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Provider option to purchase patentable posting content

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This analysis describes what LexisNexis's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Users who post content that may be patentable cannot sell or assign those rights to anyone else, as LexisNexis holds the exclusive option to acquire them.

Interpretive note: The clause states an exclusive option to purchase but does not specify terms, price, timeframe, or conditions under which the option may be exercised. Whether the option is perpetual or time-limited is not determinable from the excerpt.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If you submit a posting containing patentable subject-matter, LexisNexis has the exclusive option to purchase all of your rights in it, and you cannot offer those rights to any other party.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

You do not have any rights in relation to Member Content, and, unless expressly authorized by Tinder, you may only use Member Content to the extent that your use is consistent with our Services' purpose...

Microsoft Medium

If you publish Your Content in areas of the Service where it is available broadly online without restrictions, Your Content may appear in demonstrations or materials that promote the Service.

Glassdoor Medium

We hereby grant you a limited, revocable, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license under the rights licensable by us to use the services and use Content from our services solely for your personal use...

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Provider shall have the exclusive option to purchase from you and acquire all right, title and interest in any Postings containing patentable subject-matter that you submit to this Web Site.

— Excerpt from LexisNexis's LexisNexis Terms

Provision details

Document information
Document
LexisNexis Terms
Entity
LexisNexis
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-073230
Document ID
CA-D-00717
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
0c6a8d35d65202c5a7c1e48deb6d5bc2d5733a86da462e7d1a89ee3a167de54f
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 16:10 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: LexisNexis
Document: LexisNexis Terms
Record ID: CA-P-073230
Captured: 2026-07-12 16:10:48 UTC
SHA-256: 0c6a8d35d65202c5…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/lexisnexis/lexisnexis-terms/provision/CA-P-073230/provider-option-to-purchase-patentable-posting-content/
Accessed: July 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does LexisNexis's Provider option to purchase patentable posting content clause do?

Users who post content that may be patentable cannot sell or assign those rights to anyone else, as LexisNexis holds the exclusive option to acquire them.

How does this clause affect you?

If you submit a posting containing patentable subject-matter, LexisNexis has the exclusive option to purchase all of your rights in it, and you cannot offer those rights to any other party.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 256 platforms. See the full comparison.

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