Ownership of deliverables

The Ownership of Deliverables clause specifies who retains the rights to the outputs or products created under a contract. It typically determines whether the client or the contractor holds intellectual property rights, ensuring clarity on the use, modification, and distribution of the deliverables.

17 Ownership of deliverables examples

  • Description
    Ownership of Deliverables (i)    Customer shall own all right, title and interest, including worldwide ownership of copyright and patent rights, in and to all Intellectual Property Rights in and to the [***]. Provider hereby irrevocably assigns to Customer without further consideration all right, title and interest in and to such [***], including patent, copyright, trade secret and other Intellectual Property Rights therein. To the extent permitted by applicable Law, Provider hereby unconditionally and irrevocably waives any moral rights (or other similar rights however denominated in a jurisdiction) otherwise exercisable with respect to such [***]. Upon Customer’s request, Provider will execute and deliver any documents or take such other actions as may reasonably be necessary to effect or perfect such assignment or waiver. Customer acknowledges that Provider shall own all right, title and interest, including worldwide ownership of copyright and patent rights, in and to all Intellectual Property Rights in and to the Performance [***].
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    Sabre Corp (SABR)
  • Description
    Ownership of Deliverables. All rights, including all Intellectual Property rights, title and interest in and to all Deliverables and all technology and materials contained therein, other than Supplier Property, shall be owned solely and exclusively by Company. Except to the extent a Deliverable comprises Supplier Property, Supplier shall assign, and hereby perpetually and irrevocably assigns, to Company, all of its right, title and interest in and to the Deliverables (and all future modifications, Derivative Works and improvements thereto) throughout the world, including all uses in all media now known or in the future developed in any jurisdiction and all lawful means and forms of exploitation now known or in the future developed in any jurisdiction. In the event the foregoing assignment is not recognized by Law, Supplier shall grant and hereby grants to Company and its Affiliates an exclusive, unrestricted, worldwide, royalty-free, fully paid-up, transferable, irrevocable, license to use, copy, and display, modify, and create Derivative Works in the Deliverables and Supplier agrees not to use the Deliverables, except as contemplated under this Agreement, in any manner without the express written consent of Company. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, (a) Supplier shall retain ownership of Supplier Property as well as improvements, enhancements and Derivative Works to Supplier Property, to the extent not derived from Company Property and (b) any pre-existing third party materials licensed or provided to Supplier and included in a Deliverable shall be subject to any applicable terms and conditions imposed by such third party. Supplier shall not include any Supplier Property or third party materials in any Deliverables without the express prior written consent of Company.
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    Forethought Life Insurance Co
  • Description
    Ownership of Deliverables. Unless otherwise expressly stated in a Statement of Work, all rights, including all Intellectual Property rights, title and interest in and to all Deliverables and all technology and materials contained therein other than LPL Property shall be owned solely and exclusively by Refinitiv, and LPL shall have the right to use such Deliverables as part of the BETA Services pursuant to its license rights as set forth herein.
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    LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA)
  • Description
    Ownership of Deliverables. As between the Parties, Client shall own all Deliverables, but Cytovance may withhold Deliverables (whether completed or in-process) as expressly permitted in this Agreement without any liability to Client.
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    GT Biopharma, Inc. (GTBP)
  • Description
    Ownership of Deliverables. Except as set forth in Section 11.2, all data and information resulting from the conduct of Packaging and required to be delivered to Client hereunder shall be the sole property of Client and shall be subject to Client’s exclusive use, commercial or otherwise.
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    Blue Water Acquisition Corp.
  • Description
    Ownership of Deliverables and Intellectual Property Rights in Deliverables. Dermata is, and shall be, the sole and exclusive owner of all right, title and interest in and to all documents, data, information, work product and other materials, and all Intellectual Property Rights therein, that are delivered to Dermata (“Deliverables”) by Reka-Farm as a result of Reka-Farm conducting activities pursuant to this Agreement. Any Intellectual Property Rights in Deliverables shall be deemed Dermata Intellectual Property Rights and the contents of Deliverables shall be deemed Dermata Confidential Information. Reka-Farm hereby irrevocably assigns, and shall cause Reka-Farm personnel to irrevocably assign to Dermata, in each case without additional consideration, all right, title and interest throughout the world in and to the Deliverables, including all Intellectual Property Rights in Deliverables. Reka-Farm shall cause Reka-Farm personnel to irrevocably waive, to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws, any and all claims such Reka-Farm personnel may now or hereafter have in any jurisdiction to so-called “moral rights” or rights of droit moral with respect to the Deliverables. Upon the request of Dermata, Reka-Farm shall, and shall cause Reka-Farm Personnel to, promptly take such further actions, including execution and delivery of all appropriate instruments of conveyance, as may be necessary to assist Dermata to prosecute, register, perfect or record its rights in or to any Deliverables. Reka-Farm shall cause Reka-Farm Contactors to assign to Dermata or Reka-Farm, as applicable, to assign to Dermata, in each case without additional consideration, all right, title and interest throughout the world each such Reka-Farm Contractor may have in and to the Deliverables, including all Intellectual Property Rights in Deliverables. Reka-Farm shall also cause Reka-Farm Contactors to irrevocably waive, to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws, any and all claims such Reka-Farm personnel may now or hereafter have in any jurisdiction to so-called “moral rights” or rights of droit moral with respect to the Deliverables.
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    Dermata Therapeutics, Inc. (DRMA, DRMAW)
  • Description
    Ownership of Deliverables and Work Product. Unless otherwise specified in the applicable SOW, YouNow shall retain all right, title, and interest in and to any (i) deliverables provided to PeerStream under an SOW (“Deliverables”) or (ii) work product, technology or inventions developed under an SOW (“Work Product”), including all intellectual property rights therein and thereto. Unless otherwise specified in the applicable SOW, YouNow hereby grants to PeerStream a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free, non-sublicenseable, non-transferable license to use any Deliverables and Work Product solely in connection with PeerStream’s authorized use of the Platform and Developer Materials under this Agreement.
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    YouNow, Inc.
  • Description
    Ownership of Deliverables. Vendor hereby irrevocably assigns to the Company, its successors and assigns exclusive ownership rights, including without limitation all patent, copyright, and trade secret rights, in and to the Deliverables, which shall be considered works made for hire.
