Intellectual Property Ownership Contract Template for Nigeria

1. Confidentiality: Required when sensitive information needs to be protected during and after the transfer process

2. Tax Provisions: Include when there are significant tax implications requiring specific handling

3. Moral Rights: Necessary for copyright works where author's moral rights need to be addressed

4. Technology Transfer: Required when the IP transfer includes technical knowledge or know-how

5. Competition Compliance: Include when the transfer might have competition law implications

6. Transitional Provisions: Needed when the transfer requires a phased implementation

7. Third Party Rights: Include when the IP has existing licenses or third-party rights

8. Insurance: Required when ongoing insurance coverage needs to be maintained

1. Schedule 1 - IP Assets: Detailed inventory of all IP assets being transferred, including registration numbers and status

2. Schedule 2 - Existing Licenses: List of all existing licenses, permissions, and third-party rights affecting the IP

3. Schedule 3 - Transfer Forms: Official IP transfer forms required by Nigerian IP offices

4. Schedule 4 - Payment Schedule: If payment is in installments, detailed payment terms and dates

5. Appendix A - Due Diligence Results: Summary of IP due diligence findings and identified risks

6. Appendix B - Technical Documentation: Technical specifications and documentation for transferred IP