The Cross License Agreement is utilized when two or more parties possess valuable intellectual property portfolios and wish to grant each other access to their respective IP rights. This type of agreement is particularly common in technology-intensive industries where companies need to navigate complex patent landscapes. Under Swiss law, this agreement must comply with both federal intellectual property statutes and the Swiss Code of Obligations, providing a robust framework for IP exchange. The document typically includes detailed technical specifications, scope of rights granted, territorial limitations, and may also address future improvements to the licensed technology. It's especially relevant in situations where parties wish to avoid potential IP disputes, enhance collaboration, or enable access to complementary technologies.
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1. Parties: Identification of the contracting parties with full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including brief description of each party's relevant IP portfolio and business relationship
3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of technical terms, IP rights, and other key concepts used in the agreement
4. Grant of License: Specific terms of the cross-licenses being granted by each party, including scope, territory, and field of use
5. License Restrictions: Explicit limitations on the granted licenses, including restricted activities and reserved rights
6. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and circumstances under which it can be terminated
7. Representations and Warranties: Statements about IP ownership, right to license, and other essential assertions
8. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding protection of confidential information exchanged under the agreement
9. Infringement: Procedures for handling third-party infringement and infringement claims
10. Liability and Indemnification: Allocation of risks and responsibilities between the parties
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Swiss law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes
12. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including assignment, severability, and entire agreement
13. Execution: Signature blocks and execution formalities
1. Royalties and Payments: Include when the cross-license involves financial compensation
2. Quality Control: Include for trademark cross-licenses or when product quality standards must be maintained
3. Improvements: Include when parties want to address rights to future improvements of licensed IP
4. Export Control: Include when licensed technology is subject to export control regulations
5. Source Code Escrow: Include for software cross-licenses where source code access may be needed
6. Performance Obligations: Include when parties have specific implementation or technical cooperation requirements
7. Marking Requirements: Include when specific patent or trademark marking is required
1. Schedule A - Licensed IP Rights Party 1: Detailed list of patents, trademarks, copyrights or other IP rights licensed by first party
2. Schedule B - Licensed IP Rights Party 2: Detailed list of patents, trademarks, copyrights or other IP rights licensed by second party
3. Schedule C - Technical Specifications: Technical details and specifications relevant to the licensed IP
4. Schedule D - License Terms Matrix: Detailed matrix showing specific terms for each type of IP being licensed
5. Schedule E - Approved Form of Sublicense: Template sublicense agreement if sublicensing is permitted
6. Appendix 1 - Contact Details: List of key contacts for various aspects of agreement administration
7. Appendix 2 - Reporting Templates: Standard forms for any required technical or commercial reporting
Relevant legal definitions
Agreement
Affiliate
Background IP
Confidential Information
Effective Date
Field of Use
Foreground IP
Improvements
Licensed Patents
Licensed Products
Licensed Technology
Licensed Trademarks
Licensed Works
License Fees
Net Sales
Patent Rights
Purpose
Quarter
Regulatory Approvals
Related Rights
Subsidiary
Technical Information
Term
Territory
Third Party
Trade Secrets
Technical Specifications
Valid Claim
Implementation
Intellectual Property Rights
Know-How
Licensed Software
Documentation
Source Code
Object Code
Derivative Works
Standards
Essential Patents
Sublicense
Registered Rights
Unregistered Rights
Working Day
Force Majeure Event
Royalty Period
Governmental Authority
Material Breach
Infringement Claim
Necessary Licenses
Quality Standards
Restricted Field
Technical Assistance
Affiliate
Background IP
Confidential Information
Effective Date
Field of Use
Foreground IP
Improvements
Licensed Patents
Licensed Products
Licensed Technology
Licensed Trademarks
Licensed Works
License Fees
Net Sales
Patent Rights
Purpose
Quarter
Regulatory Approvals
Related Rights
Subsidiary
Technical Information
Term
Territory
Third Party
Trade Secrets
Technical Specifications
Valid Claim
Implementation
Intellectual Property Rights
Know-How
Licensed Software
Documentation
Source Code
Object Code
Derivative Works
Standards
Essential Patents
Sublicense
Registered Rights
Unregistered Rights
Working Day
Force Majeure Event
Royalty Period
Governmental Authority
Material Breach
Infringement Claim
Necessary Licenses
Quality Standards
Restricted Field
Technical Assistance
Clauses
Grant of License
License Scope
Territory
Field of Use
Sublicensing
Confidentiality
Intellectual Property Rights
Technical Assistance
Quality Control
Improvements
Representations and Warranties
Indemnification
Limitation of Liability
Term and Termination
Force Majeure
Assignment
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Notices
Entire Agreement
Severability
Amendments
Third Party Rights
Data Protection
Export Control
Anti-corruption
Competition Law Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
Payment Terms
Audit Rights
Performance Obligations
Infringement Protection
Technology Transfer
Documentation Requirements
Reporting Requirements
Insurance
Good Faith
Non-competition
Publicity
Personnel
Record Keeping
License Scope
Territory
Field of Use
Sublicensing
Confidentiality
Intellectual Property Rights
Technical Assistance
Quality Control
Improvements
Representations and Warranties
Indemnification
Limitation of Liability
Term and Termination
Force Majeure
Assignment
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Notices
Entire Agreement
Severability
Amendments
Third Party Rights
Data Protection
Export Control
Anti-corruption
Competition Law Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
Payment Terms
Audit Rights
Performance Obligations
Infringement Protection
Technology Transfer
Documentation Requirements
Reporting Requirements
Insurance
Good Faith
Non-competition
Publicity
Personnel
Record Keeping
Relevant Industries
Technology
Telecommunications
Pharmaceuticals
Biotechnology
Software Development
Manufacturing
Electronics
Semiconductor
Automotive
Research & Development
Healthcare
Consumer Electronics
Industrial Automation
Relevant Teams
Legal
Intellectual Property
Research and Development
Business Development
Technology Transfer
Innovation
Corporate Strategy
Licensing
Patents
Product Development
Relevant Roles
Chief Legal Officer
Intellectual Property Counsel
Patent Attorney
Licensing Manager
Chief Technology Officer
Research Director
Innovation Manager
Legal Counsel
Contract Manager
Business Development Director
Chief Executive Officer
Technology Transfer Officer
IP Portfolio Manager
General Counsel
Head of Research and Development
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