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Intellectual Property Licence

"I need an Intellectual Property License agreement under German law for licensing our proprietary software to distributors across the EU, with provisions for source code escrow and quarterly royalty payments starting March 2025."

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This template serves as a foundation for creating an Intellectual Property License agreement under German law, suitable for various types of IP transfers including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. The document is essential when one party wishes to grant another party rights to use their intellectual property while retaining ownership. It incorporates key requirements from German IP law, the German Civil Code (BGB), and relevant EU regulations, ensuring compliance with both national and European legal frameworks. The agreement is particularly valuable for cross-border transactions involving German entities or IP rights protected under German law. This template includes comprehensive provisions for protecting the licensor's IP rights while granting the licensee necessary commercial freedoms, with specific attention to German contract law requirements and competition law considerations.

Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identification and details of the licensor and licensee

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including ownership of the IP and purpose of the license

3. Definitions: Defined terms used throughout the agreement

4. Grant of License: Scope of the license, including territory, exclusivity, and field of use

5. License Fees and Payment Terms: Financial terms, including royalties, payment schedule, and reporting requirements

6. IP Ownership and Protection: Confirmation of IP ownership, protection obligations, and handling of improvements

7. Quality Control: Standards for using the licensed IP and quality maintenance requirements

8. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information exchanged during the license period

9. Representations and Warranties: Statements about IP ownership, right to license, and non-infringement

10. Liability and Indemnification: Allocation of risks and responsibilities between parties

11. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and circumstances for termination

12. Post-Termination Obligations: Obligations surviving termination and wind-down provisions

13. General Provisions: Standard legal provisions including governing law, jurisdiction, and entire agreement

Optional Sections

1. Sublicensing Rights: Include when licensee is permitted to sublicense the IP to third parties

2. Technical Support and Training: Include when licensor will provide technical assistance or training

3. Source Code Escrow: Include for software licenses where source code protection is required

4. Marketing and Promotion: Include when specific marketing requirements or restrictions apply

5. Export Control: Include when licensed IP may be subject to export regulations

6. Data Protection: Include when personal data processing is involved in the license

7. Audit Rights: Include when licensor requires right to audit licensee's use or royalty calculations

8. Development Obligations: Include when licensee must meet development or commercialization milestones

9. Competition Law Compliance: Include specific provisions ensuring compliance with EU/German competition law

10. Employee Non-Solicitation: Include when protecting against employee poaching is relevant

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule 1 - Licensed Intellectual Property: Detailed description of the IP being licensed, including registration numbers

2. Schedule 2 - Technical Specifications: Technical details and requirements for the licensed IP

3. Schedule 3 - Quality Standards: Specific quality requirements and testing procedures

4. Schedule 4 - Royalty Calculations: Detailed method for calculating royalties and examples

5. Schedule 5 - Approved Sub-licensees: List of pre-approved sub-licensees if applicable

6. Schedule 6 - Territory Definition: Detailed description of licensed territory if complex

7. Appendix A - Form of Royalty Report: Template for required royalty reporting

8. Appendix B - Brand Guidelines: Guidelines for use of licensed trademarks or branding

9. Appendix C - Support Services: Details of technical support or maintenance services

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Genie AI | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

alex.den.21@genieai.co

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