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Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement
"I need an Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement under German law for transferring software patents and source code from a tech startup we're acquiring, with the transfer to be completed by March 2025 and including ongoing technical support obligations."
1. Parties: Identification of the Assignor and Assignee, including full legal names, registration details, and addresses
2. Background: Context of the assignment, relationship between parties, and brief description of the intellectual property being assigned
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms including 'Intellectual Property Rights', 'Assigned Rights', 'Effective Date', and other relevant terms
4. Assignment: Core provision transferring all right, title, and interest in the specified IP from Assignor to Assignee
5. Consideration: Details of payment or other consideration for the assignment
6. Delivery and Documentation: Requirements for delivering IP materials and executing necessary documentation
7. Warranties and Representations: Assignor's warranties regarding ownership, right to assign, non-infringement, and other key assurances
8. Further Assurance: Obligation to execute additional documents and assist with IP registration transfers
9. Taxes and Costs: Allocation of responsibility for taxes, registration fees, and other costs
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of German law governance and jurisdiction for disputes
1. Employee Rights Acknowledgment: Required when the IP was created by employees, addressing German Employee Inventions Act requirements
2. Moral Rights: Specific section for copyright works, addressing the treatment of moral rights under German law
3. Third Party Rights: Additional provisions when the IP involves licensed components or third-party rights
4. Confidentiality: Required when confidential information is involved in the transfer
5. Non-Competition: Optional restrictions on Assignor's future activities, subject to German competition law
6. Data Protection: Required when the IP involves personal data or data processing
7. Previous Agreements: Required when replacing or superseding existing IP agreements
8. Registration Requirements: Specific provisions for IP rights requiring registration (patents, trademarks)
9. Survival: Specification of provisions that survive completion of the assignment
1. Schedule 1: Assigned Intellectual Property: Detailed list and description of all IP being assigned, including registration numbers
2. Schedule 2: Excluded Rights: List of any IP rights specifically excluded from the assignment
3. Schedule 3: Assignment Confirmation Forms: Template forms for registering the assignment with relevant IP offices
4. Schedule 4: Existing Licenses: List of existing licenses or encumbrances affecting the assigned IP
5. Schedule 5: Payment Schedule: Required when consideration involves multiple payments or milestone payments
6. Appendix A: Technical Documentation: List of all technical documents, source code, or other materials being transferred
7. Appendix B: Registered Rights Details: Detailed information about registered IP rights including renewal dates and maintenance requirements
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