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Licensing and Commercialisation

Overview

Licensing can be an effective way to extract value from intellectual property without giving up ownership. We advise on structuring, negotiating, and documenting licence arrangements so that commercial use, payment, exclusivity, control, and risk are dealt with clearly and in a way that supports the longer-term value of the IP.

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Commercialisation works best when the documentation reflects how the IP will actually be used in practice. We help clients think through exclusivity, scope, transfer rights, quality control, revenue arrangements, and enforcement responsibility before they become points of dispute.

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FAQs

What is the difference between assigning IP and licensing it?

Licensing usually allows someone else to use the IP without transferring ownership, while an assignment transfers ownership itself.

Are there different kinds of licence arrangements?

Yes. Licence arrangements can be exclusive, sole, or non-exclusive, and each model carries different commercial consequences.

Can you help if a licence relationship becomes contentious?

Yes. We advise both proactively and where a licence dispute arises about scope, payment, quality control, misuse, or termination.

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