Intellectual Property Ownership Contract Template for Canada

1. Joint Ownership Provisions: Required when IP will be jointly owned, defining management and exploitation rights

2. Revenue Sharing: Needed when parties agree to share future revenues from IP exploitation

3. International Protection: Include when IP protection in multiple jurisdictions is relevant

4. Future Developments: Required when addressing ownership of improvements or derivative works

5. Technology Transfer: Include when technical knowledge transfer is required alongside IP rights

6. Quality Control: Necessary for trademark transfers where brand quality must be maintained

7. Dispute Resolution: Optional detailed procedures for handling disputes, including mediation or arbitration

8. Moral Rights: Required for copyright works where moral rights need to be explicitly addressed

9. Grant-Back License: Include when original owner requires limited ongoing use rights

1. Schedule A - IP Asset Register: Detailed listing and description of all IP assets being transferred

2. Schedule B - Payment Terms: Detailed payment schedule and mechanisms if applicable

3. Schedule C - Technical Specifications: Technical details of patents, software, or other technical IP

4. Schedule D - Existing Licenses: List of existing licenses or encumbrances on the IP

5. Schedule E - Associated Rights: Details of associated rights, such as domain names or social media accounts

6. Appendix 1 - IP Registration Certificates: Copies of official IP registration certificates

7. Appendix 2 - Chain of Title: Documentation proving ownership chain of the IP

8. Appendix 3 - Due Diligence Reports: Reports confirming IP ownership and validity