Patent Transfer Agreement Template for South Africa

1. Transitional Provisions: Used when there's a need for a phased transfer or ongoing cooperation during transition

2. Technical Assistance: Include when the transferor agrees to provide technical support or knowledge transfer

3. Existing Licenses: Required when there are existing licenses that need to be addressed

4. Tax Provisions: Detailed tax arrangements, particularly for international transfers

5. Competition Law Compliance: Specific provisions ensuring compliance with competition laws, needed for larger transactions

6. Employee Obligations: Include when employees need to be involved in the knowledge transfer or have ongoing obligations

7. Foreign Registration: Required for patents registered in multiple jurisdictions

8. Improvements: Used when future improvements to the patent need to be addressed

1. Patent Specifications: Detailed technical specifications of the patent(s)

2. Patent Registration Certificates: Copies of official patent registration documents

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

4. Existing Licenses and Agreements: List and copies of current licenses and related agreements

5. Required Forms: Official forms required for patent transfer registration

6. Due Diligence Results: Summary of patent due diligence findings

7. Transfer Documents: Additional documents required to effect the transfer in relevant patent offices