The "Ownership of Work Product" clause establishes that any work product created by a contractor or employee as part of their role is the exclusive property of the hiring entity, and outlines the transfer of intellectual property rights. It ensures that the employer or client retains full ownership and control over all materials, ideas, and inventions generated during the course of the project or employment.
3. Ownership of Work Product. Consultant agrees that any and all Work Product, other than Preexisting IP (as defined below), shall be the sole and exclusive property of Client. Consultant hereby irrevocably assigns to Client all right, title and interest worldwide in and to any deliverables arising from the provision of the Services (“Deliverables”), and to any ideas, concepts, processes, discoveries, developments, formulae, information, materials, improvements, designs, artwork, content, software programs, other copyrightable works, and any other work product created, conceived or developed by Consultant (whether alone or jointly with others) for Client during or before the term of this Agreement, including all copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and other intellectual property rights therein (the “Work Product”). Consultant retains no rights to use the Work Product other than rights to Preexisting IP and agrees not to challenge the validity of Client’s ownership of the Work Product. Consultant agrees to execute, at Client’s request and expense, all documents and other instruments necessary or desirable to confirm such assignment. In the event that Consultant does not, for any reason, execute such documents within a reasonable time after Client’s request, Consultant hereby irrevocably appoints Client as Consultant’s attorney-in-fact for the purpose of executing such documents on Consultant’s behalf, which appointment is coupled with an interest.
3.Ownership of Work Product. Consultant hereby irrevocably assigns to Client all right, title and interest worldwide in and to any deliverables created under this Agreement and to any ideas, concepts, processes, discoveries, developments, formulae, information, materials, improvements, designs, content, other copyrightable works, and any other work product created, conceived or developed by Consultant (whether alone or jointly with others) for Client during or before the term of this Agreement, including all copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and other intellectual property rights therein (collectively, the “Work Product”). Consultant retains no rights to use the Work Product and agrees not to challenge the validity of Client’s ownership of the Work Product. Consultant agrees to execute, at Client’s request and expense, all documents and other instruments necessary or desirable to confirm such assignment, including without limitation, any copyright assignment or patent assignment provided by the Client.
4.Ownership of Work Product. Consultant hereby irrevocably assigns to Client all right, title and interest worldwide in and to any deliverables created in connection with the Services and to any ideas, concepts, processes, discoveries, developments, formulae, information, materials, improvements, designs, artwork, content, software programs, other copyrightable works, and any other work product created, conceived or developed by Consultant (whether alone or jointly with others) for Client during or before the term of this Agreement, including all copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and other intellectual property rights therein (including all rights to priority and rights to file patent applications and/or registered designs) (collectively, the “Work Product”). Consultant retains no rights to use the Work Product and agrees not to challenge the validity of Client’s ownership of the Work Product. Consultant agrees to execute, at Client’s request and expense, all documents and other instruments necessary or desirable to confirm such assignment, including without limitation, any copyright assignment or patent assignment provided by the Client. Consultant hereby irrevocably appoints Client as Consultant’s attorney-in-fact for the purpose of executing such documents on Consultant’s behalf, which appointment is coupled with an interest. At Client’s request, Consultant will promptly record any such patent assignment with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Client will reimburse Consultant for any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses actually incurred by Consultant in fulfilling its obligations under this section. Consultant will deliver each item of Work Product related to the Services and disclose promptly in writing to Client all other Work Product.
9. Ownership of Work Product. The Parties agree that all work product, information or other materials created and developed by Employee in connection with the performance of duties and responsibilities under this Agreement and any resulting intellectual property rights are the sole and exclusive property of Employer.
5. Intellectual Property Rights and Ownership of Work Product. 5.1 Consultant agrees that any and all ideas, inventions, discoveries, improvements, know-how, concepts, processes, discoveries, developments, formulae, information, materials, designs, content, techniques, software programs, other copyrightable works, and any other work product that Consultant creates, conceives, reduces to practice or develops during the term of the Agreement, alone or in conjunction with others, during or as a direct result of performing the Services for Client under this Agreement (collectively, the “Work Product”) shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Client. Consultant hereby assigns and agrees to assign to Client his or her entire right, title and interest worldwide in and to all Work Product, including any deliverables specified in a Project Assignment (“Deliverables”). Consultant agrees to execute, at Client’s request and expense, all documents and other instruments necessary or desirable to confirm such assignment, including without limitation, the copyright assignment set forth as Exhibit B (“Assignment of Copyright”) and the patent assignment set forth as Exhibit C (“Assignment of Patent Application”). Consultant hereby designates Client as his or her agent for, and grants to Client a power of attorney with full power of substitution, which power of attorney shall be deemed coupled with an interest, solely for the purpose of effecting the foregoing assignments from Consultant to Client. Consultant further agrees to cooperate and provide reasonable assistance to Client to obtain and from time to time enforce United States and foreign patents, copyrights, and other rights and protections claiming, covering or relating to the Work Product in any and all countries. Consultant will deliver any Deliverables in accordance with the applicable Project Assignment and disclose promptly in writing to Client all other Work Product. 5.2 Consultant agrees to submit to Client any proposed publication that contains any discussion relating to Client, Confidential Information, Work Product or work performed by Consultant for Client hereunder. Consultant further agrees that no such publication shall be made without the prior written consent of Client, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any such consent shall be given within sixty (60) days.
9. Ownership of Work Product. The Parties agree that all work product, information or other materials created and developed by Employee in connection with the performance of duties and responsibilities under this Agreement and any resulting intellectual property rights are the sole and exclusive property of Employer.
