## 669 Intellectual Property Licensing contracts

### Professional Services Agreement by Common Paper
The Common Paper Professional Services Agreement (PSA) is a plain-language, highly structured contract for engaging professional services – for single or multi-project engagements, with or without deliverables. It is part of Common Paper’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.

### Partnership Agreement by Common Paper
The Common Paper Partnership Agreement is a plain-language, structured contract for referral, reseller, or co-marketing relationships defining roles, revenue sharing, and joint obligations between partners. It is part of CommonPaper’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.

### Design Partner Agreement by Common Paper
The Common Paper Design Partner Agreement is designed for collaborating with early adopters and strategic customers during product development, providing a clear framework for access, feedback, and joint innovation. It is part of CommonPaper’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.

### Software License Agreement with AI Addendum by Common Paper
The Common Paper Software License Agreement with AI Addendum is a structured, plain-language contract for licensing software that includes artificial intelligence capabilities, with the AI Addendum providing clear terms for AI use, training, and governance. It is part of Common Paper’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.

### Intellectual Property (IP) Transfer Agreement (UK) by Seedsummit
This document is an Intellectual Property Rights Transfer Agreement, designed to legally transfer ownership of intellectual property rights from a Transferor to a Transferee. It covers various types of IP, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, and includes provisions for retained rights, moral rights waivers, and non-infringement warranties. The agreement ensures the Transferee gains full title to the created IP.

### Balanced Employee IP Agreement 2.0.0 (GitHub)
The Balanced Employee Intellectual Property Agreement (BEIPA) 2.0.0 clearly defines the ownership and licensing of intellectual property between an employee and the company—ensuring the company holds rights to work-related IP while protecting employees’ rights to personal projects. It is part of GitHub’s open, community-vetted library of balanced legal agreements, designed to provide fairness, clarity, and trust for both employers and employees.

### Github Terms Github Marketplace Developer Agreement (GitHub)
The GitHub Marketplace Developer Agreement sets out the terms for developers to publish and distribute applications, extensions, and actions on GitHub Marketplace, including licensing, privacy, compliance, and revenue-sharing requirements. It is part of GitHub’s official contractual framework, backed by Microsoft, and ensures developers operate within trusted, legally enforceable standards while protecting end users and GitHub’s platform integrity.

### Terms of Service for Hubs and Spoke by Mozilla
The Mozilla Hubs and Spoke Terms of Service is a clear, structured agreement governing the creation, sharing, and use of VR/AR and 3D content within the platform. It can be trusted as part of Mozilla’s reputable, privacy-focused ecosystem, backed by open-source software and transparent, user-friendly policies.

### Github Terms Github Educational Use Agreement (GitHub)
The GitHub Educational Use Agreement sets the terms for educational institutions participating in the GitHub Education Partner Program, granting students, faculty, and researchers free access to GitHub Enterprise products for non-commercial, academic use. It is an official GitHub contract that defines benefits, conditions, and responsibilities, and can be trusted as part of GitHub’s legally binding program terms.

### Github Terms Github GPL Cooperation Commitment (GitHub)
The GitHub GPL Cooperation Commitment ensures that GitHub will provide contributors and users of GPL-licensed software an opportunity to cure licence violations before any termination or legal action is pursued. Modeled on GPLv3’s cure and reinstatement terms, this commitment builds trust by aligning GitHub with a broad industry movement to promote fairness and collaboration in open source licensing, and it is publicly available under a Creative Commons license.

### Intellectual Property (IP) Agreement: Contrat de Transfert de PI (Fondateur & Mandataire Social) (France) by Seedsummit
The Seedsummit Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement effects the full and irrevocable transfer by a founder of all intellectual property rights in creations developed in the course of their duties at the company. It details the rights (including software, inventions, trademarks, copyrights, designs, etc.) assigned to the company as part of the exclusive, irrevocable, worldwide and perpetual transfer, which is made without additional consideration in light of the founder’s role.

### Github Terms Github Marketplace Terms Of Service (GitHub)
The GitHub Marketplace Terms of Service set the rules for using GitHub Marketplace, which lets users purchase or install developer apps and actions that integrate with GitHub accounts. Issued and maintained by GitHub, these terms provide a trusted framework covering payments, data sharing, liability, and third-party developer responsibilities.

### Github Terms Github Registered Developer Agreement (GitHub)
The GitHub Registered Developer Agreement sets the terms for joining GitHub’s Developer Program, including permitted API use, confidentiality around non-public/pre-release materials, branding/marketing rules, fees, and termination. It is an official GitHub legal agreement (governed by California law) that defines rights and limits—licensing, support, liability caps, and export controls—so developers can confidently build integrations in compliance with GitHub’s policies.

### Intellectual Property (IP) Transfer Agreement (Germany) by Seedsummit
The Seedsummit Transfer of Intellectual Property Rights and Grant of Usage Rights Agreement assigns all intellectual property and work results created by an employee or freelancer to the company, ensuring full ownership and usage rights. It includes provisions on prior works, moral rights waivers, open-source exclusions, inventions, proof obligations, and is governed by German law.

### Creative Commons Public License (Basecamp)
This is the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Public License (CC BY 4.0). It grants broad rights to users to reproduce, share, and adapt licensed material worldwide, royalty-free, and irrevocably. The primary condition for exercising these rights is to provide appropriate attribution to the original creator(s) and indicate any modifications made.

