CANADA
Canadian software developers, license your software programs and protect your authorship rights with these customizable Software Licences and Development Forms.
Q. Which laws protect the rights of software developers in Canada?
A. Software creation is protected by copyright under the Copyright Act of Canada. The author or other party who holds the copyright (designated as the "owner") on the software is the only one who has the right to copy, reproduce and publish the work, and anyone who does so without the author's permission is infringing on the copyright.
Q. How can I register a copyright on the software apps I develop?
A. You're not required to register copyright on your creation in order to protect it, but you can if you wish to. Information on registering copyright and other related topics can be found on the Canadian Intellectual Property Office website.
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Software Development Partnership Agreement | Canada
Create a strategic partnership to develop and market software apps in Canada with this Software Development Partnership Agreement template.
- The partners agree to work together to develop, implement, market and provide ongoing support for the software.
- The partners will work together to develop, implement, market and provide ongoing support for the software.
- One of the partners will have primary responsibility for development of the software, and the other will have primary responsibility for marketing and selling the final product. However, both parties will be required to expend sufficient time and effort in all areas.
- Both parties will have equal rights in managing the business, but neither partner has the authority to act on behalf of the other partner.
- Revenues will be deposited into an operating account from which partnership expenses will be paid. Profits will be distributed to the partners at regular intervals.
- Each partner is responsible for paying their own taxes and remittances.
- The Agreement contains two alternate sets of clauses for ownership of the intellectual property - one for joint ownership and one for individual ownership.
- The file also contains confidentiality and non-competition provisions.
- The Agreement is governed by Canadian intellectual property laws.
- The document is available as a MS Word template and is fully editable to fit your unique needs.
$17.99
Software Distribution Agreement | Canada
Prepare a Software Distribution Agreement with a national or international distributor with this comprehensive template for Canadian software publishers.
- The publisher (owner) appoints the distributor as its exclusive distributor in a primary territory, and as a non-exclusive distributor in secondary territories.
- The distributor must meet minimum annual revenue quotas, and must provide quarterly activity reports to the publisher.
- The distributor must provide written reports identifying any problems the distributor believes to be caused by errors in the software.
- The publisher will provide all corrections, enhancements and upgrades to the software, and all training and support.
- The publisher will provide a list of all current customers and all potential sales leads for the designated territories.
- The distributor agrees not to take part in marketing or developing any product which would compete with the software.
- The Agreement is governed by Canadian laws.
- This legal document template is available in MS Word format and can be easily modified.
$29.99
Software Escrow Agreement | Canada
Place software into escrow with this comprehensive Software Escrow Agreement for Canadian software developers.
- Parties. The escrow is being set up in conjunction with software licence and maintenance agreements between a developer and a customer (licensee) who requires uninterrupted availability of the source code as an essential element of its business.
- Terms of Escrow. The developer will deposit the source code, documentation and related materials with the escrow agent following development, and will deposit upgrades to the software each time modifications are made.
- Role of Escrow Agent. The escrow agent will hold the materials in escrow until such time as it is instructed to release them in accordance with the agreement.
- Ownership of Materials. The developer remains the owner of all escrowed materials. The licensee's interest is limited to that of a licensee only.
- Indemnification. The developer and the customer both indemnify the escrow agent against all liability, damages or costs arising from its acting as escrow agent.
- Scope of Law. This is a U.S. legal document intended for use within the United States.
- How to Get the Form. You can download the MS Word document immediately after you purchase it. Other formats are available on request.
$14.99
Software Evaluation Nondisclosure Agreement | Canada
Protect your intellectual property rights during evaluation of a software app with this Nondisclosure Agreement for Canadian software developers.
- The party evaluating the software (evaluator) agrees not to disclose any confidential and/or proprietary information with respect to the software app under review.
- The evaluator also agrees to promptly return all information and materials to the developer when it completes the evaluation.
- This Software Evaluation Nondisclosure Agreement is a Canadian legal form that can be used across Canada except in the Province of Quebec, where a French language version may be required.
- The template is available as a MS Word document and is easy to download, edit and use.
$6.29 $5.99
Software Integration Licence | Canada
Allow another developer to integrate software you have developed into their product under this Software Integration Licence for Canada.
- The developer grants a non-exclusive licence to a licensee so that the licensee can integrate the developer's software into a software package or product developed by the licensee, which will be distributed to resellers and end users.
- Proprietary Rights. The licence also grants the licensee the right to use the developer's trade marks and other proprietary markings in connection with the software.
- The licensee must ensure that every end user is bound by an End User Licence Agreement.
- No Sale. The parties agree that the transaction between them is not a purchase, sale or lease of the licensed products.
- The licensee must pay royalty fees and provide sales reports to the developer on a quarterly basis.
- The form also contains independent contractor, confidentiality and export restriction clauses.
- This is a Canadian legal document which can be used in most provinces and territories except Quebec, where a French language version may be required.
$24.99
Software Licence and Development Agreement | Canada
Canadian software developers can use this legal contract template to prepare an in-depth Software Licence and Development Agreement for a client.
- The developer agrees to develop a software product for the client and grants the client a non-transferable, non-exclusive perpetual license to use the product in their business.
- The client may sublicense the product to its affiliates at no additional cost. The affiliates must agree in writing to be bound by the terms of the Agreement.
- The developer retains all rights to the product and to all modifications and enhancements. The client owns the rights to the name.
- Any of the developer's employees or contractors who will be performing services at the client's facility must obtain security clearance and will be supervised by the client's personnel.
- The developer will indemnify the client against all liability, claims, costs and damages from infringement claims or from actions or inactions of the developer's employees and contractors.
- The developer will not be liable for any consequential damages. The developer's maximum liability will be limited to the total amount of fees paid by the client.
- Each calendar quarter during the term of the Agreement, the developer will place a complete up-to-date copy of the source code in escrow with a designated escrow agent. The client will have access to the source code in certain circumstances, for instance, if the developer ceases doing business or files for bankruptcy.
- The Agreement is governed by Canadian intellectual property laws and can be used across Canada except in Quebec where a French language version may be required.
- The Software License and Development Agreement template is available as a fully editable Microsoft Word document.
$29.99
Software Maintenance Agreement | Canada
Don't provide software maintenance to customers without a written contract. Use this template Software Maintenance Agreement for Canadian vendors.
- The dealer will provide standard maintenance, custom enhancement, on-site support and training services for the software.
- The dealer's standard maintenance package includes correction of substantial defects, periodic updates, and phone support.
- Ownership of the software remains with the dealer, including all enhancements and updates.
- This is a Canadian legal form that can be used in most provinces and territories except Quebec, where a French language version may be required.
- The document is available in MS Word format. Other formats are available on request.
$29.99
