The IP Assignment agreement is a crucial legal document used in South Africa when transferring ownership of intellectual property from one party to another. This document is essential in various business contexts, including employee inventions, corporate acquisitions, technology transfers, and research commercialization. The agreement must comply with South African intellectual property laws and registration requirements, making it particularly important to include specific provisions required by local legislation. IP Assignment agreements are commonly used in corporate restructuring, start-up formation, employment relationships, and technology commercialization, requiring careful attention to local legal requirements and proper documentation for IP offices.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Your data doesn't train Genie's AI
You keep IP ownership聽of your docs
1. Parties: Identification of the Assignor and Assignee with full legal names and details
2. Background: Context of the IP creation/ownership and reason for the assignment
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms including types of IP being transferred, effective date, and territory
4. Assignment: Core provision transferring all rights, title, and interest in the IP from Assignor to Assignee
5. Consideration: Details of payment or other consideration for the IP assignment
6. Warranties and Representations: Assignor's warranties regarding ownership, right to assign, non-infringement, and validity of IP
7. Further Assurances: Obligation to execute additional documents and assist with IP transfer formalities
8. Waiver of Moral Rights: Where applicable, waiver of moral rights in copyrighted works
9. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information related to the assigned IP
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of South African law and jurisdiction
11. Signature: Execution block with date and signatures
1. Employee Obligations: Include when assignment involves employee-created IP or affects ongoing employment relationships
2. Registration and Recordal: Include when IP requires registration or recordal with authorities
3. Tax Provisions: Include when assignment has significant tax implications
4. Cross-Border Provisions: Include when IP assignment involves international transfer
5. Third Party Rights: Include when there are existing licenses or third-party rights affecting the IP
6. Non-Competition: Include when restricting Assignor's future use of similar IP
7. Indemnification: Include when specific indemnities are required beyond standard warranties
8. Security Interests: Include when IP is subject to any security interests or liens
1. Schedule A - Intellectual Property Description: Detailed description of all IP being assigned including registration numbers
2. Schedule B - Existing Licenses: List of existing licenses, agreements or encumbrances affecting the IP
3. Schedule C - Assignment Forms: Specific assignment forms required for recording with IP offices
4. Schedule D - Payment Terms: Detailed payment schedule and terms if consideration is complex
5. Schedule E - Prior Rights: List of any retained rights or prior user rights
6. Appendix 1 - IP Documentation: Copies of registration certificates and other relevant IP documentation
Find the exact document you need
Agreement On Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights
A comprehensive agreement governing intellectual property rights protection and enforcement under South African law and international TRIPS standards.
Download
IP Contract
A South African law-governed agreement for managing intellectual property rights transfer or licensing, compliant with local IP legislation and regulations.
Download
IP Rights Contract
A South African law-governed agreement for the transfer or licensing of intellectual property rights, ensuring legal protection and compliance with local IP legislation.
Download
Assignment On Intellectual Property Rights
A South African law-governed agreement for transferring intellectual property rights from one party to another, ensuring legal compliance and protection of transferred IP assets.
Download
Property Rights Agreement
A legal agreement governing property rights and their transfer under South African law, detailing rights, obligations, and compliance requirements for all parties involved.
Download
Patent Confidentiality Agreement
A South African law-governed agreement protecting confidential patent-related information between parties sharing sensitive intellectual property data.
Download
IP Assignment Contract
A South African law-governed agreement for transferring intellectual property rights from an Assignor to an Assignee, ensuring complete and legally compliant IP ownership transfer.
Download
Intellectual Property Release Agreement
A South African law-governed agreement facilitating the release and transfer of intellectual property rights between parties, covering various forms of IP including patents, copyrights, and trademarks.
Download
IP License
South African-law governed agreement for licensing intellectual property rights, establishing terms for IP usage and commercialization.
Download
Contract To Protect Intellectual Property
A South African law-governed agreement for protecting intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Download
Trademark Assignment
A legal document governed by South African law that transfers all rights and ownership in a trademark from one party to another.
Download
IP Assignment
A South African law-governed agreement for transferring intellectual property rights from one party to another, ensuring compliance with local IP legislation and registration requirements.
Download
Joint Patent Ownership Agreement
A South African law-governed agreement establishing rights and obligations between joint patent owners, including ownership allocation, commercialization, and revenue sharing arrangements.
Download
Copyright Exclusive License
A South African law-governed agreement granting exclusive rights to use and commercialize copyrighted works, subject to the Copyright Act 98 of 1978.
