These assignment agreements are for the transfer of rights in software, copyright or other intellectual property. Use them where you want an outright sale rather than a licence.
Intellectual property assignment agreements
IP rights sale agreement: in invention or process
This is an agreement for the sale of rights in an invention or improvement, or in any software or technical product. It may be an innovative new product for sale or a device to improve an existing product. The product could be a software game or designs for a railway bridge or any other invention. We assume the buyer requires full control so that he can brand and market it as his own. Option for seller to licence supporting intellectual property.
IP rights sale agreement: in invention or process: for cash and shares
This is an agreement for the sale of rights in an invention or improvement, or in any software or technical product. It may be an innovative new product for sale or a device to improve an existing product. The product could be a software game or designs for a railway bridge or any other invention. We assume the buyer requires full control so that he can brand and market it as his own. Option for seller to licence supporting intellectual property, like trade marks or patents. Payment in cash and shares. Other options too.
IP rights sale agreement: in television, film or media production
This is an agreement for a buyer and seller of rights in any audio-visual creative work. Neither party is preferred. The work could be a film, a television production, an advertising production. We assume the buyer requires full control so that he can brand and market it as his own, so the deal is a sale and not a licence. Payment is part cash and part shares in the buyer company. Edit for a straight cash deal.
Assignment agreement: of music copyright or other IP; cash sale; seller retains right to buy back
This is a straight forward assignment of music or other IP rights for cash with a right of first refusal for seller (pre-emption right). Option for seller to retain some rights. Thorough but flexible agreement.
Assignment agreement: of music copyright; sale plus royalty; limited territory
This is a straight forward cash sale plus continuing royalty agreement of rights in music for recording and resale and/or performance. The agreement specifies the terms and limitations you can select.
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