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Software development agreement benefits

Reflecting the way YOU work

Developing software can be a tough journey with unforeseen obstacles. Our software development agreement is tailored to your development process – whether you work with fixed milestones or agile development techniques like Scrum.

Protecting the results & confidentiality

The outcome of the product can be very valuable – with our proven software development agreement you ensure that rights to code, patents and copyrights are protected as much as you and your business partner agree on. How confidential information is treated during the agreement and after it ends will also be clearly regulated.

Going beyond the development stage

Greatly developed software will survive the agreement. If necessary, we help you to cover the transition from the development stage to an ongoing maintenance and support relationship.

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What’s included in the software development agreement package?

What it is

All-in-one flat fee package including strategic planning and structure set-up, drafting, and adjustment of your individual software development agreement according to your needs.

What you will get

Joint kick-off call with our licensing legal expert to discuss goals, set-up, and important clauses for your software development agreement.

Software development agreement tailored to your needs

Two feedback rounds where we take the time to jointly go through the software development agreement and incorporate your feedback and adjustments.

How long it takes

With our flat fee package, you can get your software development agreement drafted as fast as within 3-5 business days for urgent matters.

Flat fee CHF 2’500 (excl. VAT)

Software development agreement FAQ

What is the purpose of a software development agreement?

It has to clearly set out the roles and duties of the parties in the development process. The ultimate goal for the software development has to be clear, milestones on the way there and a process for a flexible and legally watertight adjustment of goals. 
What are crucial points of a software development agreement?

It is important to agree on a fair remuneration for milestones reached within the development process. The software development agreement ensures that this crucial point is clear before starting the project. Furthermore it is highly important to agree on the rights of use of the developed software and parts of it – also whether the developer has interest in exploiting the developed product or parts of it.
What are other key points of a software development agreement?
- The term of the project
- Liability regulations in case something goes wrong
- Possibilities for termination
- Minimum standards for the developed product
- Testing process of the product
What do you need to know when negotiating a software development agreement?

You need to know what timeframe you realistically agree on for the development of the software. It is also crucial to leave space for adjustments of the contract, in case you agree to change the route towards your goal.

About us

We’re a growing team of 30+ legal professionals. Some of our experts include:

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Thomas focuses on Intellectual Property, Data Protection & IT Contract Law and advises companies on commercial strategies, Intellectual Property protection and technology-related legal issues. As head of the in-house team, he is responsible for advising and supporting our clients in their day-to-day business.

Thomas Kuster, Head of IP & Contracts, Legal Expert
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Yoann’s focus is on advising clients on HR issues. He also assists with corporate and IP matters, as well as contractual and data protection issues.

Yoann Garraux, Legal Counsel
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Maja is a Junior Legal Counsel in the IP & Contracts Team. She assists customers and the team in the field of tech contract law, intellectual property, and data protection.

Maja Rajic, Junior Legal Counsel
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Nicoletta focuses on contract law, and Intellectual Property. She advises customers on trademarks, the strategic set-up of IP contracts, as well as day-to-day contract matters.

Nicoletta Iurilli, Junior Legal Counsel