Rights Clearance & Intellectual Property Certification

The contract requires the secure identification, documentation, and clearance of all intellectual property rights associated with third-party content incorporated into deliverables produced for the Maryland State Department of Education. The goal is to ensure that MSDE retains unrestricted rights to reproduce, adapt, modify, and distribute all materials without legal limitations, licensing constraints, or liability risks stemming from unlicensed third-party assets. This includes verifying ownership, securing appropriate licenses or permissions, and obtaining formal certifications that confirm the completeness and validity of all rights clearances. The contractor must maintain comprehensive records of all intellectual property sources, permissions obtained, and agreements signed, providing documentation that demonstrates full compliance prior to delivery. The work falls under NAICS code 541611 and is structured as a subcontract with a response deadline of August 17, 2026. All deliverables must be prepared to support MSDE’s ongoing educational mission without any impediment to usage, dissemination, or adaptation, even if the content is later repurposed across different platforms or audiences. Failure to properly clear rights may result in rejection of deliverables or legal exposure for the agency.