Technology escrow is a tool designed to facilitate business transactions that require a neutral, third party to take custody of and potentially release certain technology and intellectual property. This includes other proprietary information according to pre-negotiated technology escrow terms. Some examples of transactions that can benefit from a technology escrow: Manufacturing agreements Capital equipment purchases/ leases ASP licenses/ service agreements Intellectual property sale agreements Outsourcing agreements Fulfillment services agreements Partnership/ joint venture agreements Joint product development agreements OEM and / or Reseller agreements Merger & acquisition agreements Technology warranty agreements Domain Name Sale & Lease agreements Technology Vendors often rely on a technology escrow to protect their intellectual property while meeting the requirements of their agreement with the beneficiary. Technology Beneficiaries or End-users use technology escrow services to alleviate risks associated with large purchases or business relationships that rely on specific technology that cannot be easily replaced. Attorneys recommend the use of technology escrow services to mitigate risks associated with the dependence on technology or intellectual property from an outside source. Please visit our sample technology escrow agreements page to view and download our contract templates. Want to know more? To reach one of our software escrow specialists, please complete our information request form or call us toll free   Highlight   Escrow Associates is the third largest provider of technology escrow services worldwide.   Highlight   Escrow Associates carries Professional Liability Insurance for added protection for your precious intellectual property.   Testimonial     [ view all ]   "Escrow Associates worked with me to make the escrow arrangement fit my client's needs. They were courteous, knowledgeable and timely in their responses. Highly recommended for third party escrow of technology and IP."     Chris Paradies, PhD Shareholder Fowler White Boggs Banker