Document background
The General Cooperation Agreement serves as a foundational document for establishing formal collaborative relationships between organizations operating under Swiss jurisdiction. This agreement type is particularly valuable when parties wish to create a structured framework for cooperation without forming a joint venture or merger. It is commonly used in Switzerland's key industrial sectors, including financial services, pharmaceuticals, and technology, where cross-organizational collaboration is frequent. The document addresses crucial aspects such as confidentiality, intellectual property rights, and liability allocation, while adhering to Swiss legal requirements, particularly the Swiss Code of Obligations. It provides flexibility to accommodate various cooperation models while maintaining legal certainty and protection for all parties involved.
