A non-exclusive license agreement allows one party to use certain intellectual property rights owned by another party while enabling the owner to grant similar rights to multiple parties. This type of agreement is common in various industries, including technology, publishing, and entertainment. Below are three diverse examples that illustrate how non-exclusive license agreements can be structured and applied in different contexts.
A software development company wants to license its accounting software to multiple small businesses without restricting its ability to license the software to others.
The agreement allows each business to use the software while ensuring that the developer retains ownership and can continue to sell licenses to additional clients.
NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT
This Non-Exclusive License Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of [Date] by and between [Developer Company Name], a corporation organized under the laws of [State], with a principal place of business at [Address] (“Licensor”), and [Client Company Name], a corporation organized under the laws of [State], with a principal place of business at [Address] (“Licensee”).
1. **Grant of License**: Licensor hereby grants Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Licensor’s accounting software (“Software”) for internal business purposes only.
2. **License Fee**: Licensee shall pay Licensor a one-time fee of [Amount] upon execution of this Agreement.
3. **Term**: The term of this license shall commence on the date of this Agreement and shall continue indefinitely until terminated by either party.
4. **Restrictions**: Licensee shall not copy, modify, or distribute the Software without prior written consent from Licensor.
5. **Ownership**: Licensor retains all rights, title, and interest in and to the Software.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
[Licensor Signature]
[Licensee Signature]
A clothing brand wants to allow a third-party manufacturer to use its trademark on a line of apparel without giving exclusivity to that manufacturer, enabling the brand to work with others as well.
NON-EXCLUSIVE TRADEMARK LICENSE AGREEMENT
This Non-Exclusive Trademark License Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of [Date] by and between [Brand Name], a corporation located at [Address] (“Licensor”), and [Manufacturer Name], a corporation located at [Address] (“Licensee”).
1. **Grant of License**: Licensor grants Licensee a non-exclusive license to use the trademark “[Trademark Name]” in connection with the manufacturing and sale of clothing products.
2. **Royalty Payments**: Licensee agrees to pay Licensor a royalty of [Percentage]% of the net sales generated from products bearing the trademark.
3. **Quality Control**: Licensee agrees to maintain the quality of the products bearing the trademark, subject to Licensor’s approval.
4. **Term**: This Agreement shall last for a period of [Duration] years, with the possibility of renewal.
5. **Termination**: Either party may terminate this Agreement with [Notice Period] written notice.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year first above written.
[Licensor Signature]
[Licensee Signature]
A photographer wishes to license their collection of images to a publishing company for use in various print and digital media while retaining the right to license the same images to other publishers.
NON-EXCLUSIVE CONTENT LICENSE AGREEMENT
This Non-Exclusive Content License Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of [Date] by and between [Photographer Name], residing at [Address] (“Licensor”), and [Publishing Company Name], located at [Address] (“Licensee”).
1. **License Grant**: Licensor grants Licensee a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use the photographs described in Exhibit A (“Images”) for a term of [Duration].
2. **Usage Rights**: Licensee may use the Images in print publications, online media, and advertising materials.
3. **License Fee**: Licensee shall pay Licensor a fee of [Amount] for the rights granted under this Agreement.
4. **Attribution**: Licensee agrees to credit Licensor as the creator of the Images in all publications.
5. **Ownership**: Licensor retains all rights to the Images, including the right to license them to other parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
[Licensor Signature]
[Licensee Signature]