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IP Sale Agreement
This Intellectual Property Sale Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the 'Agreement') is made and entered into on this {{date}} day of {{month}}, {{year}}, by and between:
{{seller_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated and registered under the laws of {{seller_jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{seller_address}} (hereinafter referred to as the 'Seller');
AND
{{buyer_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated and registered under the laws of {{buyer_jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{buyer_address}} (hereinafter referred to as the 'Buyer').
The Seller and the Buyer are hereinafter collectively referred to as the 'Parties' and individually as a 'Party'.
Recitals
WHEREAS, the Seller is the sole and exclusive owner of certain intellectual property rights as more fully described in Schedule A (hereinafter referred to as the 'Intellectual Property');
WHEREAS, the Seller desires to sell and transfer, and the Buyer desires to purchase and acquire, all rights, title, and interest in and to the Intellectual Property, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
Definitions
For the purpose of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them below:
“Intellectual Property” shall mean all patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, industrial designs, domain names, and all other intellectual property rights, whether registered or unregistered, and all applications for the registration of any of the foregoing, owned or controlled by the Seller as further detailed in Schedule A.
“Purchase Price” shall mean the total consideration payable by the Buyer to the Seller for the acquisition of the Intellectual Property, as specified in Clause 4.1.
Sale and Transfer of Intellectual Property
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Seller hereby sells, assigns, and transfers to the Buyer, and the Buyer hereby purchases and acquires from the Seller, all of the Seller’s right, title, and interest in and to the Intellectual Property, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, and charges.
Purchase Price and Payment Terms
The total purchase price for the Intellectual Property shall be {{currency}} {{amount}} ({{amount_in_words}}), exclusive of any applicable taxes (the 'Purchase Price').
The Purchase Price shall be paid by the Buyer to the Seller in the following manner:
An initial payment of {{currency}} {{initial_payment_amount}} upon the signing of this Agreement.
The remaining balance of {{currency}} {{remaining_balance_amount}} on or before {{final_payment_date}}.
Representations and Warranties of the Seller
The Seller hereby represents and warrants to the Buyer that:
The Seller is the sole and exclusive owner of the Intellectual Property and has the full right, power, and authority to sell and transfer the Intellectual Property to the Buyer.
The Intellectual Property is free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, and adverse claims.
The Seller has not granted any licenses or rights to the Intellectual Property that would conflict with the rights granted to the Buyer hereunder.
To the best of the Seller’s knowledge, the Intellectual Property does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.
Covenants of the Buyer
The Buyer agrees to:
Pay the Purchase Price in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
Cooperate with the Seller in all reasonable respects to effectuate the transfer of the Intellectual Property, including executing all necessary documents and filings.
Indemnification
The Seller shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Buyer from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to any breach of the Seller’s representations and warranties contained in this Agreement.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_law_jurisdiction}}.
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the {{arbitration_institution}}.
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 Agreement on the date first above written.
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SELLER:
By: ___________________________
Name: {{seller_signer_name}}
Title: {{seller_signer_title}}
Date: ___________________________
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BUYER:
By: ___________________________
Name: {{buyer_signer_name}}
Title: {{buyer_signer_title}}
Date: ___________________________
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