Design Ownership Agreement Template for Nigeria

1. Moral Rights: Section dealing with moral rights of the designer, particularly relevant if the designer is an individual rather than a company

2. Future Modifications: Terms regarding rights to modify or develop the design further, included when future development is anticipated

3. Third Party Rights: Provisions regarding existing licenses or third-party rights, needed if the design has existing encumbrances

4. Tax Provisions: Specific tax-related provisions, included for high-value transactions or international transfers

5. Duration and Termination: Include if the agreement involves ongoing obligations or phased transfers

6. Assignment and Sublicensing: Include if either party needs the right to assign or sublicense their rights under the agreement

7. Indemnification: Detailed indemnification provisions, particularly important for high-value designs or those in regulated industries

1. Design Specifications: Detailed technical specifications, drawings, or visual representations of the design(s)

2. Payment Schedule: If payment is to be made in installments or subject to conditions

3. Existing IP Rights: List of any existing registrations, applications, or rights related to the design

4. Prior Licenses: Details of any existing licenses or permissions granted to third parties

5. Design Registration Details: Copies or details of design registrations if already registered

6. Related Works: List of any related works or designs that are excluded from the transfer