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NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows: PREAMBLE The preamble shall form part hereof as if herein recited at length. GRANT OF LICENSE Subject to the terms and conditions set out herein, Licensor hereby grants to Licensee the exclusive royalty free, right and license, with the right to have others licensed in conformity with the provisions of this agreement (the \"Trade Mark License\"), to use the Trade Marks and works in which copyright subsists as set forth in Article [NUMBER] of this agreement, in [COUNTRY] (the \"Territory\"), only on and in connection with the sale and distribution of the wares and services set forth in Schedule [SPECIFY] hereto, and, if the Licensor obtains an amendment to the registration of the Trade Marks (which it will apply for at the request and expense of the Licensee), the additional wares and services set forth in Schedule [SPECIFY] hereto if such additional wares and services are offered for sale in the ordinary course of business in substantially all of the [SPECIFY] stores in [COUNTRY] operated by the Licensee in respect of the Purchased Business and such other wares and services which are offered for sale in the ordinary course of business in substantially all the [SPECIFY] stores in [COUNTRY] operated by the Licensee in respect of the Purchased Business as may be mutually agreed upon (acting reasonably) by Licensor and Licensee from time to time (herein collectively referred to as \"Designated Products and Services\"). Licensee agrees that it shall not use any Trade Mark in connection with a ware or service which is not one of the Designated Products and Services nor shall it use any Trade Mark outside of the Territory. Furthermore, Licensee shall not have the right to use any of the Trade Marks (i) in its corporate name, or (ii) other than pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. However, the Licensee may use the Trade Marks in public signage for the Licensee's [SPECIFY] outlets from which a significant variety of Designated Products and Services are offered for sale and, with the prior written consent of the Licensor (which consent cannot be unreasonably withheld) and upon satisfaction of such conditions as to the protection of the distinctiveness and goodwill of the Trade Marks as the Licensor may reasonably impose, may use the Trade Marks in association with other words or expressions in association with Designated Products and Services. It is understood and agreed that the Trade Mark License is limited strictly to the rights granted hereunder and that all other rights in the Trade Marks in connection with the present and future businesses of Licensor and its affiliates throughout the world are reserved to Licensor and its affiliates. Licensee shall have the right to assign the Trade Mark License in connection with any sale by the Licensee of all or substantially all of the Purchased Business or have further licenses granted to purchasers of all or substantially all of the Purchased Business in [SPECIFY] or to franchisees of the Licensee with or without royalties or other consideration being payable to Licensee, without the consent of Licensor and without any right on the part of Licensor to receive the whole or any part of any such other royalties or other consideration; provided, however, that Licensee shall promptly inform Licensor in writing of the identity and business address of any additional licensee or assignee and provided further that as a condition of such assignment or sublicense such additional licensee or assignee will be required to enter into a trade mark license agreement with Licensor more particularly described below. No assignment shall operate to release Licensee from its obligations hereunder. The assignment by Licensee of this Trade Mark License shall take place only upon the assignee and the Licensor entering into a trade mark license agreement substantially the same as this Trade Mark License, which agreement the Licensor shall not unreasonably refuse to negotiate and execute at the sole expense of the Licensee. The grant from time to time by Licensee to additional licensees of the right to use the Trade Marks shall be by license agreement between Licensor, Licensee and the additional licensee, which license agreement shall incorporate no less stringent obligations on the part of the additional licensee with respect to the use by such licensee of the Trade Marks than are required of Licensee by this agreement and shall not provide for the granting to any such licensee of greater rights to use the Trade Marks than are enjoyed by Licensee. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the additional licensee shall agree to be bound in such license agreement by the quality control and trade mark provisions set out in Articles [NUMBER] and [NUMBER] below. Licensor hereby appoints Licensee as its agent to, and Licensee hereby agrees to, enforce compliance by all additional licensees appointed by Licensee with the provisions of their respective license agreements (including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the quality control provisions contained therein). The appointment of Licensee as an agent is solely for the purposes of this agreement. TERM Subject to the provisions of Article [NUMBER], this agreement shall remain in full force and effect for a term of [NUMBER] years from the date of this Agreement, subject to automatic renewal for an indefinite number of further [NUMBER] year terms unless (i) at least [NUMBER] days prior to the end of the initial term or any renewal term Licensee delivers a written notice to Licensor stating that it does not wish this agreement to be renewed, or (ii) Licensee is at the time of the renewal in default under Article [NUMBER] of this agreement. QUALITY CONTROL So as not to bring discredit upon the Trade marks, Licensee agrees that the Designated Products and Services sold and distributed by Licensee will at all times be of good quality and that the Designated Products and Services will be merchandised, distributed and sold by Licensee with packaging and sales promotion materials appropriate for good quality products and services. 