Research And Development Contract Template for Belgium

1. Data Protection: Required when the R&D involves processing of personal data or sensitive information

2. Export Control: Needed when the research involves internationally controlled technologies or materials

3. Publication Rights: Important for academic collaborations where parties may wish to publish research results

4. Background IP License: Required when parties need to use each other's pre-existing intellectual property

5. Commercialization Rights: Needed when there's potential for commercial exploitation of R&D results

6. Third-Party Rights: Required when third parties may have rights in the R&D results or when subcontractors are involved

7. Insurance and Liability: Important for high-risk R&D activities or when required by institutional policies

8. Regulatory Compliance: Needed for R&D in regulated industries (e.g., pharmaceutical, medical devices)

1. Project Plan: Detailed technical specifications and methodology of the R&D work

2. Budget: Detailed breakdown of costs, payment schedules, and resource allocation

3. Background IP: List of pre-existing intellectual property rights brought by each party

4. Key Personnel: List of key researchers and their roles/responsibilities

5. Technical Requirements: Specific technical parameters and requirements for the R&D work

6. Reporting Templates: Standard formats for progress reports and financial reporting

7. Quality Standards: Applicable quality standards and testing procedures

8. Equipment Schedule: List of equipment to be used and its allocation between parties