Brand Name Licence Agreement Template for England and Wales

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Brand Name Licence Agreement

"I need a Brand Name Licence Agreement for my UK-based fashion company to license our trademark to a manufacturer in France, with exclusive rights for 3 years starting January 2025 and including strict quality control provisions for luxury goods."

Document background
A Brand Name Licence Agreement is essential when a brand owner wishes to permit another entity to use their brand name and associated intellectual property in a controlled manner. This agreement, governed by English and Welsh law, is commonly used in franchise operations, international brand expansion, or collaborative business ventures. It establishes the framework for brand usage, including quality standards, territorial scope, financial terms, and protection measures, while ensuring compliance with UK trademark legislation and maintaining brand integrity.
Suggested Sections

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

2. Background: Context of the agreement and ownership status of the brand name

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including Licensed Marks, Territory, Permitted Use

4. Grant of Licence: Scope and nature of the licence being granted, including exclusivity status and permitted uses

5. Term and Termination: Duration of the licence and circumstances for termination

6. Royalties and Payments: Financial terms, payment schedules, and calculation methods

7. Quality Control: Standards and requirements for brand usage, approval processes

8. Protection of the Brand: Obligations regarding brand protection, infringement reporting and enforcement

9. Warranties and Indemnities: Legal guarantees and protections for both parties

10. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including governing law, notices, and entire agreement

Optional Sections

1. Territory Restrictions: Geographic limitations on brand usage and territorial exclusivity provisions

2. Sub-licensing Rights: Rights and conditions for granting sub-licenses to third parties

3. Marketing Requirements: Specific marketing obligations, restrictions and approval processes

4. Digital Usage: Terms specific to online and digital use of the brand

5. Minimum Performance Requirements: Minimum sales targets or other performance metrics required to maintain the licence

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule 1 - Licensed Marks: Detailed list and images of all licensed brand elements and trademarks

2. Schedule 2 - Brand Guidelines: Technical specifications and usage guidelines for the licensed marks

3. Schedule 3 - Royalty Calculations: Detailed methodology for calculating royalties and reporting requirements

4. Schedule 4 - Approved Products/Services: Comprehensive list of products or services covered by the licence

5. Schedule 5 - Quality Control Procedures: Detailed quality control requirements, testing procedures and approval processes

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

Industries

Trade Marks Act 1994: Primary legislation governing registration, protection, and use of trademarks, including rights conferred by registered trademarks, licensing provisions, and infringement provisions

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Legislation relevant for associated logos or artistic elements, protection of original works, and licensing provisions

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations applicable for consumer-facing branded products, covering requirements regarding misleading practices

Competition Act 1998: Legislation covering anti-competitive provisions, territorial restrictions, and market division considerations

Contract Law Principles: Common law principles covering offer and acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and terms and conditions

EU Trade Mark Regulation: Post-Brexit considerations for European trademark protection and enforcement

Madrid Protocol: International treaty system for trademark protection across multiple jurisdictions

Paris Convention: International convention for Protection of Industrial Property providing fundamental principles for intellectual property protection

Data Protection Act 2018: UK legislation implementing data protection requirements, including UK GDPR provisions where personal data is involved

Industry-specific Regulations: Additional regulatory requirements specific to the product or service sector being licensed

ASA Guidelines: Advertising Standards Authority guidelines governing brand representation and advertising practices

Teams

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