Franchise Agreement
Fees, royalty, territory and brand standards, clearly agreed.
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Licensing Agreement for Trademarks, Software and IP
Let others use your brand, software or IP while you keep ownership. A licensing agreement sets the scope, territory, royalties and controls.
- Draft in 3–4 working days
- Drafted by IP lawyers
- Royalty and territory terms
- Two revision rounds
What is a licensing agreement?
A licensing agreement allows another party (the licensee) to use intellectual property – a trademark, copyrighted work, software, patent or design – owned by the licensor, without transferring ownership. In return, the licensee usually pays a fee or royalty.
Key terms
| Term | Why it matters |
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| Licensed IP | Exactly what may be used, with registration details |
| Exclusive or non-exclusive | Whether the licensor can license others |
| Territory and field of use | Where and for what the IP can be used |
| Royalties | Fixed fees, percentage of sales, minimum guarantees and reporting |
| Quality control | Standards the licensee must meet, especially for trademarks |
| Term and termination | Duration, renewal and what happens on exit |
Points to note
- Trademark licences should require quality control to protect the brand, and can be recorded with the Trade Marks Registry.
- Royalties paid to a foreign licensor may attract withholding tax.
- A licence is different from an assignment, which transfers ownership.
Our service
Our IP lawyers draft licences for brands, software, content and technology. Protect the IP first with trademark registration or copyright registration. Licensing a whole business model? See franchise agreements.
Documents required for Licensing Agreement
After you purchase, log in to My Account → My Services and upload each document below. Scanned copies or clear phone photos (PDF, JPG or PNG) are fine. Your files are stored privately and seen only by your assigned expert.
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Details of the parties Names, addresses and PAN or company details of each party Required
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Details of the IP being licensed Trademark, copyright, patent or software, with registration numbers if any Required
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Agreed terms The commercial terms you have discussed, or a draft or term sheet if you have one Required
Licensing Agreement process with Nevo Legal
Brief
Share the IP, parties and commercial terms.
Drafting
IP lawyer drafts the licence.
Review
Two rounds of revisions.
Execution
Stamping, signing and recording guidance.
What you get
- Licensing agreement drafted by an IP lawyer
- Two revision rounds
- Guidance on stamping and recording with the registry
Licensing Agreement – frequently asked questions
What is the difference between licensing and assignment?
A licence grants permission to use IP while the owner keeps it; an assignment transfers ownership.
Can an unregistered trademark be licensed?
Yes, but registration gives the licensor stronger rights and makes enforcement easier.
Should a trademark licence be recorded?
Recording a licensee with the Trade Marks Registry is advisable as it strengthens the arrangement.
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