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    AHP Title Holdings LLC
  • Description
    Ownership of Deliverables. Licensee shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all Deliverables, including work product uniquely applicable to Licensee or reliant upon or derived from the Licensee Knowledge Base or other information provided by Licensee. Licensee shall have the right to use Deliverables for any and all purposes. Deliverables are deemed proprietary information of Licensee. Licensor hereby irrevocably assigns to Licensee, without additional consideration, all right, title and interest throughout the world, in and to said Deliverables, including any patent rights. For purposes of the copyright laws of the United States, Deliverables will constitute works made for hire, except to the extent such Deliverables cannot by law be works made for hire. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, Licensor hereby acknowledges and agrees that (a) it has no right or license to use, publish, reproduce, prepare derivative works based upon, distribute, perform, or display any Deliverable(s).
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    STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS INC /NV/ (STQN)
  • Description
    Ownership of Deliverables.   (a) Except as set forth in Section 3.1(e), Client owns all worldwide right, title, and interest in and to all written, graphic, coded, audio, and visual materials and other work product (whether finished or unfinished and whether used by Client or not) that are delivered to or developed for Client under this Agreement or are prepared by or on behalf of Service Providers in the course of performing the Services, including all Intellectual Property Rights therein, together with all of the goodwill associated therewith (collectively, the “Deliverables”). The Deliverables shall include, without limitation (whether finished or unfinished and whether used by Client or not), all copy, blogs, storyboards, concepts, ideas, inventions, discoveries, domain names, logos, taglines, slogans, website design, style, content, structure and look and feel, internet portals, videos, research, studies, reports, presentations and proposals, artwork, videos, music, lyrics, photographs, graphic materials, audiovisual works, and telephone numbers for use by Client’s consumers or customers.
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    CurrencyWorks Inc. (MWRK)
  • Description
    Ownership of Deliverables. Consultant agrees that all Deliverables will be the sole and exclusive property of Company. If any portion of any Deliverable qualifies as a “work made for hire” under applicable law, Company and Consultant agree that title to such portion of the Deliverable shall vest in Company (or such Company Affiliate as Company may from time to time designate) as a work made for hire. With respect to all other portions of the Deliverable, Consultant hereby irrevocably transfers and assigns to Company (or such Company Affiliate as Company may from time to time designate), to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, all existing and future right, title and interest therein and thereto, including all worldwide patent rights (including patent applications and disclosures), copyright rights, database rights, trademark, mask work rights, trade secret rights, know-how, right of publicity and any and all other intellectual property or proprietary rights (collectively, “IPR”) therein, as well as the right to sue for damages and other remedies for infringement of any IPR. At Company’s request and expense, during and after the term of this Agreement, Consultant will assist and cooperate with Company in all respects, and will execute documents, and will take such further acts reasonably requested by Company to enable Company to acquire, transfer, maintain, perfect and enforce its IPR and other legal protections for the Deliverables. Consultant hereby appoints the officers of Company as Consultant’s attorney-in-fact to execute documents on behalf of Consultant for this limited purpose.
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    AppLovin Corp (APP)
  • Description
    Ownership of Deliverables; Use of Assay Data. As between the Parties, Client shall and hereby does solely own all right, title, and interest in and to (1) the Assay Data and Deliverables and (2), except as contemplated below with respect to SomaScan Technology Improvements, all results or other information or intellectual property created or generated using the Assay Data, whether or not it is patentable or subject to other forms of intellectual property protection (collectively (1) and (2), the “Assay Data IP”). SomaLogic shall, and hereby does, assign, transfer and convey (and shall cause to be assigned, transferred and conveyed) to Client SomaLogic’s right, title, and interest in and to all such Assay Data IP. SomaLogic shall provide, at Client’s expense, all assistance reasonably required by Client to consummate, record, and perfect the foregoing assignment, including without limitation signing all papers and documents necessary to register and/or record such assignment with the United States Patent & Trademark Office, other state and federal agencies, and all corresponding government agencies and departments in all other countries. SomaLogic shall also provide, at Client’s expense, all assistance reasonably required by Client to defend, assert or otherwise enforce any patent rights claiming or disclosing Assay Data IP, including without limitation by executing documents, providing documents, affidavits or witness testimony. Client will have the sole right to prepare, file, defend and enforce patent rights claiming or otherwise disclosing any Assay Data IP.
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    CM Life Sciences II Inc.
  • Description
    Ownership of deliverables provided by PMO shall belong to the Company save for the deliverables that PMO claims ownership. The Company may not use any deliverable, or any material provided by PMO for the purpose other than initial public offering unless prior consent with PMO.
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    HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. (HTCR)
  • Description
    Ownership of Deliverables. All work product, documentation, and other deliverables (if any), in any medium ("Deliverables"), prepared or originated specifically for the Company in connection with the Services shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Company and are deemed works for hire. Consultant hereby assigns to the Company all rights, title and interest in and to the Deliverables.
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    M.D.C. HOLDINGS, INC.
  • Description
    (Ownership of Deliverables) All title, license, intellectual property rights and other rights in the deliverables produced in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall be owned by GLAAM.
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    Captivision Inc. (CAPT, CAPTW)
  • Description
    Ownership of Deliverables and Work Product. Props PBC shall retain all right, title, and interest in and to any (i) deliverables provided to Props PBC under an SOW or (ii) work product, technology or inventions developed under an SOW, including all intellectual property rights therein and thereto.
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    YouNow, Inc.
  • Description
    Ownership of Deliverables. Subject to Sections 4.3 and 4.4, SISW will own all intellectual property rights in or related to all deliverables that are developed and delivered by SISW under this Agreement, and such deliverables will be SISW’s Confidential information as further defined in Section 9.1. SISW also will own all intellectual property rights in or related to any know-how, techniques, concepts or ideas developed in the performance of the Professional Services provided hereunder and related to SISW’s Pre-existing Material.
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    Micropolis Holding Co

