Designed by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the ICC Model Contract International Transfer of Technology is tailored to non-specialists who are seeking an adaptable contractual framework. The model contract covers situations where a manufacturing company licenses to another company a global package of information and intellectual property rights. The licensee can then also manufacture the products using the licensor’s technology.
The model contract explains in detail what you need to take into account when transferring technology: from anti-trust to tax issues and other pitfalls. As with existing ICC model contracts, the model seeks to balance the interests of the licensor and licensee across a range of industries, and provides comprehensive notes and guidance regarding issues requiring consideration by the parties.
Each ICC Model Contract includes a fully editable version in Microsoft Word, permitting you to easily adapt the contract to your specific case.
This model contract is available in English, contact your local ICC to enquire about a translated version National committees - ICC - International Chamber of Commerce (iccwbo.org)
| Code ISBN : | 978-92-842-0686-5 |
| Number of pages : | 43 |
| Publishing date : | 2024 |
| Language : | English |
| Format in cm : | 21*29.7 |
Foreword..... 5
Introduction..... 6
- What is a technology transfer contract?..... 6
- The possible contents of the contract..... 6
- The licensor as a manufacturer using the licensed technology..... 6
- The option of licensing the trademark..... 7
- Possible buy-back of the product..... 7
- Antitrust issues: EU Regulation 316/2014..... 7
- Entry into force of the Contract..... 8
- Force majeure and confidentiality..... 9
- Applicable law..... 9
- Mandatory rules of the countries of the respective parties..... 9
- Jurisdiction and arbitration..... 10
- Tax issues..... 11
- Precautions for use of the model form..... 11
ICC Model Contract
International Transfer of Technology..... 12
Article 1 Definitions..... 12
Article 2 Good faith and fair dealing..... 13
Article 3 Entry into force of the Contract..... 13
Article 4 Grant of rights and licenses..... 13
Article 5 Territory and competition..... 14
Article 6 Obligation of Licensor..... 15
Article 7 Obligations of Licensee regarding manufacturing of Products..... 17
Article 8 Supply of Parts and Components and Products between the Parties..... 17
Article 9 Payments..... 18
Article 10 Licensor’s warranties..... 19
Article 11 Limitation of liability for damages..... 19
Article 12 Ownership of Licensed Technology—Third-party rights infringement..... 19
Article 13 Regulatory matters and product liability..... 20
Article 14 Further development, improvements and Successor Products..... 21
Article 15 Confidential information—Force majeure—Hardship..... 21
Article 16 Term and termination..... 21
Article 17 Resolution of disputes..... 23
Article 18 Applicable Law..... 23
Article 19 Taxes..... 23
Article 20 Miscellaneous..... 24
Annex 1 Products..... 25
Annex 2 Events to occur before the Commencement Date..... 26
Annex 3 Patents..... 27
Annex 4 Technical Documentation..... 28
Annex 5 Description of the Know-how...... 29
Annex 6 Definition of the contractual Territory..... 30
Annex 7 Manufacturing equipment..... 31
Annex 8 Conditions for supply of software and computer programs..... 32
Annex 9 Training and technical assistance..... 33
Annex 10 Payments..... 34
Annex 11 Supply of parts and components..... 35
Appendix 1 Commission Regulation (EU) N° 316/2014..... 36
Appendix 2 ICC Force Majeure Clause 2020..... 37
Appendix 3 ICC Hardship Clause 2020..... 38
Appendix 4 ICC Confidentiality Clause 2016..... 39
Appendix 5 UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts 2016..... 41
About the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)..... 42
ICC Publications..... 43