Non Exclusive Commercial License Generator for Germany

This Non-Exclusive Commercial License agreement template is designed for use under German law when a rights holder wishes to grant commercial usage rights to their intellectual property while retaining the ability to license the same rights to others. It is particularly suitable for situations involving software licensing, technology transfer, brand licensing, or patent exploitation. The document incorporates mandatory provisions required under German law, including specific requirements from the German Civil Code (BGB) regarding contract formation and usage rights transfer, as well as compliance with the German Commercial Code (HGB) and competition law. The agreement should be used when the parties seek to establish a clear framework for commercial exploitation while maintaining appropriate controls over the licensed material's use and quality standards. It includes comprehensive provisions for payment terms, quality control, reporting obligations, and termination rights, all structured to comply with German legal requirements.

1. Parties: Identification and details of the licensor and licensee, including registered addresses and company registration numbers

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including brief description of the intellectual property and purpose of the license

3. Definitions: Defined terms used throughout the agreement, including Licensed Material, Territory, and Field of Use

4. Grant of License: Scope of the non-exclusive license, including permitted uses, territory, and field of use restrictions

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

6. Intellectual Property Rights: Confirmation of ownership, protection of IP rights, and handling of improvements or modifications

7. Quality Control: Standards for use of licensed material and quality assurance requirements

8. Representations and Warranties: Standard warranties regarding ownership, right to license, and non-infringement

9. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement, renewal provisions, and grounds for termination

10. Post-Termination Obligations: Obligations of parties after termination or expiry of the agreement

11. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information exchanged during the license relationship

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of German law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes

13. Miscellaneous: Standard boilerplate provisions including severability, entire agreement, and amendments