Collaboration agreements checklist

Below are some of the main points, issues and topics you will need to address when creating a collaborative work agreement or a memorandum of understanding.

• objectives
• alignment of values and common goals
• structure/members
• management, contract and governance arrangements
• meetings
• fees
• confidentiality and intellectual property rights
• dispute resolution
• service delivery arrangements
• rights, obligations, warranties, liabilities
• notices, variations, termination.

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