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Define: Letter of Assurance

The meaning of “Letter of Assurance” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Letter of Assurance defined in a legal contract?

  • Letter of Assurance means a document, inclusive of any attachments, which declares the position of the submitter in regard to the ownership, enforcement, or licensing of Essential Patent Claims for a specifically pointed out standard, provided in a form that is acceptable to a certain [organization]. Seen in 30 SEC filings
  • Letter of Assurance means a communication sent to another party in lieu of a bond or other surety, promising the recipient that the sender will fulfill its contractual obligations. Seen in 2 SEC filings

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Letter of Assurance means a documented commitment, including attachments, stating a party's intent on ownership, enforcement, or licensing of specific claims.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When one party wants to ensure the authenticity of claimed ownership and licensing.
  • When there's a need to enforce specified claims.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Letter of Assurance means a communication in lieu of bond, promising fulfillment of contractual obligations.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When a contractor wants to ensure the completion of a project without a bond.
  • When a supplier guarantees the supply of goods or services.

Relevant Sectors

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Letter of Assurance means a documented commitment, including attachments, stating a party's intent on ownership, enforcement, or licensing of specific claims.