Preliminary Partnership Agreement Template for Malaysia

1. Intellectual Property Rights: Provisions for IP protection and ownership during the preliminary phase, essential when sharing proprietary information

2. Non-Competition: Restrictions on competitive activities, recommended when parties are in similar industries

3. Binding Terms: Specification of which provisions are legally binding, useful for complex arrangements

4. Future Partnership Structure: Preliminary outline of the proposed final partnership structure, helpful for complex partnerships

5. Dispute Resolution: Detailed alternative dispute resolution procedures, recommended for international partnerships

6. Press Releases and Announcements: Guidelines for public communications about the potential partnership, important for high-profile partnerships

7. Staff and Resource Allocation: Framework for sharing personnel and resources during the preliminary phase, needed when joint activities are planned

1. Schedule 1 - Business Plan Overview: High-level outline of the proposed business collaboration

2. Schedule 2 - Due Diligence Requirements: List of required documents and information for mutual evaluation

3. Schedule 3 - Timeline and Milestones: Key dates and objectives for the preliminary partnership phase

4. Schedule 4 - Confidential Information: Specific categories of information deemed confidential

5. Schedule 5 - Authorized Representatives: List of designated contact persons from each party

6. Appendix A - Required Regulatory Approvals: List of necessary regulatory clearances and licenses

7. Appendix B - Resource Commitment: Detailed breakdown of initial resource contributions by each party