In disputes over intellectual property matters, contract ambiguity often results in courts interpreting the intent behind the contractual language. However, unambiguous contracts with comprehensive transfers of rights typically favor the receiver. Where contracts are silent on limitations, it is usually presumed that no restrictions were intended.
For example: If a software developer transfers ‘all rights’ to their app without defining limitations or allowed uses, a court may find that future revenue streams such as microtransactions or data monetization are included in that transfer.