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The Master Use License agreement is a fundamental legal instrument used in Switzerland for managing intellectual property rights and establishing usage permissions. This document is essential when a rights holder (licensor) wishes to grant another party (licensee) the right to use specific intellectual property, content, or technology while maintaining ownership and control. It's particularly relevant for cross-border licensing transactions involving Swiss entities or choosing Swiss law as the governing law. The agreement comprehensively addresses usage rights, territorial scope, payment structures, and compliance requirements, incorporating provisions from Swiss copyright law, contract law, and data protection regulations. This type of agreement is commonly used in technology licensing, content distribution, software deployment, and various other commercial contexts where controlled use of proprietary assets is required.
