Technology Transfer Agreement This Technology Transfer Agreement is made on the __________________ (date),
between __________________ (Name of Seller), a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the state of __________________ (name), with its principal office
located at _____________________________________________ (street address, city,
county, state, zip code) , and referred to herein as Seller, and __________________
(Name of Purchaser) , a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the state
of __________________ (name), with its principal office located at
_____________________________________________ (street address, city, county,
state, zip code), and referred to herein as Purchaser.
For and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, and
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: I. Technology Transfer. Seller agrees to transfer to the Purchaser, and the
Purchaser agrees to purchase from the Seller, the Purchased Technology in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement.II. Key Terms A. Description of Purchased Technology:
_______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Summary of Purchased Technology).B.Purchase Price: $__________________. C. Royalties: _____________________________________________ (Summary of Royalty Payments).
D.Closing Date: __________________ (Closing Date).
III.Payment ObligationsA. Purchase Price. On the Closing Date, the Purchaser shall pay
$__________________ to the Seller for the Purchased Technology.B.Royalties . The Purchaser shall pay to the Seller the Royalties in the
amount specified, and calculated in the manner set out, in Schedule B.C. Payment Net of Taxes . All payments owed by the Purchaser are
exclusive of taxes. The Seller shall pay, and the Purchaser shall collect and
remit, any taxes payable.
D. Closing Date. The Closing will take place at the Closing Time at the
offices of __________________ (name) at _____________________________
(street address, city, county, state, zip code), the __________________
(Closing Location), or at such other time and place as the parties may agree
upon in writing.
V. Purchaser's Representations and Warranties. The Purchaser represents and
warrants to the Seller as follows, acknowledging that the Seller is relying on these
representations and warranties: The Purchaser is under no restriction or obligation that
may affect the performance of its obligations under this Agreement.VI. Seller's Representations.A. Ownership of Purchased Technology. The Seller is the sole and
exclusive owner of the Purchased Technology, free and clear of all liens,
charges, or other encumbrances.B. No Conflicts. The Seller is under no restriction or obligation that may
affect the performance of its obligations under this Agreement.C. No Options . The Seller states that no Person has any option,
commitment, right to purchase any of the Purchased Technology.D.Registrations All Current. The Seller states that none of the registrations
made in connection with any the intellectual property included in the Purchased
Technology:1. Has lapsed, expired or been abandoned, surrendered, or cancelled;2. Is subject to any injunction, judgment, order, consent, ruling,
charge, or settlement Agreement; or3.Is subject to any pending or threatened oppositions, cancellations,
interferences or other proceedings before any Governmental Authority.E.Filing Fees All Current . The Seller states that all filing fees, maintenance
fees, examination fees, taxes, proofs of use, and other administrative or
regulatory requirements necessary or desirable to have been paid or filed in
order to obtain or maintain any registrations made in connection with any the
intellectual property included in the Purchased Technology have been paid or
filed. There are no fees or taxes required to be paid, or actions required to be
taken, within __________________ (number) days after the Closing Date.F.Unregistered Rights. The Seller states that there is no fact or
circumstance known to the Seller that would prevent its unregistered intellectual
property rights in the Purchased Technology from being registered in any
jurisdiction.G. Full Disclosure . The Seller has disclosed to the Purchaser all information
known to it and relating to any problem or issue that does or may reasonably be
expected to adversely affect the operability, functionality, or fitness for the
intended purpose of any of the Licensed Technology.H.No Pending Proceedings . The Seller states that there are no legal or
regulatory proceedings pending or, to the Seller's knowledge, threatened by any
Person relating to the Purchased Technology. To the Seller's knowledge, there
are no grounds on which any such proceeding might be brought with any
reasonable likelihood of success.I. No Failure to Disclose Information . The Seller has not failed to disclose
to the Purchaser any information that would be material to a purchaser of the
Purchased Technology.VII. Acknowledgements. The parties acknowledge to each other as follows:A.Effect of Purchaser's Investigations . No investigations made by or on
behalf of the Purchaser will have the effect of waiving, diminishing the scope of,
or otherwise affecting any representation or warranty of the Seller under this
Agreement; andB.Transfer to Purchaser. Upon Closing, the transfer of the Purchased
Technology from the Seller to the Purchaser will be deemed to have been
completed with effect as of the Closing Time.VIII. Conditions for Benefit of Purchaser. The Purchaser's obligation to complete
the purchase of the Purchased Technology is subject to the satisfaction or, in the
Purchaser's discretion, waiver on or before the Closing of each of the following
conditions:A. Truth of Representations and Warranties. The Seller's representations
and warranties will be true and correct as at the Closing Time.B. Due Diligence . The Purchaser will have completed its investigation of the
Purchased Technology, which will not have disclosed any matter that the
Purchaser considers to be (materially) adverse to its acquisition of the Purchased
Technology or the Purchaser's decision to acquire it.C. Performance of Obligations . The Seller will have performed (in all
material respects) all obligations that it must perform under this Agreement at or
before the Closing Time.
