Technology Transfer Agreement — Word & PDF Template

This Technology Transfer Agreement governs the transfer of technology, know-how and related intellectual property from one party to another. It lets the parties choose one form of transfer (assignment, exclusive licence or non-exclusive licence), and covers technical assistance, consideration and improvements, for businesses, research bodies and inventors moving technology in England and Wales.

Who is this template for?

It is designed for technology owners, developers, research organisations and businesses acquiring or licensing technology and know-how. It suits transactions involving the transfer of technical knowledge alongside intellectual property rights.

What does the template include?

The agreement is organised into numbered clauses covering the key terms of a technology transfer:

• Parties — the transferor and the transferee.
• Background — context and purpose of the transfer.
• Description of Technology — the technology being transferred.
• Transfer of Rights — a tick-one choice of full assignment, exclusive licence or non-exclusive licence; only the form ticked applies.
• Technical Assistance and Knowledge Transfer — support and training.
• Consideration — payment for the transfer.
• Improvements and Developments — ownership of later improvements.
• Intellectual Property Maintenance — maintaining the IP rights.
• Warranties — assurances about the technology.
• Confidentiality — protection of know-how.
• Further Assurance — cooperation to complete the transfer.
• Term and Termination — an assignment is permanent; a licence has a term you set and can be ended for breach or insolvency.
• Liability — caps and exclusions on liability.
• Governing Law — England and Wales jurisdiction.
• Entire Agreement — the contract as the complete agreement.
• Signatures — execution by both parties.

Easy to customise

The template works in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice. Simply fill in the highlighted fields, tick the relevant checkboxes and edit any clauses to suit your arrangement. No special software is required.

Format and scope

The document downloads as an editable Word (.docx) file and a print-friendly PDF, formatted to A4. It is drafted for use in England and Wales with light, general legal references.