3.Ownership of Work Product. Consultant hereby irrevocably assigns to Client all right, title and interest worldwide in and to any deliverables specified in a Project Assignment and to any ideas, concepts, processes, discoveries, developments, formulae, information, materials, improvements, designs, artwork, content, software programs, other copyrightable works, and any other work product created, conceived or developed by Consultant (whether alone or jointly with others) for Client during or before the term of this Agreement, including all copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and other intellectual property rights therein (collectively, the “Work Product”). Consultant retains no rights to use the Work Product and agrees not to challenge the validity of Client’s ownership of the Work Product. Consultant agrees to execute, at Client’s request and expense, all documents and other instruments necessary or desirable to confirm such assignment, including without limitation, any copyright assignment or patent assignment provided by the Client. Consultant hereby irrevocably appoints Client as Consultant’s attorney-in-fact for the purpose of executing such documents on Consultant’s behalf, which appointment is coupled with an interest. At Client’s request, Consultant will promptly record any such patent assignment with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Client will reimburse Consultant for any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses actually incurred by Consultant in fulfilling its obligations under this section. Consultant will deliver each item of Work Product specified in each Project Assignment and disclose promptly in writing to Client all other Work Product.
3. Ownership of Work Product. Consultant agrees that any and all Work Product (as defined below) will be the sole and exclusive property of Client. Consultant hereby irrevocably assigns to Client all right, title and interest worldwide in and to any deliverables specified in a Project Assignment (“Deliverables”), and to any ideas, concepts, processes, discoveries, developments, formulae, information, materials, improvements, designs, artwork, content, software programs, other copyrightable works, and any other work product created, conceived or developed by Consultant (whether alone or jointly with others) for Client during or before the term of this Agreement, including all copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and other intellectual property rights therein (the “Work Product”). Consultant retains no rights to use the Work Product and agrees not to challenge the validity of Client’s ownership of the Work Product. Consultant agrees to execute, at Client’s request and expense, all documents and other instruments necessary or desirable to confirm such assignment, including without limitation, the copyright assignment set forth as Exhibit B (“Assignment of Copyright”) and the patent assignment set forth as Exhibit C (“Assignment of Patent Application”). Consultant hereby irrevocably appoints Client as Consultant’s attorney-in-fact for the purpose of executing such documents on Consultant’s behalf, which appointment is coupled with an interest. Consultant will deliver any Deliverables in accordance with the applicable Project Assignment and disclose promptly in writing to Client all other Work Product.
3.Ownership of Work Product. Advisor agrees that any and all Work Product (as defined below) will be the sole and exclusive property of Client. Advisor hereby irrevocably assigns to Client all right, title and interest worldwide in and to any deliverables specified in a Project Assignment (“Deliverables”), and to any ideas, concepts, processes, discoveries, developments, formulae, information, materials, improvements, designs, artwork, content, software programs, other copyrightable works, and any other work product created, conceived or developed by Advisor (whether alone or jointly with others) for Client during or before the term of this Agreement, including all copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and other intellectual property rights therein (the “Work Product”). Advisor retains no rights to use the Work Product and agrees not to challenge the validity of Client’s ownership of the Work Product. Advisor agrees to execute, at Client’s request and expense, all documents and other instruments necessary or desirable to confirm such assignment, including without limitation, the copyright assignment set forth as Exhibit B (“Assignment of Copyright”) and the patent assignment set forth as Exhibit C (“Assignment of Patent Application”). Advisor will deliver any Deliverables in accordance with the applicable Project Assignment and disclose promptly in writing to Client all other Work Product.
3. Ownership of Work Product. Consultant agrees that any and all Work Product (as defined below) will be the sole and exclusive property of Client. Consultant hereby irrevocably assigns to Client all right, title and interest worldwide in and to any deliverables specified in a Project Assignment (“Deliverables”), and to any ideas, concepts, processes, discoveries, developments, formulae, information, materials, improvements, designs, artwork, content, software programs, other copyrightable works, and any other work product created, conceived or developed by Consultant (whether alone or jointly with others) for Client during or before the term of this Agreement, including all copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and other intellectual property rights therein (the “Work Product”). Consultant retains no rights to use the Work Product and agrees not to challenge the validity of Client’s ownership of the Work Product. Consultant agrees to execute, at Client’s request and expense, all documents and other instruments necessary or desirable to confirm such assignment. Consultant hereby irrevocably appoints Client as Consultant’s attorney-in-fact for the purpose of executing such documents on Consultant’s behalf, which appointment is coupled with an interest. Consultant will deliver any Deliverables in accordance with the applicable Project Assignment and disclose promptly in writing to Client all other Work Product.
Ownership of Work Product refers to the legal rights over the materials, intellectual property, or results created in the course of a project or employment. This concept dictates who has the rights to use, modify, distribute, or sell the work.
The term should be used whenever there is a collaborative project, freelance work, employment, or any scenario where a final product or creation is generated. It is essential to ensure clarity on who will hold the rights to the creation, especially to avoid future disputes.
In a contract or agreement, the section concerning Ownership of Work Product should be clear and specific. It should outline what constitutes the work product, who will own the rights, and any exceptions or limitations.
Example:
Ownership of Work Product: All inventions, developments, products, or other work product created by the Consultant in the performance of this Agreement, and which specifically relate to the business of the Company, shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Company. The Consultant agrees to assign, and hereby assigns, all rights, title, and interest in and to such work product to the Company.
Contracts that typically contain Ownership of Work Product clauses include:
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