D.Required Consents. All Required Consents will have been obtained on
terms acceptable to the Purchaser.E. No Proceedings . No legal or regulatory proceeding will be pending or, to
the Seller's knowledge, threatened that:1.Could have a __________________ (material) adverse effect on
the Seller's title to the Purchased Technology, or
2.Enjoins, restricts, prohibits, or seeks a remedy that would have the
effect of enjoining, restricting, or prohibiting the completion of the sale of
the Purchased Technology.F.Closing Documents. The Seller will have delivered to the Purchaser all of
the Closing Documents that it is required to deliver, each of which will be in form
and substance satisfactory to the Purchaser), together with any other documents
that the Purchaser may (reasonably) request to complete the sale of the
Purchased Technology.IX. Conditions for Benefit of Seller . The Seller's obligation to complete the sale of
the Purchased Technology is subject to the satisfaction or, in the Seller's discretion,
waiver on or before the Closing of each of the following conditions:A. Representations and Warranties . The Purchaser's representations and
warranties will be true and correct as at the Closing Time.B.Performance of Obligations . The Purchaser will have performed (in all
material respects) all obligations that it must perform under this Agreement at or
before the Closing Time.C. Closing Documents. The Purchaser will have delivered to the Seller all of
the Closing Documents that it is required to deliver (each of which will be in form
and substance satisfactory to the Seller), together with any other documents that
the Seller may (reasonably) request to complete the sale of the Purchased
Technology.X. Waiver of Closing Conditions. Either party may, by Notice to the other party,
waive any closing condition that is for its benefit.XI. Cooperation Required. During the Interim Period, each party shallA. Take all reasonable action within its control, and use reasonable efforts to
cause other actions that are not within its control to be taken, to ensure
compliance with any Closing Conditions that are for the benefit of the other party,
and
B.Cooperate fully with each other for any steps required to be taken as part
of their respective obligations under this Agreement.XII. Seller's Interim Period Obligations. During the Interim Period, the Seller shall
do the following:A. Required Consents. The Seller shall use reasonable efforts to obtain all
Required Consents.B. Encumbrances. The Seller shall not permit any encumbrances to attach
to or affect any of the Purchased Technology.C.Compliance with Laws . The Seller shall comply with all Laws affecting
the Purchased Technology.D.Exclusive Dealings. The Seller shall not, directly or indirectly, encourage,
initiate, or engage in discussions or negotiations with, or provide any information
to any third party concerning the sale of the Purchased Technology.XIII.Purchaser's Closing Deliveries. At Closing, the Purchaser shall deliver, or
cause to be delivered, to the Seller, the following:A. The full purchase price, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to
the account designated by the Purchaser,B. All the Closing Documents and all other documents and evidence (each of
which in form and substance satisfactory to the Seller) that the Seller may
(reasonably) request to complete the purchase of the Purchased Technology,C.A certificate of compliance with the Closing Conditions applicable to the
Purchaser duly executed by an officer of the Purchaser dated the Closing Date,
in form and substance satisfactory to the Seller, andD. Any other documents contemplated by this Agreement to complete the
purchase of the Purchased Technology.XIV.Seller's Closing Deliveries. At Closing, the Seller shall deliver, or cause to be
delivered, to the Purchaser, the following:A. The Purchased Technology in a mutually agreeable format,B.Copies of all files and records relating to the Purchased Technology,C.The contact information of any Persons that may currently be using the
Purchased Technology,
D.The Closing Documents and all other documents and evidence (each of
which in form and substance satisfactory to the Purchaser) that the Purchaser
may (reasonably) request to complete the sale of the Purchased Technology,
andE.A certificate of compliance with the Closing Conditions applicable to the
Seller duly executed by an officer of the Seller dated the Closing Date, in form
and substance satisfactory to the Purchaser, andF. Any other documents contemplated by this Agreement to complete the
sale of the Purchased Technology.XV.Termination.A.Mutual Consent. Either the Purchaser or the Seller may terminate this
Agreement by mutual written consent at any time before the Closing.B. Failure to Satisfy Closing Condition. If a Closing Condition is not
satisfied at the Closing Time, or if it becomes apparent that it cannot be satisfied
