When do I use this document? for the assignment of IPR by a third party contractor to a company as part of the closing documents in an investment transaction What are the key features? 8 clauses over 4 pages in the form of a deed between the company and the assigning contractor definitions of Developed IPR and Intellectual Property assignment and further assurance provisions warranties from the assigning contractor as to ownership of the Assigned IPR What other documents are available? For a Deed of Assignment of general intellectual property rights by a founder to a company, see Intellectual Property Deed of Assignment For a Deed of Assignment of registered and unregistered trade marks, see Trade Mark Assignment

Exclusivity Agreement: business purchase (short)

Name: Exclusivity Agreement: business purchase (short) - PaperRock Documents
SKU: EXC006.001
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A short form exclusivity agreement, in the form of a letter agreement, for use in a business purchase transaction where the seller undertakes to the prospective buyer not to negotiate with, or sell its business to, another buyer for a specified period.

for a business purchase transaction
where the seller will agree a period of exclusivity with the buyer
for a shorter form document with principal legal protections for the buyer

What are the key features?

12 paragraphs over 2 pages
definition of Exclusivity Period
exclusivity undertakings from the seller in favour of the buyer
indemnity for breach and indemnity for costs

What other docs are there?

For a longer form of exclusivity agreement for a business purchase transaction, see

Exclusivity Agreement: business purchase (long)

Description

When do I use this document?

for the assignment of IPR by a third party contractor to a company
as part of the closing documents in an investment transaction

What are the key features?

8 clauses over 4 pages
in the form of a deed between the company and the assigning contractor
definitions of Developed IPR and Intellectual Property
assignment and further assurance provisions
warranties from the assigning contractor as to ownership of the Assigned IPR

What other documents are available?

For a Deed of Assignment of general intellectual property rights by a founder to a company, see

Intellectual Property Deed of Assignment

For a Deed of Assignment of registered and unregistered trade marks, see

Trade Mark Assignment

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Updated by a lawyer on 27/06/2025

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Exclusivity Agreement: business purchase (short)

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What are the key features?

What other docs are there?

When do I use this document?

What are the key features?

What other documents are available?

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Exclusivity Agreement: business purchase (short)

When do I use this document?

What are the key features?

What other docs are there?

When do I use this document?

What are the key features?

What other documents are available?

Explanatory Guides

As with all of our document templates, your purchase will include access to clear explanatory guidance on the document and its use.

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PaperRock offers affordable, legal document templates, written by experienced and expert lawyers, trusted by businesses across the UK and beyond. No hidden charges or trial sign-ups are required to complete your document.

“I have worked in legal and business affairs for over 25 years and need access to a wide range of corporate and commercial legal precedents. Paperrock is a refreshing source of high-quality legal templates. Superb value for money.”

Amanda | Bannister Creative

“It’s hard to find legal documents on the internet you can really trust. Knowing an expert lawyer has drafted what I need, gives my business the edge and gives me peace of mind.”

Elle, Founder | Winslow skincare & aesthetics.

“As an SME Paperrock saves us the legal fees we’ve previously had to spend. In these challenging times that's a big help. Great products and support.”

Giles, MD | Boniti Ltd.

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