### Balanced Employee IP Agreement (GitHub)
The Balanced Employee IP Agreement (BEIPA) is an open-source contract that fairly allocates intellectual property rights between employers and employees—granting companies control over job-related IP while preserving employee ownership of personal and unrelated projects, with employers receiving a non-exclusive license for business-related side work. Originating from GitHub’s employee IP agreement and released under CC0-1.0, it is a transparent, community-driven standard that companies can trust and adapt for fairer employment practices.

### CC0 Universal (GitHub)
The CC0 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication) on GitHub allows creators to waive copyright and related rights to their work, making it freely available for anyone to use, modify, and redistribute without restriction, including for commercial purposes. It is the Creative Commons standard license hosted on GitHub, ensuring both global recognition and trusted open-source accessibility.

### Other Site Policies Github Logo Policy (GitHub)
The GitHub Logo Policy sets the rules for using GitHub’s logos and Octocat artwork, including when they may appear on websites, apps, or as personal avatars. It is an official GitHub policy that provides authoritative guidance on brand usage and can be fully trusted for compliance with GitHub’s trademark standards.

### Legal Policies and Terms Index (Basecamp)
This document serves as an index to 37signals' collection of legal policies and terms, such as their Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Service Level Agreements. It notes that the project is no longer maintained and directs users to their official website for the most current versions.

### Intellectual Property (IP) Agreement (Declaration) (Denmark) by Seedsummit
The Seedsummit Intellectual Property Declaration ensures that all intellectual property created by an employee or contractor during their engagement automatically belongs to the company. It is useful for protecting the company’s ownership of inventions, creative works, and other IP assets, preventing future disputes over rights or ownership.

### Contributing - Balanced Employee IP Agreement (GitHub)
The Balanced Employee IP Agreement (BEIPA) is an open-source contract that clarifies ownership of employee intellectual property, designed to create a fair balance between company and employee rights. It is maintained on GitHub with contributions reviewed by GitHub Legal, making it a transparent, community-driven agreement that companies can trust.

### Github Terms Github Copilot Extension Developer Policy (GitHub)
The GitHub Copilot Extension Developer Policy governs the development, use, and distribution of extensions on the GitHub Copilot platform, ensuring privacy, security, transparency, and compliance with applicable laws. It can be trusted as an official GitHub policy, backed by comprehensive legal terms, platform standards, and enforcement mechanisms to protect both developers and users.

### Video Release Form by EasyLegalDocs
This Video Release Consent Form grants a company or organization the unrestricted right to use a participant's video footage and likeness for lawful purposes. The participant waives any rights to inspect or approve the use, compensation, and royalties. All materials produced become the exclusive property of the company.

### End-User License Agreement (EULA) by EasyLegalDocs
This End-User License Agreement (EULA) is a legally binding contract between a software licensor and an end-user. It defines the terms and conditions for the licensee's use of the software, including intellectual property rights, limitations on use, and disclaimers. The agreement aims to protect the licensor's rights and establish the responsibilities of the licensee.

### Audio Release Form by EasyLegalDocs
This template is an Audio Recording Consent Form designed for individuals to grant permission for their voice or audio featuring them to be recorded and used. It outlines the terms under which the recording can be utilized, including distribution rights and a waiver of inspection or compensation. The form ensures the participant agrees to release their rights to the recording for lawful purposes.

### Copyright Transfer Agreement by EasyLegalDocs
This document is a **Copyright Transfer Agreement** that formally transfers all rights, title, and interest in a specific work from an Assignor to an Assignee. It outlines the terms of the transfer, including warranties of ownership and any reserved rights for the Assignor, ensuring clear ownership of the intellectual property.

### Intellectual Property (IP) Agreement by EasyLegalDocs
This Intellectual Property Agreement outlines the transfer of intellectual property rights from an employee to an employer for creations made during their employment. It also addresses the recognition of pre-existing intellectual property, the employee's commitment to assist in securing these rights, and the handling of materials upon termination. This ensures the employer retains exclusive rights to any IP stemming from the employee's contributions.

### Digital Image License by EasyLegalDocs
This Digital Image License Agreement grants a non-exclusive, non-transferable right to a licensee to use a specific digital image for various purposes, including advertising, publications, and video. The licensor retains all ownership and copyright. The agreement outlines terms for royalty payments, permitted uses, and conditions for termination.

### Music License Agreement by EasyLegalDocs
This template is a Music License Agreement that allows a Licensor to grant a Licensee non-exclusive, non-transferable rights to use a musical recording for specific purposes like social media videos, broadcasting, and streaming. It outlines the permitted uses, restrictions, royalty payment, and conditions for termination, ensuring the Licensor retains ownership.

### Reseller Agreement for Marketplaces
The Standard Reseller Agreement for Marketplaces is a balanced, plain-language contract that governs how providers authorize resellers to distribute their products through online marketplaces, covering rights, pricing, and fulfillment. It is part of OLL’s widely trusted library of open standard agreements.

### AI Standard Clauses
The AI Standard Clauses provide modular, lawyer-vetted AI-specific terms to be incorporated into broader cloud service agreements, addressing model training, data usage, liability, auditing, and IP in AI deployments. They are part of OLL’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.

### Employment Contract for Working Students (Bilingual, Standard) (Germany) by Seedsummit
This document is an employment contract template specifically designed for working students (Werkstudenten) in Germany. It covers essential terms such as job title, working hours, remuneration, vacation, and includes important clauses on non-competition, confidentiality, and intellectual property. The template also provides detailed explanations regarding German legal requirements and the special social security status of working students.