at the Closing Time and it is not waived by the party entitled to its benefit, the
party entitled to its benefit may terminate this Agreement by Notice to the other
party. In that case, each party will be released from all obligations under this
Agreement unless the party that received the Notice can show that the given
Closing Condition:1. Is reasonably capable of being performed or caused to be
performed by the party that gave the Notice, or2.Has not been satisfied by reason of a default by the party that gave
the Notice.C.Failure to Close. Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing
Notice to the other party if, for any reason other than that party's failure to satisfy
a Closing Condition under Section XV-B, the Closing has not occurred on or
before the Closing Date.D. Effect of Termination - Return of Property. Upon termination of this
Agreement, the Purchaser shall return to the Seller all the Seller's property, both
originals and copies, under its direct or indirect control.XVI. Indemnification.A.Purchaser's Indemnity for Third Party Claims. The Purchaser shall
indemnify the Seller (and its directors, officers, employees, shareholders,
partners, agents, and affiliates) for all claims, liability, and expenses (including
legal fees) arising from any Third Party Claim brought against the Seller (or any
of its directors, officers, employees, shareholders, partners, agents, and
affiliates) in connection with events that took place after the Closing Date.B.Seller's Indemnity for Third Party Claims. The Seller shall indemnify the
Purchaser (and its directors, officers, employees, shareholders, partners, agents,
and affiliates) for all claims, liability, and expenses (including legal fees) arising
from any Third Party Claim brought against the Purchaser (or any of its directors,
officers, employees, shareholders, partners, agents, and affiliates,) in connection
with events that took place on or before the Closing Date.C. Seller's Indemnity for Breach. The Seller shall indemnify the Purchaser
(and its directors, officers, employees, shareholders, partners, agents, and
affiliates) against all claims, liability, and expenses (including legal fees) arising
from the Seller's misrepresentation or breach of, or any inaccuracy of, any of the
Seller's representations or warranties contained in, this Agreement.D. Effect of Inspection. The Purchaser's right to indemnification under
Section XVI-C applies despite:1.Any inspection or inquiries made by the Purchaser or any of its
representatives before Closing, or2.Any knowledge acquired or capable of being acquired by, or facts
actually known to, the Purchaser or any of its representatives (whether or
after Closing).E. Mutual Indemnity. Each party shall indemnify the other party (and its
directors, officers, employees, shareholders, partners, agents, and affiliates)
against all claims, liability, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from any
third party claim or proceeding brought against one party that alleges any
(grossly) negligent act or omission or willful conduct of the other party (or its
directors, officers, employees, shareholders, partners, agents, or affiliates).F. Notice of Claim. A party shall give prompt Notice to the other party of any
claim or potential claim for indemnification under this Section.G. Exclusive Remedies. The rights granted under this Section XVI are the
exclusive remedies available under this Agreement in connection with the claims
and losses that this section addresses.XVII.Definitions.A.Closing means closing of the purchase and sale of the Purchased
Technology.B.Closing Conditions means conditions detailed in Sections VIII and IX.
C.Closing Date means __________________ (Closing Date).D.Closing Documents means those documents set out in Schedule C or,
collectively, the following documents:1.All bills of sale, transfers, and other documents as may be
necessary or reasonably required to transfer the Purchased Technology to
the Purchaser with a good title, free and clear of all encumbrances,2. Duly executed copies of all Required Consents,3. Evidence that the Purchased Technology is free and clear of all
encumbrances,4.Evidence of all registrations, declarations, filings, or recordings with
any Governmental Authority required to be made in connection with the
completion of the Transactions,5. A favorable legal opinion of counsel to the Seller dated the Closing
Date (substantially in the form set out in the Opinion of Seller's Counsel
attached as Exhibit 1),6. A favorable legal opinion of counsel to the Purchaser dated the
Closing Date (substantially in the form set out in the Opinion of
Purchaser's Counsel attached as Exhibit 2), and7. All other documents and evidence that may reasonably be
requested in order to establish the due authorization and completion of the
purchase and sale of the Purchased Technology.E.Closing Time means __________________ (Closing Time) a.m. on the
Closing Date.
