule E - Technical Documentation: List of all technical documents, source code, or other materials being transferred
6. Appendix 1 - IP Documentation: Copies of registration certificates and other proof of IP ownership
7. Appendix 2 - Chain of Title: Documentation showing chain of ownership from creation to present
Authors
Assignor
Assignee
Associated Rights
Background IP
Commencement Date
Confidential Information
Copyrights
Database Rights
Design Rights
Documentation
Effective Date
Encumbrance
Excluded Rights
Future Rights
Improvements
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Rights
Know-How
Licensed Rights
Moral Rights
Patents
Patent Applications
Pending Applications
Registered Rights
Related Rights
Software
Source Code
Technical Information
Territory
Third Party Rights
Trade Marks
Trade Names
Trade Secrets
Unregistered Rights
Work Product
Warranty Period
Assignment
Consideration
Warranties
Representations
Further Assurance
Confidentiality
Indemnification
Moral Rights
Registration
Payment Terms
Transfer of Rights
Cooperation
Non-Competition
Liability
Force Majeure
Termination
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
Dispute Resolution
Severability
Entire Agreement
Amendment
Waiver
Assignment and Transfer
Notices
Third Party Rights
Compliance with Laws
Data Protection
Costs and Expenses
Survival
Interpretation
Good Faith
Technology
Pharmaceuticals
Biotechnology
Manufacturing
Software Development
Research and Development
Medical Devices
Chemical Industry
Engineering
Electronics
Consumer Goods
Industrial Design
Artificial Intelligence
Robotics
Clean Technology
Financial Technology
Legal
Intellectual Property
Research and Development
Innovation
Technology Transfer
Product Development
Corporate Development
Compliance
Engineering
Scientific Affairs
Business Development
Portfolio Management
Chief Technology Officer
Intellectual Property Counsel
Legal Director
Patent Attorney
Research Director
Innovation Manager
Technology Transfer Officer
General Counsel
IP Portfolio Manager
Research Scientist
Software Architect
Product Development Manager
Chief Legal Officer
Contracts Manager
Research and Development Director
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Innovation Officer
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