I know it may be important to specify that the manufacturer is free to sell me the goods without any surprise 3rd party interests, but I'm having them create puzzles for me and own the Intellectual Property rights. I feel really strange having anything in the contract saying they're the owners. Am I worrying needlessly and it's not at all the same thing? Or should i somehow specify this? I'd be VERY grateful for your help.
Your question is, unfortunately, highly non-specific about what you are buying and what rights are being retained by the seller, so it is simply impossibly to answer. You need to have your contract reviewed by an attorney and you need to consult with him regarding your expectations and the customs in this field, whatever it is. Good luck.
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