IP Contract Drafting

IP contracts are the legal instruments through which intellectual property rights are commercially exploited, protected, and transferred. Poorly drafted contracts lead to disputes, loss of rights, and costly litigation. IPForte drafts precise, commercially focused IP contracts tailored to each client's specific situation.

Contracts We Draft

• Trademark Licence Agreements — Exclusive, non-exclusive, and sole licences with quality control provisions
• Patent Licence Agreements — Technology licences with royalty structures and sublicensing rights
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) — Unilateral and mutual, for employees, partners, and investors
• Technology Transfer Agreements — Know-how transfer with training and support obligations
• Franchise Agreements — IP-heavy franchise documentation including system manuals
• Co-existence Agreements — Between competing trademark owners to avoid conflict
• Assignment Deeds — Trademark, patent, and copyright assignment documents
• IP Warranties in M&A — IP representations and warranties in business acquisitions
• Software Licensing — SaaS agreements, end-user licences (EULA), open source compliance

Our Drafting Approach

Every contract is drafted from scratch — not from templates — with specific attention to: the exact scope of rights granted, royalty calculation mechanisms, quality control (essential for trademark licences), termination triggers, post-termination obligations, dispute resolution (arbitration vs. court), and governing law.