LICENSOR LETTERHEAD
{{company_name}}
{{company_address}}
Phone: {{phone}}
Email: {{email}}
Website: {{website}}
TECHNOLOGY LICENSING AGREEMENT
This Technology Licensing Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of 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").
Licensor and Licensee are hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties" and individually as a "Party."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Licensor is the sole and exclusive owner of certain proprietary technology known as "{{Technology_Name}}" (hereinafter referred to as the "Technology"), as more fully described in Schedule A attached hereto.
WHEREAS, Licensee desires to obtain a license to use the Technology in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:
GRANT OF LICENSE
1.1. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a {{exclusive/non-exclusive}}, {{transferable/non-transferable}}, {{sublicensable/non-sublicensable}} license to use the Technology for the purpose of {{purpose_of_use}} within the territory of {{territory}} (the "Licensed Territory").
1.2. The term of this license shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a period of {{term_duration}} unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
ROYALTIES 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 generated from the use of the Technology, or a fixed fee of {{fixed_fee_amount}} {{currency}} per {{period}}.
2.2. Royalty payments shall be made {{payment_frequency}} within {{payment_days}} days of the end of each {{payment_period}}.
2.3. All payments shall be made in {{currency}} to the bank account specified by Licensor. Late payments shall incur interest at a rate of {{interest_rate}}% per annum.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
3.1. Licensee acknowledges that all intellectual property rights in and to the Technology, including without limitation, patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, shall remain the sole and exclusive property of Licensor.
3.2. Licensee shall not, at any time during or after the term of this Agreement, dispute the validity of Licensor's ownership of the Technology.
3.3. Licensee agrees to notify Licensor immediately of any actual or suspected infringement of the Technology by a third party.
CONFIDENTIALITY
4.1. Both Parties agree to maintain in strict confidence all confidential information disclosed by the other Party in connection with this Agreement and the Technology. "Confidential Information" shall include, but not be limited to, trade secrets, business plans, financial information, technical data, and any other information designated as confidential.
4.2. Confidential Information shall not be disclosed to any third party without the prior written consent of the disclosing Party, except as required by law.
4.3. The confidentiality obligations shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement for a period of {{confidentiality_period}} years.
WARRANTIES AND INDEMNIFICATION
5.1. Licensor warrants that it has the full right and authority to grant the license contemplated herein and that the Technology does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.
5.2. Licensor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Licensee from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with any breach of the foregoing warranty.
5.3. Licensee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Licensor from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with Licensee's use of the Technology outside the scope of this Agreement or in violation of applicable laws.
TERMINATION
6.1. Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice to the other Party if the other Party materially breaches any of its obligations hereunder and fails to cure such breach within {{cure_period_days}} days after receiving written notice thereof.
6.2. Upon termination, Licensee shall immediately cease all use of the Technology and return to Licensor all copies of the Technology and any related confidential information.
GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
7.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_jurisdiction}}.
7.2. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be settled by negotiation between the Parties. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within {{negotiation_period_days}} days, the Parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation in accordance with the rules of {{mediation_body}}.
7.3. If mediation fails, the dispute shall be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of {{arbitration_body}}, with the seat of arbitration being {{arbitration_city}}.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
8.1. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and representations, oral or written.
8.2. Amendments: Any amendment or modification to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by duly authorized representatives of both Parties.
8.3. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
8.4. Notices: All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered by hand, sent by reputable overnight courier, or sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the addresses set forth above.
SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
LICENSOR:
{{Licensor_company_name}}
By: ___________________________
Name: {{Licensor_signatory_name}}
Title: {{Licensor_signatory_title}}
Date: {{Licensor_signature_date}}
LICENSEE:
{{Licensee_company_name}}
By: ___________________________
Name: {{Licensee_signatory_name}}
Title: {{Licensee_signatory_title}}
Date: {{Licensee_signature_date}}
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