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PLAYBOOK TEMPLATES
Severance & Employment Separation Agreement
A Severance & Employment Separation Agreement formalizes the terms of an employee‚ exit and related payments. This playbook emphasizes release language, confidentiality, and non-disparagement clauses.
Intellectual Property
Negotiation strategy
Ensure all intellectual property created during the engagement is assigned to the company. Include a waiver of moral rights to allow unrestricted use and modification.
Negotiate for a non-exclusive license to use the works for personal portfolio purposes and ensure moral rights are respected where possible.
Essential elements
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IP Assignment
Assigns IP rights to the company.
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Moral Rights Waiver
Waives moral rights for unrestricted use.
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License Back
Allows contractor personal use.
Action framework
ACCEPT
Propose edits if the clause does not include a waiver of moral rights or a license back to the contractor.
EDIT
Reject if the clause fails to assign all IP rights to the company.
ADD
Add language for jurisdiction-specific moral rights compliance.
PRO TIP
Always consult local legal experts for jurisdiction-specific IP and moral rights requirements.
Real-world examples
FAVORABLE
Preferred Clause
"The Contractor hereby assigns to the Company all rights, title, and interest in any intellectual property created during the engagement. The Contractor waives all moral rights in such works, allowing the Company unrestricted use and modification. The Contractor retains a non-exclusive license to use the works for personal portfolio purposes."
NEUTRAL
Fallback Clause
"The Contractor agrees to assign all intellectual property rights to the Company, subject to a mutual agreement on moral rights and licensing terms."
UNFAVORABLE
Incomplete Assignment
"The Contractor retains certain rights to the intellectual property created during the engagement, which may limit the Company's use."
Alternative scenarios & positions
High-Risk Projects
In high-risk projects, ensure IP clauses are robust to protect significant investments and innovations.
International Engagements
Consider jurisdiction-specific IP laws and moral rights when engaging international contractors.
Short-Term Contracts
For short-term contracts, streamline IP clauses to focus on essential rights and waivers.
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