Assignment Of Patent Rights Agreement Template for New Zealand

1. Surviving Rights: Used when certain patent rights or licenses need to be retained by the Assignor

2. Foreign Patent Rights: Include when the patent has international registrations or pending applications in other jurisdictions

3. Technology Transfer: Required when technical knowledge or know-how needs to be transferred along with the patent rights

4. Ongoing Technical Assistance: Include when the Assignor agrees to provide continued technical support or consultation

5. Tax Provisions: Include specific tax-related provisions when the assignment has significant tax implications

6. Competition Law Compliance: Include when the assignment might raise competition law concerns

7. Improvements: Used when future improvements to the patented technology need to be addressed

1. Schedule 1 - Patent Rights: Detailed description of the patents being assigned, including patent numbers, jurisdictions, and status

2. Schedule 2 - Payment Terms: Detailed payment structure if the consideration involves installments or milestone payments

3. Schedule 3 - Technical Documentation: List of all technical documents, drawings, and specifications related to the patent

4. Appendix A - Power of Attorney: Form of power of attorney for registration purposes

5. Appendix B - Assignment Recording Form: Standard form required by the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand for recording the assignment