The Work Made For Hire Agreement is a crucial legal instrument used in Nigeria when a company or individual (the hiring party) engages another party to create specific work products where ownership of the intellectual property is intended to vest with the hiring party. This agreement is particularly important in industries involving creative works, software development, content creation, and professional services. The document ensures compliance with Nigerian intellectual property laws, including the Copyright Act and Labour Act, while clearly defining the scope of work, compensation terms, delivery schedules, and ownership rights. It's essential for protecting both parties' interests and preventing future disputes over intellectual property ownership. The agreement typically includes detailed specifications about the work to be created, payment terms, confidentiality provisions, and warranty clauses, making it suitable for both one-time projects and ongoing professional relationships in the Nigerian business context.
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1. Parties: Identifies and provides full details of the hiring party (employer) and the hired party (creator/worker)
2. Background: Explains the context of the agreement and the parties' intentions to enter into a work-for-hire arrangement
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Work,' 'Intellectual Property Rights,' and other relevant terms
4. Scope of Work: Detailed description of the work to be created, including deliverables, specifications, and quality standards
5. Work-for-Hire Relationship: Explicitly establishes that the work is made for hire and that the hiring party owns all rights to the work
6. Compensation and Payment Terms: Details the payment amount, schedule, and method of payment
7. Timeline and Delivery: Specifies project milestones, delivery dates, and acceptance criteria
8. Ownership and Rights: Comprehensive provisions regarding intellectual property rights, including assignment of rights and waiver of moral rights
9. Confidentiality: Provisions protecting confidential information shared during the project
10. Warranties and Representations: Guarantees regarding originality of work, non-infringement, and capacity to enter agreement
11. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and circumstances for termination
12. General Provisions: Standard clauses including governing law, dispute resolution, and entire agreement
1. Non-Competition: Restricts the hired party from competing with the hiring party's business - include when protecting business interests is crucial
2. Equipment and Resources: Specifies tools and resources provided by the hiring party - include when specific equipment or software is provided
3. Revisions and Modifications: Process for requesting and implementing changes to the work - include for creative or technical projects
4. Insurance Requirements: Specifies required insurance coverage - include for high-risk or high-value projects
5. Training and Support: Details any training or support provided - include when specific skills or knowledge transfer is required
6. Subcontracting: Rules regarding use of subcontractors - include when subcontracting might be needed
7. Force Majeure: Provisions for unforeseeable circumstances - include for long-term or complex projects
1. Schedule A - Scope of Work: Detailed specifications of the work to be created, including technical requirements and deliverables
2. Schedule B - Payment Schedule: Breakdown of payment amounts, milestones, and payment terms
3. Schedule C - Timeline: Detailed project timeline with specific milestones and delivery dates
4. Schedule D - Acceptance Criteria: Specific criteria for accepting or rejecting deliverables
5. Appendix 1 - Required Tools and Software: List of specific tools, software, or equipment to be used in creating the work
6. Appendix 2 - Confidential Information: Detailed description of what constitutes confidential information
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