Free Legal Contract Intellectual Property License Agreement Template
Legal Contract Intellectual Property License Agreement
This Intellectual Property License Agreement (the "Agreement") is made effective as of [Month, Day, Year], by and between [Your Company Name], with an office located at [Your Company Address] ("Licensor"), and [Licensee Name], with an office located at [Licensee Address] ("Licensee"). [Licensor Name] and [Licensee Name] may be referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."
Recitals
WHEREAS, Licensor owns certain intellectual property rights described herein and wishes to grant Licensee a license to use such intellectual property; and
WHEREAS, Licensee desires to obtain a license to use the intellectual property owned by Licensor in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the Parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Definitions
1.1 "Intellectual Property" refers to:
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Patents: Key patents and patent applications related to software algorithms and hardware integration techniques.
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Trademarks: Registered and application-pending trademarks, including brand names and logos associated with the licensed products.
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Copyrights: Copyrights on software, including all related source code, documentation, and promotional materials.
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Software and Technology: Proprietary software, including development tools and technologies unique to the licensor.
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Trade Secrets: Confidential business practices, development strategies, and operational processes.
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Other Rights: Any additional intellectual property rights essential for the licensee’s authorized use under this agreement.
1.2 "Territory" means [Geographical Area where the License applies].
1.3 "Purpose" refers to the scope and limitations of the use of the Intellectual Property by Licensee, such as research and development, commercialization, marketing, etc.
2. Grant of License
2.1 Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a [non-exclusive/exclusive], [revocable/irrevocable], [worldwide/territory-specific] license to use the Intellectual Property solely for the Purpose described in this Agreement within the Territory.
2.2 This license does not convey the right to sublicense, sell, lease, or otherwise transfer the Intellectual Property to any third party without the prior written consent of the Licensor.
3. License Fee
3.1 In consideration for the rights granted under this Agreement, Licensee shall pay Licensor a license fee of $[Amount] payable upon [Payment Schedule].
3.2 Additional financial terms may include royalties, minimum annual payments, or other considerations as agreed upon by the Parties.
4. Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement
4.1 Licensor retains all ownership and rights in the Intellectual Property. Licensee agrees not to contest the validity of any Intellectual Property rights of Licensor.
4.2 Licensee shall notify Licensor of any infringement by third parties of the Intellectual Property rights and shall cooperate fully with Licensor in any enforcement actions that Licensor elects to pursue.
5. Term and Termination
5.1 This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue in effect for a term of [Term Length] unless terminated earlier as provided herein.
5.2 Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon [Notice Period] days’ written notice to the other Party for breach of any material provision of this Agreement if the breach is not cured within [Cure Period] days after receiving such notice.
6. Confidentiality
6.1 Each Party agrees to retain in confidence all information and know-how transmitted to it by the other Party that is designated as proprietary or confidential or that, by the nature of the circumstances surrounding the disclosure, ought in good faith to be treated as proprietary or confidential.
6.2 The confidentiality obligations shall not apply to information that (a) is or becomes publicly known through no act or omission of the receiving Party; (b) was in the receiving Party's lawful possession prior to the disclosure; (c) is lawfully disclosed to the receiving Party by a third party without restriction on disclosure; or (d) is independently developed by the receiving Party.
6.3 Both Parties agree to use the confidential information solely for the purpose of executing their obligations under this Agreement and shall not disclose such confidential information to any third party without the prior written consent of the disclosing Party.
6.4 Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, each Party shall, upon the request of the disclosing Party, return or destroy all materials containing such confidential information.
7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
7.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
7.2 Any disputes arising out of or related to this Agreement shall first be attempted to be resolved through good faith negotiations between the Parties.
7.3 If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, the Parties agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration in [Location], conducted by a single arbitrator in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Association]. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the Parties.
7.4 Notwithstanding the foregoing, either Party may seek immediate judicial intervention to obtain injunctive relief to prevent irreparable harm, loss, or damage on a provisional basis.
8. Entire Agreement, Amendments, and Waiver
8.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written, between the Parties.
8.2 No amendment, modification, or supplement of any provisions of this Agreement shall be valid or effective unless made in writing and signed by both Parties.
8.3 The failure of either Party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of such provision or of the right to enforce it at a later time.
8.4 Each Party acknowledges that it has not relied on or been induced to enter this Agreement by a representation or warranty other than those expressly set out in this Agreement.
9. Signature
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Intellectual Property License Agreement as of the Effective Date first above written.
Licensor Name: [Your Company Name]
By:
Name: [Your Name]
Title: [Your Job Title]
Date: [Month, Day, Year]
Licensee Name
By:
Name:
Title:
Date: [Month, Day, Year]
