Document background
The Revenue Sharing Joint Development Agreement is essential when two or more parties wish to collaborate on developing new products, technologies, or services while sharing both the development responsibilities and future revenues under German law. This document type is particularly relevant in scenarios where parties bring complementary capabilities or resources to a project and expect to commercialize the results jointly. It ensures compliance with German legal requirements including the Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch (BGB) for contractual obligations, Handelsgesetzbuch (HGB) for commercial aspects, and relevant intellectual property laws. The agreement typically includes detailed provisions for project management, IP rights allocation, revenue calculation and distribution mechanisms, and risk management, making it suitable for complex collaborative ventures where both technical development and commercial exploitation are key objectives.
