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Fugees Family

Guidance on IP Licensing

Summary:

Assist a nonprofit advancing educational justice for refugees by advising on whether an IP license is needed to use teaching curriculum.

Referred by:

Jurisdiction(s): U.S.
About the Organization: Fugees Family is a national non-profit organization committed to advancing educational justice for refugee and immigrant youth. They are the only network of U.S. schools dedicated to refugee and newcomer education.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s): End Poverty, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

Fugees Family is developing a VR teacher training and student learning platform. Teachers can practice their lessons/curriculum using the VR, and students are taught through avatars. Fugees Family is seeking assistance determining if/when they need a licensing agreement to use the curriculum. If they do need an agreement, they would appreciate assistance drafting the template licensing agreement.