Common use of Intellectual Property/Work Product Ownership Clause in Contracts

Intellectual Property/Work Product Ownership. All data, technical information, materials first gathered, originated, developed, prepared, or obtained as a condition of this agreement and used in the performance of this agreement—including, but not limited to all reports, surveys, plans, charts, literature, brochures, mailings, recordings (video or audio), pictures, drawings, analyses, graphic representations, software computer programs and accompanying documentation and printouts, notes and memoranda, written procedures and documents, which are prepared for or obtained specifically for this agreement, or are a result of the services required under this grant—shall be considered “work for hire” and remain the property of the State of Vermont, regardless of the state of completion, unless otherwise specified in this agreement. Such items shall be delivered to the State of Vermont upon 30 days notice by the State. With respect to software computer programs and/or source codes first developed for the State, all the work shall be considered “work for hire,” i.e., the State, not the Contractor, shall have full and complete ownership of all software computer programs, documentation and/or source codes developed.