Patent Sharing Agreement Template for Australia

1. Improvements: Terms governing rights to technological improvements made by either party during the agreement term

2. Sub-licensing Rights: Include when parties need the ability to grant sub-licenses to third parties

3. Quality Control: Necessary for agreements where product quality standards need to be maintained

4. Export Control: Required when patent sharing involves international territories or export-controlled technologies

5. Grant-Back Provisions: Terms for sharing improvements or modifications back to the original patent holder

6. Most Favored Nation: Ensures parties receive best available terms if similar agreements are made with others

7. Competition Law Compliance: Specific provisions ensuring compliance with competition laws, particularly for major market players

8. Change of Control: Provisions dealing with change in ownership or control of either party

9. Patent Prosecution: Terms regarding responsibility for maintaining and prosecuting patents

1. Schedule A - Patent List: Detailed list of all patents and patent applications covered by the agreement

2. Schedule B - Technical Specifications: Technical details and specifications of the patented technology

3. Schedule C - Royalty Calculations: Detailed methodology for calculating royalties and examples

4. Schedule D - Reporting Templates: Standard forms for regular reporting requirements

5. Schedule E - Territory Definitions: Detailed description of geographical territories covered by the agreement

6. Appendix 1 - Contact Details: List of key contacts and notice addresses for both parties

7. Appendix 2 - Quality Standards: If applicable, detailed quality standards and testing procedures

8. Appendix 3 - Improvement Notice Form: Standard form for notifying improvements to the patented technology