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The Intellectual Property Transfer Agreement is a crucial document used when transferring ownership of intellectual property assets in Saudi Arabia. It becomes necessary when companies or individuals wish to sell, acquire, or otherwise transfer IP rights such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, or trade secrets. The agreement must comply with Saudi Arabian law, including recent modernized IP legislation and Sharia law principles. It typically includes detailed descriptions of the IP being transferred, transfer terms, warranties, and registration requirements with Saudi authorities. This document type has gained particular importance with Saudi Arabia's increasing focus on knowledge economy and innovation under Vision 2030, and is commonly used in corporate acquisitions, technology transfers, and research commercialization projects. The agreement ensures proper documentation of the transfer while protecting the interests of both transferor and transferee under Saudi jurisdiction.