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WHEREAS, both the Parties wish to enter into a written contract in order to enlist the various terms and conditions of the Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows: DEFINITIONS The \"Technology\" means any and all proprietary processes, inventions, software, hardware, discoveries, technology, equipment, tools, drawings, designs, prototypes, plans, specifications, materials, trade secrets, know-how, standards, documentation, applications, methods, techniques, formulae, protocols, analyses, information and data in any form (whether or not patentable or copyrightable), and any and all other intellectual property or proprietary information, that presently exists or is developed prior to, on or after the date of execution of this Agreement relating in any way to the Licensor's technology. \"Equipment\" means the equipment that comprises of the hardware and software Technology invented by the Licensor as specified in Schedule 1, as amended from time to time by the written agreement of the Parties. \"Documentation\" means any documentation supplied to the Licensee by the Licensor from time to time during the continuation of this Agreement and which relates to the Licensed Technology. \"Intellectual Property Rights\" means the patents, trademarks, service marks, registered designs and applications for any of the foregoing, copyright, know-how confidential information, trade or business names, design rights and any other similar rights protected in any country. SCOPE The scope of the present Agreement is that the Licensor is the owner of certain Technology and the Licensee wishes to obtain a license to use this Technology by installation of the Equipment at the site of the Licensee. The Licensee shall pay an upfront fee and a monthly fee for the Equipment that shall be installed at the site of the Licensee deploying the Technology licensed by the Licensor. TERM The term of this Agreement will be [NUMBER OF YEARS] years as from the above date of the Agreement. GRANT OF LICENSE AND RIGHTS The Licensor grants to the Licensee a non-exclusive, nontransferable, non-sub licensable, personal license (\"License\"), limited right and license to use the Licensor's Technology and Equipment to [STATE PURPOSE] (hereinafter referred to as \"Purpose\"). The rights granted herein are assigned to the Licensee and the Licensee shall not assign its right to any third party. REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES OF LICENSEE The Licensee represents and warrants that it has full capacity to enter into and perform this Contract. The Licensee represents and warrants that it shall use the license and rights granted to it under Section 4 of the present Agreement only for the Purpose stipulated under the present Agreement. The Licensee shall keep the Equipment in proper condition and perform scheduled maintenance as instructed by the Licensor. The Licensee shall use the Equipment only in the manner as guided by the Licensor and shall maintain the Equipment in a workable manner. The Licensee shall pay timely payments of the fees as stated in Section 8 of the present Agreement. The Licensee shall bear the cost of maintenance of the Equipment or its parts post the expiration of the period of the warranty. REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES OF LICENSOR The Licensor warrants and represents that it is the rightful owner of the Intellectual Property Rights and has authority to grant the License as mentioned in Section 4 of the Agreement. The Licensor warrants and represents that it shall assist the Licensee in any claim that arises out of the use of the granted License and rights. The Licensor warrants that it shall assist the Licensee in operating the Equipment properly by making it acquainted with the operational systems and work flow. RELATIONSHIP It is understood by both the Parties that nothing in this Agreement will be construed as creating a relationship of partnership, joint venture, agency or employment between the Parties. 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NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: NON-DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Both Parties understand and agree that each Party may have access to the confidential information of the other party. For the purposes of this Agreement, \"Confidential Information\" means proprietary and confidential information about the Disclosing Party's (or it's suppliers') business or activities. Such information includes all business, financial, technical, and other information marked or designated by such Party as \"confidential\" or \"proprietary.\" Confidential Information also includes information which, by the nature of the circumstances surrounding the disclosure, ought in good faith to be treated as confidential. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information does not include: Information that is currently in the public domain or that enters the public domain after the signing of this Agreement. Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. TITLE The Receiving Party agrees that all Confidential Information furnished by the Disclosing Party shall remain the sole property of the Disclosing Party. 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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. 