Intellectual Property Rights Agreement Template for Germany

1. Further Development: Terms for improvements or modifications to the IP, used when ongoing development is anticipated

2. Quality Control: Standards and inspection rights, particularly relevant for trademark licenses

3. Sub-licensing Rights: Terms for sub-licensing, included when sub-licensing is permitted

4. Employee Inventions: Specific provisions aligned with German Employee Inventions Act, used when involving employee-created IP

5. Export Control: Compliance with export regulations, needed for international technology transfers

6. Source Code Escrow: Terms for software source code protection, relevant for software IP agreements

7. Data Protection: GDPR compliance provisions, needed when personal data is involved

8. Competition Law Compliance: Specific provisions ensuring compliance with EU and German competition laws

1. Schedule 1: IP Rights Register: Detailed list of all IP rights covered, including registration numbers and status

2. Schedule 2: Technical Specifications: Detailed technical description of the IP, particularly for patents and know-how

3. Schedule 3: Quality Standards: Specific quality requirements and standards for IP implementation

4. Schedule 4: Royalty Calculations: Detailed methodology for calculating royalties and other payments

5. Schedule 5: Approved Sub-licensees: List of pre-approved sub-licensees if applicable

6. Appendix A: Form of Reports: Templates for required periodic reports

7. Appendix B: Contact Details: List of key contacts and notice details for both parties

8. Appendix C: Prior Rights: List of any pre-existing rights that are excluded from the agreement