Joint Intellectual Property Agreement Template for New Zealand

1. Academic Rights: For agreements involving academic institutions, covering publication rights and academic use

2. Background IP: When parties bring existing IP to the collaboration, defining rights and usage of pre-existing IP

3. International Protection: For IP rights that may extend internationally, covering multi-jurisdictional protection

4. Technology Transfer: When specific technical knowledge needs to be shared between parties

5. Quality Control: For agreements involving trademarks or branded products

6. Field Restrictions: When limiting the use of IP to specific fields or applications

7. Government Rights: When research involves government funding or regulatory requirements

8. Improvements: Addressing ownership and rights related to future improvements of the joint IP

1. Schedule A - Description of Intellectual Property: Detailed description of all IP assets covered by the agreement

2. Schedule B - Background IP: List and description of pre-existing IP brought by each party

3. Schedule C - Revenue Sharing Formula: Detailed calculations and mechanisms for revenue distribution

4. Schedule D - Management Procedures: Specific procedures for managing and making decisions about the joint IP

5. Schedule E - Approved Third-Party Licenses: List of pre-approved licensing arrangements or templates

6. Appendix 1 - Technical Specifications: Technical details of the IP, including any relevant drawings or documentation

7. Appendix 2 - Commercialization Plan: Initial plans and strategies for commercializing the joint IP

8. Appendix 3 - Contact Details: Key contacts and representatives for each party