How is Economic consideration defined in a legal contract?
- Economic consideration means any payments, fees or gifts. Seen in 7 SEC filings
- Economic consideration means something of actual monetary value. Seen in 3 SEC filings
- Economic consideration means any payments, fees or gifts, among other things of value. However, it does not include salaries, wages or benefits provided by federal, state, or local government agencies. Seen in 3 SEC filings
- Economic consideration means revenue obtained from any [agreement] for the development, marketing, sale, or distribution of [product] to third parties. This can include research and development payments, payments in the form of equity in [organization], payments for equity in [organization] which exceed the value of such equity, license fees, maintenance fees, [milestones], and royalties. Seen in 2 SEC filings
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Genie Definition 1
Economic consideration means any payments, fees, gifts or items of value except for governmental salaries, wages and benefits.
Relevant Contract Types
Relevant Circumstances
- Setting up a payment plan.
- Compensation for professional services.
- Licensing intellectual property rights.
Relevant Sectors
Genie Definition 2
Economic consideration means revenue derived from agreements for the development, marketing, sales or distribution of products.
Relevant Contract Types
Relevant Circumstances
- Negotiating distribution deals.
- Establishing partnership for product development and sales.
- Franchise licensing.
Relevant Sectors
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Economic consideration means any payments, fees, gifts or items of value except for governmental salaries, wages and benefits.
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