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Could you direct me to a definition of background intellectual property?

Could you direct me to a definition of background intellectual property? The following Precedents contain a definition of ‘Background IP’: • Long term research framework agreement between a university and a company—creation of research unit within university: Encyclopaedia of Forms and Precedents [1035] ‘Background IP means in respect of each Research Project, IP owned or controlled by a Party prior to the commencement of the Research Project, and to which either Party requires access in order to perform its obligations hereunder’ • Agreement for consultancy work—consultant from university—consultant to supply advice and guidance to commercial client: Encyclopaedia of Forms and Precedents [1903] ‘Background IP means all technical know-how and information known to either of the Parties at the date of this Agreement together with all intellectual property rights owned by or licensed to the Parties at the date of this Agreement, all technical know-how and information and intellectual property rights owned by or licensed to the Parties that is not Foreground IP’ The following Precedent contains a definition...

How do I deal with ownership of intellectual property (IP) where the IP was jointly developed with another company?

How do I deal with ownership of intellectual property (IP) where the IP was jointly developed with another company? Precedent agreements In the context of drafting an agreement regarding research and development, the concepts of foreground intellectual property ('Foreground') and background intellectual property ('Background') are sometimes used. In that context, 'Background' IP essentially means the IP which each party owned before they came together to do the development work and 'Foreground' IP refers to the IP which the parties create together during the course of the project. You may also find the following Lexis® IP Precedent useful: Collaboration agreement. This Precedent short form collaboration agreement provides for the collaboration of the parties in a programme of research and development in relation to a specific project and governs their share of the costs of the project. It sets out how background and foreground IP should be treated, includes confidentiality obligations and establishes a structure for the management of the project. We also refer you to Precedent: Joint...