Document background
The Collaboration MOU is a strategic document used when organizations wish to formalize their intention to work together without immediately creating legally binding obligations. It is particularly relevant in the Dutch legal context, where it serves as a preliminary agreement that outlines the framework for future cooperation. This document type is commonly used in scenarios such as business partnerships, research collaborations, joint ventures, or strategic alliances. The MOU typically includes sections on the scope of collaboration, roles and responsibilities, resource commitments, and confidentiality provisions. While primarily non-binding under Dutch law, certain provisions (such as confidentiality and intellectual property) can be made explicitly binding. The document provides flexibility while establishing clear expectations and demonstrating serious intent to collaborate.
