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Co-Branding Agreement

This Co-Branding Agreement template outlines the terms and conditions under which two companies will collaborate to market and promote a product or service under both their brands. It is ideal for formalizing marketing partnerships.

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Co-Branding Agreement

Co-Branding Agreement

Company Letterhead

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Phone: {{brand_a_phone}}

Email: {{brand_a_email}}

Website: {{brand_a_website}}

Co-Branding Agreement

This Co-Branding Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of {{effective_date}} ("Effective Date") by and between:

Brand A: {{brand_a_company_name}}, a company duly organized and existing under the laws of {{country_a}}, with its principal place of business at {{brand_a_address}} ("Brand A").

AND

Brand B: {{brand_b_company_name}}, a company duly organized and existing under the laws of {{country_b}}, with its principal place of business at {{brand_b_address}} ("Brand B").

Brand A and Brand B are hereinafter collectively referred to as "Parties" and individually as "Party".

1. Purpose of the Agreement

The Parties desire to collaborate on a co-branded initiative involving {{product_service_description}} (the "Co-Branded Product/Service"), leveraging their respective brand identities to achieve shared marketing and business objectives.

2. Scope of Co-Branding

2.1. Brand Usage: Each Party grants the other a non-exclusive, non-transferable, royalty-free license to use its trademarks, service marks, logos, and trade names (collectively, "Marks") solely in connection with the Co-Branded Product/Service as specified in this Agreement.

2.2. Marketing Activities: The Parties agree to jointly undertake marketing and promotional activities for the Co-Branded Product/Service, which may include, but are not limited to, {{marketing_activities_list}}.

2.3. Promotional Materials: All promotional materials, including but not limited to, advertisements, press releases, website content, and social media posts featuring both Parties' Marks shall be subject to mutual approval by both Parties prior to their dissemination.

3. Responsibilities of the Parties

3.1. Brand A Responsibilities: Brand A shall be responsible for {{brand_a_responsibilities_list}}.

3.2. Brand B Responsibilities: Brand B shall be responsible for {{brand_b_responsibilities_list}}.

4. Brand Guidelines and Quality Control

4.1. Brand Guidelines: Each Party shall provide the other with its brand guidelines, including specifications for logo usage, color palettes, and messaging. Both Parties agree to adhere to these guidelines when using the other Party's Marks.

4.2. Quality Control: Both Parties commit to maintaining the highest quality standards for the Co-Branded Product/Service and associated marketing. Any materials or activities that may negatively impact the brand reputation of either Party shall be promptly addressed and rectified.

5. Term and Termination

5.1. Term: This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for a period of {{term_length}} unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions herein.

5.2. Termination for Cause: Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if the other Party commits a material breach of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within {{cure_period}} days after receiving written notice thereof.

5.3. Termination for Convenience: Either Party may terminate this Agreement for convenience by providing {{notice_period_for_convenience}} days' written notice to the other Party.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1. Ownership: Each Party retains all rights, title, and interest in and to its own Marks and intellectual property. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a transfer of ownership of any intellectual property.

6.2. Co-Developed IP: Any intellectual property jointly developed by the Parties in connection with the Co-Branded Product/Service shall be jointly owned by the Parties, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

7. Confidentiality

Each Party acknowledges that it may have access to confidential and proprietary information of the other Party. Both Parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of such information and not to disclose it to any third party without the prior written consent of the disclosing Party.

8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_law_country}}. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be resolved through {{dispute_resolution_method}} located in {{dispute_resolution_location}}.

9. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to such subject matter.

Signature Block

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Co-Branding Agreement as of the Effective Date.

For Brand A:

_________________________

Name: {{brand_a_signatory_name}}

Title: {{brand_a_signatory_title}}

Date: {{brand_a_signature_date}}

For Brand B:

_________________________

Name: {{brand_b_signatory_name}}

Title: {{brand_b_signatory_title}}

Date: {{brand_b_signature_date}}

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