Technology Transfer Arrangements
Contracts or agreements involving the transfer of systematic knowledge for the manufacture of a product, the application of a process, or rendering of a service including management contracts; and the transfer, assignment or licensing of all forms of intellectual property rights, including licensing of computer software except computer software developed for mass market.
Intellectual property is an essential business asset in this day and age that can be leveraged in numerous ways to expand your business, increase profits and strengthen your IP, such as by franchising your business, or licensing or assigning your IP. However, entering into a franchising, licensing, or technology transfer agreement is a very complex process. Thus, drafting the right agreement for your business is crucial to ensure that it is compliant with Philippine laws.
De Leon IP Law Firm can help you maximize the potential of your IPs by helping you draft and negotiate the appropriate agreement that is tailor-made for your business to ensure that your IP rights are protected. Our lawyers have extensive experience in drafting and reviewing franchise agreements. We can likewise assist you in the following:
- Request for a preliminary review of a draft franchising or licensing agreement from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPPHIL) to determine conformance with the Prohibited Clauses and Mandatory Provisions of the IP Code
- Request for exemption from any of the Prohibited Clauses or Mandatory Provisions of the IP Code from IPPHIL
- Request for a Certificate of Compliance from IPPHIL stating that the Technology Transfer Arrangement (TTA) conforms to the Prohibited Clauses and Mandatory Provisions of the IP Code.
- Request for recordal of the franchising, licensing, or any other TTA with IPPHIL.