Improvements to System Clause Samples
The "Improvements to System" clause defines how enhancements, modifications, or upgrades to an existing system are managed during the course of an agreement. Typically, this clause outlines which party is responsible for implementing improvements, how such changes are approved, and who retains ownership or rights to the resulting enhancements. For example, it may specify that any software updates or hardware upgrades made during the contract term must be documented and approved by both parties. The core function of this clause is to ensure clarity and prevent disputes regarding the development, implementation, and ownership of system improvements made during the contractual relationship.
Improvements to System. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, any and all improvements to the System developed by Franchisee (including any and all Plans), Company or other franchisees, shall be and become the sole and absolute property of Company, and Company may incorporate the same into the System and shall have the sole and exclusive right to copyright, register and protect such improvements in Company's own name to the exclusion of Franchisee. Franchisee's rights and obligations toward the use of such improvements shall be limited to its rights and obligations regarding Confidential Information as provided for in ARTICLE VII, herein.
Improvements to System. All intellectual property rights to the improvements made during the Term in the Proprietary Information and Systems (the “System Improvements”) are hereby irrevocably assigned by Owner (to the extent of Owner’s interest therein, if any) to CEOC or its designee and upon creation shall be and become the exclusive property of CEOC or its designee, and neither Owner nor any of its Affiliates nor any successor manager hereunder shall have any ownership rights in any System Improvements. CEOC or its Affiliates may incorporate any such System Improvements into the Proprietary Information and Systems and shall have the exclusive right to all intellectual property rights (including patent, copyright, and industrial design rights) in and to the System Improvements, and to register and protect such System Improvements in CEOC’s or its designee’s own name to the exclusion of Owner, who shall have no rights to use such System Improvements except as specifically granted to Owner under this Agreement. Owner agrees to execute such assignment or other documents, and to cause any successor manager to execute such assignment or other documents, as CEOC may reasonably request to evidence its ownership or to assist CEOC in securing intellectual property rights to the System Improvements, at CEOC’s sole expense.
Improvements to System. All intellectual property rights to the improvements in the Proprietary Information and Systems (the “System Improvements”) are hereby irrevocably assigned by Owner (to the extent of Owner’s interest therein, if any) to Manager or its designee and upon creation shall be and become the exclusive property of Manager or its designee, and neither Owner nor any of its Affiliates shall have any ownership rights in any System Improvements. Manager or its Affiliates may incorporate any such System Improvements into the Proprietary Information and Systems and shall have the exclusive right to all intellectual property rights (including patent, copyright, and industrial design rights) in and to the System Improvements, and to register and protect such System Improvements in Manager’s or its designee’s own name to the exclusion of Owner, who shall have no rights to use such System Improvements except as specifically granted to Owner under this Agreement. Owner agrees to execute such assignment or other documents as Manager may reasonably request to evidence its ownership or to assist Manager in securing intellectual property rights to the System Improvements, at Manager’s sole expense.
Improvements to System. If Franchisee develops any concept, process, service, or improvement in the operation or promotion of the Store, Big O may itself use or disclose it to other Big O franchisees without any obligation to compensate Franchisee therefor. If the concept, process, service, or improvement is adopted for use by the majority of Big O Stores, such concept, process, service, or improvement shall become the property of Big O and Big O may itself use or disclose it to other Big O franchisees without any obligation to compensate Franchisee therefor.
Improvements to System. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, any and all improvements to the System developed by Licensee (including any and all Plans), shall be and become the sole and absolute property of Company, and Company may incorporate the same into the System and shall have the sole and exclusive right to copyright, register and protect such improvements in Company's own name to the exclusion of Licensee. Licensee's rights and
Improvements to System. Except as provided in the Brand Agreement, all intellectual property rights to the improvements in any system used exclusively at or in connection with the Managed Facilities (including improvements to any technology systems) developed or suggested by either party or any of their Affiliates (the “System Improvements”) are hereby irrevocably assigned by Manager to Owner and upon creation shall be and become the exclusive property of Owner; provided, however, Manager and any of its Affiliates shall have the right to use without fee or charge any System Improvements in connection with the Operation of the Managed Facilities.