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mesne agreement
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A quick definition of mesne agreement:
A mesne agreement is when someone transfers their ownership of something they created, like a song or a book, to someone else through a middle person instead of giving it directly to them. This middle person is usually called an assignee.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: A mesne agreement is a transfer of intellectual-property rights through an intermediary, usually an assignee, rather than directly from the property's creator.
Example: Company A creates a new software program and wants to transfer the intellectual-property rights to Company C. Instead of transferring the rights directly to Company C, Company A transfers the rights to Company B, who then transfers the rights to Company C. This is a mesne agreement.
This type of agreement is common in business transactions where there are multiple parties involved in the transfer of intellectual-property rights. It allows for a more streamlined process and can provide additional legal protections for all parties involved.