Company Letterhead
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{{company_address}}
Phone: {{phone}}
Email: {{email}}
Website: {{website}}
AGREEMENT TO ASSIGN
This Agreement to Assign ('Agreement') is made and entered into on this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}} ('Effective Date'), by and between:
{{assignor_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{assignor_jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{assignor_address}} (hereinafter referred to as 'the Assignor');
AND
{{assignee_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{assignee_jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{assignee_address}} (hereinafter referred to as 'the Assignee').
The Assignor and the Assignee are hereinafter collectively referred to as 'the Parties' and individually as 'a Party'.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Assignor is the sole legal and beneficial owner of the intellectual property/asset described in Schedule A attached hereto ('the Assigned Asset');
WHEREAS, the Assignor desires to assign, transfer, and convey all its rights, title, and interest in and to the Assigned Asset to the Assignee;
WHEREAS, the Assignee desires to acquire all rights, title, and interest in and to the Assigned Asset from the Assignor, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
ASSIGNMENT
1.1. The Assignor hereby perpetually and irrevocably assigns, transfers, and conveys to the Assignee, effective as of the Effective Date, all of its worldwide right, title, and interest in and to the Assigned Asset, including, without limitation, all intellectual property rights, goodwill, and any other associated rights.
1.2. The Assignee hereby accepts the assignment, transfer, and conveyance of the Assigned Asset from the Assignor.
CONSIDERATION
2.1. In consideration for the assignment of the Assigned Asset, the Assignee shall pay the Assignor the sum of {{currency}} {{amount}} ({{amount_in_words}}) on or before {{payment_due_date}}.
2.2. Payment shall be made via {{payment_method}} to the Assignor's designated bank account: {{bank_name}}, Account No: {{account_number}}, Branch Code: {{branch_code}}.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE ASSIGNOR
3.1. The Assignor represents and warrants to the Assignee that:
(a) It is the sole legal and beneficial owner of the Assigned Asset and has the full right, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement and to assign the Assigned Asset to the Assignee.
(b) The Assigned Asset is free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, charges, or other claims of any kind, except as expressly disclosed in writing to the Assignee.
(c) The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance of its obligations hereunder will not violate any agreement or instrument to which the Assignor is a party or by which it is bound.
(d) To the best of the Assignor's knowledge, the Assigned Asset does not infringe upon any intellectual property rights of any third party.
INDEMNIFICATION
4.1. The Assignor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Assignee from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from any breach of the Assignor's representations and warranties contained in this Agreement.
4.2. The Assignee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Assignor from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from the Assignee's use or exploitation of the Assigned Asset after the Effective Date.
GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
5.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_jurisdiction}}.
5.2. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be resolved by arbitration in accordance with the rules of {{arbitration_institution}} in {{arbitration_city}}, {{arbitration_country}}.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether oral or written.
6.2. Amendments: No amendment, modification, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties.
6.3. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
6.4. Notices: All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered personally, sent by registered mail, or by email to the addresses specified in this Agreement or such other address as a Party may designate by notice to the other Party.
6.5. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
_____________________________
For: {{assignor_company_name}}
Name: {{assignor_signatory_name}}
Title: {{assignor_signatory_title}}
Date: {{assignor_signature_date}}
_____________________________
For: {{assignee_company_name}}
Name: {{assignee_signatory_name}}
Title: {{assignee_signatory_title}}
Date: {{assignee_signature_date}}
SCHEDULE A: DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNED ASSET
{{description_of_assigned_asset}}
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