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Purchasing Terms and Conditions
Purchasing Terms and Conditions outline the baseline commercial and legal framework for buyers when acquiring goods or services. This playbook guides you through essential clauses like payment, delivery, and liability, ensuring consistent protection across suppliers.
Intellectual Property Ownership
Negotiation strategy
Ensure that all pre-existing IP remains with the company and negotiate for exclusive rights to any newly created IP. Consider including clauses that allow for sublicensing if necessary.
Negotiate to retain ownership of any IP you bring into the project and seek fair compensation for any newly created IP. Ensure that any licenses granted are limited in scope and duration.
Essential elements
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Pre-existing IP Ownership
Ownership of existing IP assets.
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Newly Created IP
Ownership of IP developed during contract.
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License Grant
Terms for IP usage rights.
Action framework
ACCEPT
Propose edits if the scope of the license is too broad or if ownership terms are unclear.
EDIT
Reject clauses that attempt to transfer ownership of pre-existing IP without adequate compensation.
ADD
Add language to clarify joint ownership terms or to specify sublicensing rights.
PRO TIP
Always define the scope and duration of any IP licenses to avoid future disputes.
Real-world examples
FAVORABLE
Clear Ownership Clause
"Each party shall retain ownership of its pre-existing intellectual property, including but not limited to patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, that were developed or acquired prior to the execution of this Agreement."
NEUTRAL
Basic License Grant
"Each party grants the other a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use its pre-existing IP for the duration of this Agreement."
UNFAVORABLE
Ambiguous Ownership Terms
"Ownership of intellectual property created during the project will be determined at a later date."
Alternative scenarios & positions
Joint Ventures
In joint ventures, ensure that IP ownership and revenue-sharing arrangements are clearly defined to prevent conflicts.
High-Risk Projects
For high-risk projects, consider additional protections for IP, such as escrow arrangements or performance-based milestones.
International Collaborations
In international collaborations, account for jurisdictional differences in IP laws and ensure compliance with local regulations.
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WEEK 2
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WEEK 3
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Your team builds initial playbooks, reviews existing clause libraries, and trains the DocJuris agent to align with your internal standards and negotiation positions.
WEEK 4
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