Intellectual Property Warranty and Indemnification

In Simple Terms

Fuel and oil suppliers must guarantee their products don't use anyone else's patented technology or formulas. If they do use someone else's invention without permission and get caught, the supplier has to cover all legal costs and problems for the FIA and the sport's rights holders.

• Suppliers must own or have rights to all technology in their fuel and oil products
• Suppliers take full legal responsibility if their products infringe on someone's patents or intellectual property
• The FIA and Commercial Rights Holder are protected from lawsuits related to IP infringement
• This ensures F1 components don't violate third-party intellectual property rights