Fact Sheet: Commercialising Intellectual Property - Assignment Agreements
This fact sheet deals with the assignment of Intellectual Property (IP) rights. An assignment can be beneficial in many business circumstances. Examples may include your company not having the means to undertake commercialisation or preferring to receive a once-off lump sum payment for the innovative technology. This implies having no further concerns regarding the maintenance and enforcement of the IP rights.
Infographic: Commercialising IP - Assignment Agreements
An IP assignment is a transfer of ownership of an intellectual property right, such as a patent, trade mark or copyright, from one party (the assignor) to another party (the assignee). This infographic adds together the benefits, risks and the key elements of assignment agreements.
IP Guide: Your Guide to IP and Contracts
IP can be transferred or licensed, offered to enter into cooperation agreements or contributed as capital in a joint venture. Protecting and managing IP through well-drafted agreements is key for business success. Therefore, the purpose of this guide on IP and contracts is to be a useful tool regarding IP exploitation and management. It aims to help businesses better understand contracts in the IP field and to get an idea on different key points and how these should be drafted.