Intellectual Property Contract Template for Germany

1. Quality Control: For trademark licenses: provisions regarding quality control of licensed products

2. Sub-licensing Rights: Terms for sub-licensing if permitted under the agreement

3. Improvements: For patent licenses: handling of improvements and new developments

4. Source Code Escrow: For software IP: provisions for source code escrow arrangements

5. Export Control: For international agreements: compliance with export control regulations

6. Employee Inventions: When IP involves employee inventions: compliance with German Employee Inventions Act

7. Data Protection: When IP involves personal data: GDPR compliance provisions

8. Competition Law Compliance: For agreements affecting market competition: compliance with EU and German competition laws

1. Schedule 1 - IP Rights Description: Detailed list and description of all IP rights covered by the agreement

2. Schedule 2 - Technical Specifications: Technical details of the intellectual property, particularly relevant for patents and software

3. Schedule 3 - Payment Terms: Detailed breakdown of payment structures, royalty calculations, and payment schedules

4. Schedule 4 - Quality Standards: For trademark licenses: specific quality requirements and standards

5. Schedule 5 - Approved Sub-licensees: If applicable: list of pre-approved sub-licensees

6. Appendix A - IP Certificates: Copies of relevant IP registration certificates

7. Appendix B - Prior Rights: Documentation of any prior rights or third-party rights affecting the IP

8. Appendix C - Form of Reports: Templates for required reporting under the agreement