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This analysis describes what Linear'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
This obligation places the legal defense burden for IP infringement claims about the Service on Linear rather than on Customer.
If a third party alleges that Linear's Service infringes their intellectual property rights, Linear is required to defend you and your users, officers, directors, and employees in that action.
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To the extent permitted by applicable law, this Section 13 (Indemnification) states the parties' sole and exclusive remedy under this Agreement for any third-party allegations of Intellectual Property Rights infringement...
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"Linear will defend Customer and its Users, officers, directors, and employees against any third-party claim or action...based on the allegation that the Service infringes such third party's intellectual property rights...Excerpt from Linear's Terms of Service
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This obligation places the legal defense burden for IP infringement claims about the Service on Linear rather than on Customer.
If a third party alleges that Linear's Service infringes their intellectual property rights, Linear is required to defend you and your users, officers, directors, and employees in that action.
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