F.Governmental Authority means:1.The government of the United States or any other nation, or any of
its or their geographical or political units or subdivisions, and2.Anybody, agency, tribunal, arbitrator, court, authority, or other entity
that exercises executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory, or
administrative powers or functions of, or relating to, government.G.Interim Period means the period between the date of this Agreement and
the Closing Date.H. Law means:
1.Any law (including the common law), statute, by-law, rule,
regulation, order, ordinance, treaty, decree, judgment, and2.Any official directive, protocol, code, guideline, notice, approval,
order, policy, or other requirement of any Governmental Authority having
the force of law.I. Notice means any notice, request, direction, or other document that a
party can or must make or give under this Agreement.J. Purchased Technology means all the technology described in the
Schedule A.K.Required Consent means any consent, approval, or authorization of any
Person, and any registration, filing, or other recording with any governmental
authority, required in connection with the sale of the Purchased Technology and
the performance of the terms of this Agreement.L. Third Party Claim means any claim or proceeding brought by a third
party against the Purchaser that alleges1. A breach of any legal rights that the third party has or claims to
have, or2.That the third party has suffered or may suffer damages, in
connection with the Purchased Technology.XVIII.General.A.Severability. The invalidity of any portion of this Agreement will not and
shall not be deemed to affect the validity of any other provision. If any provision
of this Agreement is held to be invalid, the parties agree that the remaining
provisions shall be deemed to be in full force and effect as if they had been
executed by both parties subsequent to the expungement of the invalid provision. B.No Waiver. The failure of either party to this Agreement to insist upon the
performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or the waiver
of any breach of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall not be
construed as subsequently waiving any such terms and conditions, but the same
shall continue and remain in full force and effect as if no such forbearance or
waiver had occurred.C. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and
enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of __________________
(name of state).
D.Notices. Unless provided herein to the contrary, any notice provided for or
concerning this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficiently
given when sent by certified or registered mail if sent to the respective address of
each party as set forth at the beginning of this Agreement.E. Mandatory Arbitration. Any dispute under this Agreement shall be
required to be resolved by binding arbitration of the parties hereto. If the parties
cannot agree on an arbitrator, each party shall select one arbitrator and both
arbitrators shall then select a third. The third arbitrator so selected shall arbitrate
said dispute. The arbitration shall be governed by the rules of the American
Arbitration Association then in force and effect. F. Entire Agreement. This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement
between the parties and any prior understanding or representation of any kind
preceding the date of this Agreement shall not be binding upon either party
except to the extent incorporated in this Agreement.G. Modification of Agreement. Any modification of this Agreement or
additional obligation assumed by either party in connection with this Agreement
shall be binding only if placed in writing and signed by each party or an
authorized representative of each party.H. Assignment of Rights. The rights of each party under this Agreement are
personal to that party and may not be assigned or transferred to any other
person, firm, corporation, or other entity without the prior, express, and written
consent of the other party.I. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which
together shall constitute but one and the same instrument.J. Gender. Words used herein regardless of the gender specifically used,
shall be deemed and construed to any other gender, masculine, feminine or
neuter, as the context requires.
K. Compliance with Laws. In performing under this Agreement, all
applicable governmental laws, regulations, orders, and other rules of duly-
constituted authority will be followed and complied with in all respects by both
parties.l.Further Assurances. Each party, upon receipt of Notice from the other
party, shall sign (or cause to be signed) all further documents, do (or cause to be
done) all further acts, and provide all assurances as may reasonably be
necessary or desirable. M. No Partnership. Nothing contained in this Agreement creates a
partnership, joint venture, principal-and-agent, or any similar relationship
between the parties.
N.Payment of Expenses. Each party is responsible for all costs (including
legal fees) and other expenses that it incurs in connection with the negotiation
and preparation of this Agreement.O. Receipt of Notice. A Notice given in accordance with this Agreement will
be effective upon receipt by the party to which it is given or, if mailed, upon the
earlier of receipt and the fifth Business Day following mailing.P.Survival. Section XVI survive the termination of this Agreement.Q. Interpretation of Currency. Unless otherwise specified, all dollar
amounts expressed in this Agreement refer to American currency.R. Schedules and Exhibits. The following are attached to and form part of
this Agreement:1. Schedule A: List of Purchased Technology;2.Schedule B: Royalty Payments);3.Schedule C: Closing Documents);4.Exhibit 1: Form of Legal Opinion of Counsel to Seller); and5.Exhibit 2: Form of Legal Opinion of Counsel to Purchaser).S.Effectiveness of Agreement. This Agreement is effective as of the date
shown at the top of the first page, even if any signatures are made after that
date.WITNESS our signatures as of the day and date first above stated.________________________ ________________________
(Name of Purchaser) (Name of Seller)
By:________________________ By:_________________________
(Signature of Officer) (Signature of Officer)
________________________ ________________________
(Printed Name & Office in Corporation) (Printed Name & Office in Corporation)
Schedule A - Description of Purchased TechnologySchedule B - Royalty PaymentsSchedule C - Closing Documents ScheduleExhibit 1 - Form of Legal Opinion of Counsel to SellerExhibit 2 - Form of Legal Opinion of Counsel to Purchaser