What is Ownership of Deliverables?

Ownership of deliverables refers to the legal rights and responsibilities associated with the outputs or end-products created through a project or contractual arrangement. These can include reports, prototypes, software, designs, and any other work products generated during a project. The ownership determines who has ultimate control over the use, distribution, and modification of these deliverables.

When should I use Ownership of Deliverables?

Ownership of deliverables should be addressed whenever a contract involves the creation of specific outputs. This is critical in:

  • Collaborative projects where multiple parties contribute to the final product.
  • Commercial agreements involving the development of intellectual property, such as software, patents, or design works.
  • Freelance or consulting arrangements where work-for-hire might be applicable.
  • Licensing agreements where future use and adaptation of the deliverable must be clear and agreed upon.

How do I write Ownership of Deliverables clauses?

When drafting ownership of deliverables clauses, consider the following elements to ensure clarity and protect interests:

  1. Define Deliverables: Clearly identify and describe what constitutes a deliverable within the scope of the project.

    Example: “The deliverables shall include, but not be limited to, the final project report, all data analyses, and any software codes developed during the term of this agreement.”

  2. Specify Ownership: Clearly state who will own the final deliverables and any associated intellectual property rights upon completion.

    Example: “Upon full payment, Client shall own all rights, titles, and interests in and to the final deliverables, including, but not limited to, copyrights and patents.”

  3. Include Usage Rights: Outline rights of use, modification, and distribution for the deliverables, which may include limitations or specific permissions.

    Example: “The Developer retains a non-exclusive right to use the developed software code for promotional purposes and internal projects.”

  4. Address Transfer and Assignment Rights: Specify conditions under which ownership can be transferred or assigned to other parties.

    Example: “The Client shall not transfer the ownership of the deliverables to a third party without the prior written consent of the Developer.”

Which contracts typically contain Ownership of Deliverables?

Contracts that typically address ownership of deliverables include:

  • Services Agreements: Such as consultancy contracts where specific outcomes are expected.
  • Freelance and Independent Contractor Agreements: Addressing who owns the work created by the contractor.
  • Software Development Agreements: Defining ownership of code, applications, and related intellectual property.
  • Research and Development Agreements: Where innovations or new methodologies are developed.
  • Publishing Contracts: Stating the author or publisher rights regarding the final manuscript or work.

Clearly defining ownership of deliverables is essential in avoiding future disputes and ensuring that all parties understand their rights and obligations related to project outputs.

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