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NASUAK GARMENTS LTD.INTERLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS(IPR) PROTECTION POLICY
NASUAK Garments Ltd recognizes the importance of protecting intellectual property (IP) to ensure the innovation, creativity, and business interests of our clients, designers, and the company. Our Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Protection Policy aims to outline the rights, obligations, and procedures related to the use of intellectual property associated with products, services, and skilling courses purchased through our online e-commerce platform (nasuak.com). This policy applies to all customers, designers, content creators, and other stakeholders engaging with NASUAK Garments Ltd’s offerings.
- Definitions of Intellectual Property (IP) in the Context of NASUAK Garments Ltd:
- Products and Designs: All garments, including but not limited to uniforms, suits, African wear, sweaters, corporate wear, casual wear, kids wear, protective wear, visibility wear, party wear, bags, and any other custom-made clothing and accessories produced by NASUAK Garments Ltd. This includes any unique designs, patterns, styles, logos, and other artistic and functional elements used in the creation of these products.
- Services: Tailoring services, embroidery services, embroidery digitizing services, T-shirt printing services, graphic designing services, knitting training, bag-making training, and any other custom or technical services offered by NASUAK Garments Ltd.
- Skilling Courses: Educational content and materials related to knitting (making of sweaters), tailoring (making garments), embroidery, T-shirt printing, graphic designing, and other skill-based courses offered by NASUAK Garments Ltd.
- Content: All creative works, documents, tutorials, video courses, guides, logos, trademarks, marketing materials, and website content (including images, text, and design elements) developed by NASUAK Garments Ltd.
- Ownership of Intellectual Property:
- Products and Designs: All original designs and products created and sold by NASUAK Garments Ltd, including any custom garment or accessory designs, are the intellectual property of NASUAK Garments Ltd unless explicitly agreed upon otherwise. This ownership includes all copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets associated with these designs and products.
- Services: Any proprietary processes, patterns, techniques, or methodologies used by NASUAK Garments Ltd in the provision of tailoring, embroidery, printing, or other services are the property of the company. This also includes any custom modifications or adaptations created for clients during service provision.
- Skilling Courses and Educational Content: All course materials, including video tutorials, written guides, and other instructional content related to the skilling courses, remain the intellectual property of NASUAK Garments Ltd. Clients and students are granted limited access to the materials solely for personal or educational use. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or resale of these materials is prohibited.
- Usage Rights of Clients:
- Purchasing Products: Clients purchasing garments or accessories from NASUAK Garments Ltd through the online platform gain ownership of the physical products. However, ownership of the design and intellectual property rights associated with the products remains with NASUAK Garments Ltd. Clients are prohibited from reproducing, altering, or using the design or patterns for commercial purposes without express written consent from NASUAK Garments Ltd.
- Using Services: When utilizing services such as embroidery, tailoring, or printing, clients may request the customization of designs or the application of their own intellectual property (e.g., logos, graphics). In such cases, the client guarantees that they possess the necessary rights to the provided design, and NASUAK Garments Ltd shall not be held responsible for any infringement. Furthermore, all designs provided by NASUAK Garments Ltd for these services remain the property of NASUAK Garments Ltd unless explicitly stated otherwise.
- Accessing Skilling Courses: Clients who enroll in skilling courses provided by NASUAK Garments Ltd will be granted a non-transferable, non-exclusive, and limited license to access and utilize the educational content solely for personal, non-commercial use. Any attempt to replicate, share, distribute, or resell the course content is a violation of NASUAK Garments Ltd’s intellectual property rights.
- Client Obligations Regarding Intellectual Property:
- Respect for IP: Clients are required to respect the intellectual property rights of NASUAK Garments Ltd as well as third parties. This includes not infringing upon the copyrights, trademarks, patents, or any other IP held by the company, other designers, or any other entity.
- Third-Party Content: If clients provide their own designs or content for services like custom tailoring or embroidery, they must ensure that they hold the proper intellectual property rights to that content. NASUAK Garments Ltd does not take responsibility for any legal claims arising from the use of third-party IP in client-submitted content.
- Prohibition of Reproduction: Clients are prohibited from reproducing, distributing, or reselling any products, designs, or content created by NASUAK Garments Ltd without written permission. This includes using NASUAK Garments Ltd’s design elements for commercial purposes, including but not limited to copying garments or patterns, selling identical items, or using NASUAK Garments Ltd’s branding for unrelated products.
- Protection of Client IP:
NASUAK Garments Ltd is committed to ensuring that the intellectual property of clients is protected when submitting custom designs, logos, or content for services such as tailoring or embroidery. We take the necessary precautions to ensure that client-provided IP is not misused or disclosed to third parties without proper authorization.
If a client submits a design, logo, or artwork to be used for their product or service, NASUAK Garments Ltd will maintain confidentiality and take reasonable steps to protect the design from unauthorized use. Clients are encouraged to retain copies of their IP and seek formal protection, such as registering trademarks or copyrights, as appropriate.
- Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights:
NASUAK Garments Ltd will take necessary legal action to enforce its intellectual property rights against any infringement. This includes addressing unauthorized use of products, designs, or services by third parties, as well as handling violations of intellectual property laws such as counterfeit production or unauthorized replication of NASUAK Garments Ltd’s materials or services.
Clients who believe their intellectual property rights have been violated may contact NASUAK Garments Ltd directly at the designated contact point on our website to address their concerns.
- Dispute Resolution:
Any disputes arising out of intellectual property issues related to products, services, or skilling courses purchased from NASUAK Garments Ltd will be handled in accordance with Ugandan laws and regulations. Clients are encouraged to resolve any disputes through informal discussions with the company, but if necessary, formal dispute resolution procedures such as mediation or arbitration may be pursued.
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- Changes to the IPR Policy:
NASUAK Garments Ltd reserves the right to modify or update this IPR Protection Policy at any time. Any changes will be communicated to clients through updates on our website (nasuak.com), and clients are encouraged to review the policy regularly.
Conclusion:
NASUAK Garments Ltd is committed to respecting and protecting intellectual property rights while fostering innovation, creativity, and respect within the garment production and service industries. Our IPR Protection Policy helps safeguard the interests of both our clients and our company, ensuring a fair and secure environment for all transactions on our online platform.
For more information or to report any IP concerns, please contact NASUAK Garments Ltd at the provided contact details on nasuak.com.
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