COMPANY LETTERHEAD
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{{company_address}}
Phone: {{phone}}
Email: {{email}}
Website: {{website}}
PATENT ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT
This Patent Assignment Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into on this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}} (the “Effective Date”),
BETWEEN:
{{assignor_name}}, with its principal place of business at {{assignor_address}} (hereinafter referred to as the “Assignor”);
AND
{{assignee_name}}, with its principal place of business at {{assignee_address}} (hereinafter referred to as the “Assignee”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Assignor is the sole and exclusive owner of all rights, title, and interest in and to the patent applications/patents more fully described in Schedule A attached hereto (the “Patents”);
WHEREAS, the Assignor desires to assign, transfer, and convey to the Assignee all of its right, title, and interest in and to the Patents;
WHEREAS, the Assignee desires to acquire all right, title, and interest in and to the Patents from the Assignor;
ASSIGNMENT
For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Assignor hereby irrevocably assigns, transfers, and conveys to the Assignee, its successors, and assigns, all of the Assignor’s right, title, and interest in and to the Patents, including without limitation, all rights to make, use, sell, offer for sale, and import products and services covered by the Patents, and all rights to sue for and recover damages for past, present, and future infringement of the Patents.
CONSIDERATION
In consideration for the assignment of the Patents, the Assignee shall pay to the Assignor the sum of {{consideration_amount}} ({{currency}}) on or before {{payment_due_date}}. Parties may also agree to other forms of consideration such as equity, royalties, or a combination thereof, as detailed in an attached schedule or separate agreement.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ASSIGNOR
The Assignor hereby represents and warrants to the Assignee that:
a. The Assignor is the sole and exclusive owner of the entire right, title, and interest in and to the Patents.
b. The Assignor has the full right, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement and to make the assignment contemplated hereby.
c. The Patents are valid and subsisting and have not been abandoned or dedicated to the public.
d. To the best of the Assignor’s knowledge, the Patents do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.
e. There are no outstanding liens, charges, or encumbrances of any kind on or against the Patents.
COVENANTS OF ASSIGNOR
The Assignor agrees to execute all further lawful instruments and do all further lawful acts necessary or appropriate to perfect and confirm the Assignee's sole and exclusive ownership of the Patents, including without limitation, executing and filing any documents required by any patent office or governmental authority.
GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{country}}. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity, or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration in {{city}}, in accordance with the arbitration rules of {{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.
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Patent Assignment Agreement as of the Effective Date.
ASSIGNOR:
_____________________________
{{assignor_name}}
Title: {{assignor_title}}
ASSIGNEE:
_____________________________
{{assignee_name}}
Title: {{assignee_title}}
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