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Invention Nonexclusive License Agreement

This template is a non-exclusive license agreement for an invention, allowing the licensee to use the invention without restricting the licensor from granting other licenses. It is suitable for agreements between inventors and businesses in a Southern African context.

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Invention Nonexclusive License Agreement

Invention Nonexclusive License Agreement

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Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

INVENTION NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT

This Non-Exclusive License Agreement ('Agreement') is made and entered into on this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}} (the 'Effective Date') by and between:

{{licensor_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{licensor_jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{licensor_address}} (hereinafter referred to as 'Licensor'); and

{{licensee_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{licensee_jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{licensee_address}} (hereinafter referred to as 'Licensee').

Collectively referred to as 'Parties' and individually as 'Party'.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Licensor is the sole owner of certain intellectual property rights, including but not limited to patent applications/patents, trade secrets, and know-how relating to the invention described in Schedule A hereto (the 'Invention');

WHEREAS, Licensee desires to obtain a non-exclusive license to use the Invention, and Licensor is willing to grant such a license, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

1. GRANT OF LICENSE

1.1. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, distribute, perform, display, and create derivative works of the Invention for the purpose of {{purpose_of_license}} (the 'Licensed Purpose').

1.2. This license does not grant Licensee the right to sublicense the Invention to any third party without the express prior written consent of the Licensor.

2. ROYALTY AND PAYMENT TERMS

2.1. In consideration for the license granted herein, Licensee shall pay Licensor a royalty of {{royalty_percentage}}% of the net sales directly attributable to the use of the Invention. 'Net Sales' shall mean the gross revenue received by Licensee from the sale of products or services incorporating the Invention, less any returns, allowances, and sales taxes.

2.2. Licensee shall pay royalties to Licensor on a {{payment_frequency}} basis, within {{days_for_payment}} days after the end of each {{payment_frequency}} period. Each payment shall be accompanied by a detailed statement of Net Sales for the preceding period.

2.3. All payments shall be made in {{currency}} to the bank account specified by Licensor from time to time.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

3.1. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue in full force and effect for a period of {{agreement_term_years}} years, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

3.2. Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if the other Party commits a material breach of any provision of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within {{cure_period_days}} days after receiving written notice thereof.

3.3. Upon termination of this Agreement, Licensee shall immediately cease all use of the Invention and return to Licensor all documentation and materials related to the Invention.

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

4.1. Licensee acknowledges and agrees that all intellectual property rights in and to the Invention remain the sole and exclusive property of Licensor.

4.2. Licensee shall not at any time challenge the validity of Licensor’s intellectual property rights in the Invention.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY

5.1. Both Parties agree to maintain in strict confidence all confidential information disclosed by the other Party in connection with this Agreement, including but not limited to technical, financial, and business information. Neither Party shall disclose such confidential information to any third party without the prior written consent of the disclosing Party.

5.2. This confidentiality obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement for a period of {{confidentiality_period_years}} years.

6. WARRANTIES AND INDEMNIFICATION

6.1. Licensor warrants that it has the full right and authority to grant the license contemplated herein and that the Invention does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party to the best of its knowledge.

6.2. Licensee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Licensor from and against any and all claims, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of Licensee’s use of the Invention, except to the extent such claims arise directly from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Licensor.

7. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

7.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_law_country}}.

7.2. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including its existence, validity, interpretation, performance, breach, or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration administered by {{arbitration_institution}} in accordance with its Arbitration Rules, for the time being in force, which rules are deemed to be incorporated by reference in this clause. The seat of the arbitration shall be {{arbitration_city}}, {{arbitration_country}}.

8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written, of the Parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

SIGNATURES

FOR LICENSOR:

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Name: {{licensor_signatory_name}}

Title: {{licensor_signatory_title}}

Date: {{licensor_signature_date}}

FOR LICENSEE:

_____________________________

Name: {{licensee_signatory_name}}

Title: {{licensee_signatory_title}}

Date: {{licensee_signature_date}}

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