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The clause delineates the boundary between Apple's proprietary assets and developer-created materials, establishing which party retains ownership of specific intellectual property categories and under what conditions use rights are granted.
Developers operate under specified licensing terms that authorize use of Apple's intellectual property for app development and distribution, while Apple retains ownership of its platform technology, tools, and infrastructure. The provision defines what intellectual property rights transfer (if any) when developers submit apps and what usage restrictions apply.
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The clause delineates the boundary between Apple's proprietary assets and developer-created materials, establishing which party retains ownership of specific intellectual property categories and under what conditions use rights are granted.
Developers operate under specified licensing terms that authorize use of Apple's intellectual property for app development and distribution, while Apple retains ownership of its platform technology, tools, and infrastructure. The provision defines what intellectual property rights transfer (if any) when developers submit apps and what usage restrictions apply.
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