Download
Trademark Licence Agreement
A South African law-governed agreement allowing the licensed use of trademarks, including terms for usage, quality control, and royalties.
Download
Simple Intellectual Property Agreement
A South African law-governed agreement for managing intellectual property rights transfer, licensing, and protection between parties.
Download
Joint Development Agreement Intellectual Property
A South African law-governed agreement structuring collaborative R&D activities and resulting IP rights between multiple parties.
Download
Assignment And Transfer Of Copyright
A South African law-governed agreement that transfers complete copyright ownership from one party to another, including all associated rights and interests.
Download
Trademark License Agreement Royalty Payment
A South African law-governed agreement establishing trademark licensing rights and royalty payment obligations between a trademark owner and licensee.
Download
Consulting Agreement Intellectual Property
South African consulting agreement focusing on intellectual property rights, defining service terms and IP ownership under SA law.
Download
Intellectual Property Lease Agreement
A South African law-governed agreement for leasing intellectual property rights, establishing terms for temporary IP transfer between owner and user.
Download
Non Compete Intellectual Property Agreement
A South African law-governed agreement protecting intellectual property rights and implementing non-compete provisions, designed to safeguard business interests while ensuring legal compliance.
Download
Option Agreement Intellectual Property
A South African-law governed agreement granting the right to acquire specified intellectual property rights under predetermined terms and conditions within a set timeframe.
Download
Employee Confidentiality And Intellectual Property Agreement
A South African law-governed agreement protecting employer's confidential information and intellectual property rights in an employment relationship.
Download
Assignment And License Of Patent
A South African law-governed agreement combining patent ownership transfer and licensing rights, structured under the Patents Act 57 of 1978.
Download
Trademark Security Agreement
A South African law-governed agreement creating security interests over trademarks as collateral for financing arrangements.
Download
Patent Co Ownership Agreement
A South African law-governed agreement establishing rights and responsibilities between co-owners of patents, including ownership, management, and commercialization terms.
Download
Copyright Infringement Settlement Agreement
A South African law-governed agreement that resolves copyright infringement disputes between rights holders and alleged infringers, establishing settlement terms and future compliance requirements.
Download
Royalty Agreement For Intellectual Property
A South African law-governed agreement establishing terms for IP licensing and royalty payments, including payment terms and compliance requirements.
Download
Software Intellectual Property Rights Agreement
A South African law-governed agreement establishing ownership and usage rights for software intellectual property.
Download
Simple IP Assignment Agreement
A legal document governed by South African law that transfers intellectual property rights from an Assignor to an Assignee, establishing terms and conditions for the permanent transfer of IP ownership.
Download
Assignment And License Of Copyright
A South African law-governed agreement for transferring copyright ownership while establishing licensing arrangements for copyright works.
Download
Trademark Usage Agreement
A South African law-governed agreement establishing terms for authorized trademark usage, including licensing conditions and quality control requirements.
Download
Trade Secret License Agreement
A South African law-governed agreement for licensing confidential business information while maintaining its trade secret status and protecting the rights of both licensor and licensee.
Download
Exclusive Copyright License Agreement
A South African law-governed agreement granting exclusive rights to use and commercialize copyrighted works, providing the licensee with sole exploitation rights while protecting the copyright owner's interests.
Download
Software IP Transfer Agreement
A South African law-governed agreement for transferring complete intellectual property rights in software from one party to another, including all associated rights and obligations.
Download
Patent Licence Agreement
A South African law-governed agreement establishing terms for licensing patent rights, including commercialization terms and royalty arrangements.
Download
IP Agreement
A South African law-governed agreement for the transfer, licensing, or assignment of intellectual property rights, ensuring legal protection and commercial exploitation of IP assets.
Download
Copyright Purchase Agreement
A South African law-governed agreement for the transfer of copyright ownership from one party to another, including terms of sale and ownership warranties.
Download
Joint Trademark Ownership Agreement
A South African law-governed agreement establishing joint ownership rights and responsibilities for shared trademarks between multiple parties.
Download
骋别苍颈别鈥檚 Security Promise
Genie is the safest place to draft. Here鈥檚 how we prioritise your privacy and security.
Your documents are private:
We do not train on your data; 骋别苍颈别鈥檚 AI improves independently
All data stored on Genie is private to your organisation
Your documents are protected:
Your documents are protected by ultra-secure 256-bit encryption
We are ISO27001 certified, so your data is secure
Organizational security:
You retain IP ownership of your documents and their information
You have full control over your data and who gets to see it
.png)