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WHEREAS A. Contractor has experience and expertise in [DESCRIBE EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE]. B. Customer desires to have Contractor provide services for them. C. Contractor desires to provide services to Customer on the terms and conditions set forth herein (the \"Services\"). NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals, the representations, warranties, and agreements contained in this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are now acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: SERVICES PROVIDED Beginning on upon agreement to this contract, [CONTRACTOR] will provide to [CUSTOMER] the following service (collectively, the /Services\"): Description of the project: [DESCRIBE THE SERVICE REQUIRED]. SCOPE OF WORK Contractor agrees to provide Services pursuant to the Scope of Work set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto (the \"Scope of Work\"). TERM Unless both parties mutually agree on an extension, this contract will automatically terminate on [SPECIFY]. PERFORMANCE The parties agree to do everything possible to ensure that the terms of this Agreement take effect. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES In exchange for the Services rendered, a payment of [SPECIFY] will be made to the Contractor upon completion of the scheduled Services described in this Contract. If an invoice is not paid on the due date, interest will be added to the current balance. These amounts shall be payable, and the Customer shall pay all overdue amounts at the lesser of [SPECIFY] per cent per annum or the maximum percentage permitted by applicable law. Or Customer will pay Contractor as follows: [SPECIFY]. DELIVERY OF SERVICES The Contractor will exercise due diligence in the provision of services. However, the Customer acknowledges that the indicated delivery times and other payment milestones listed in Scope of Work are estimates and do not constitute final delivery dates. SECURITY The Contractor must make reasonable security arrangement to protect Material from unauthorized access, collection, use, alteration or disposal. OWNERSHIP RIGHT The Customer shall hold the copyright for the agreed version of the Services as delivered, and the Customer's copyright notice may be displayed in the final version. All works, ideas, discoveries, inventions, patents, products or other information that may be protected by copyright (collectively, the \"Work Product\" developed in whole or in part by the Contractor in connection with the Services, shall be the exclusive property of the Customer. Upon request, the Contractor shall execute all documents necessary to confirm or perfect the exclusive ownership of the Customer's \"Work Product\". The Contractor retains exclusive rights to pre-existing materials used in the Customer's projects. The Customer shall not have the right to reuse, resell or otherwise transfer material belonging to the contractor or third parties. The Contractor reserves the right to use the finished public product as an example of a product. RETURN OF PROPERTY Upon the expiry or termination of this Agreement, the Contractor will return to the Customer any property, documentation, records or Confidential Information which is the property of the Customer. COMPENSATION For all services rendered by the Contractor under this Agreement, the Customer shall indemnify the Contractor. In the event that the Customer fails to make any of the payments mentioned, the Contractor shall have the right, but shall not be obliged, to exercise any of the following remedies: ","Service Agreement","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/service-agreement-D12711.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12711.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12711.xml",{"title":151,"description":6},"service agreement",[153,154],{"label":17,"url":95},{"label":17,"url":95},"/template/service-agreement-D12711",{"description":157,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":158,"pages":159,"size":104,"extension":10,"preview":160,"thumb":161,"svgFrame":162,"seoMetadata":163,"parents":165,"keywords":164,"url":170},"PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT This Partnership Agreement (\"Agreement\") is made and effective this [Date], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"First Partner\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [SECOND PARTNER NAME] (the \"Second Partner\"), an individual with his main address located at OR a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] RECITALS Partners desire to join together for the pursuit of common business goals. Partners have considered various forms of joint business enterprises for their business activities. Partners desire to enter into a partnership agreement as the most advantageous business form for their mutual purposes. The parties hereto agree to form a limited partnership (the \"Partnership\") under [LAW, CODE OR ACT]. In consideration of the mutual promises contained in this agreement, partners agree as follows: NAME AND DOMICILE The name of the partnership shall be [name]. The principal place of business shall be at [address], [city], [state/province], unless relocated by consent of the partners. Purposes Subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement, the purposes of the Partnership are to engage in the business of [DESCRIBE ACTIVITIES]; and to conduct other activities as may be necessary or incidental to or desirable in connection with the foregoing. DURATION OF AGREEMENT The term of this agreement shall be for [number] years, commencing on [date], and terminating on [date], unless sooner terminated by mutual consent of the parties or by operation of the provisions of this agreement. CLASSIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE BY PARTNERS Partners shall be classified as active partners, advisory partners, or estate partners. An active partner may voluntarily become an advisory partner, may be required to become one irrespective of age, and shall automatically become one after attaining the age of [age] years, and in each case shall continue as such for [number] years unless the partner sooner withdraws or dies. If an active partner dies, the partner's estate will become an estate partner for [number] years. If an advisory partner dies within [Number] years of having become an advisory partner, the partner will become an estate partner for the balance of the [number]-year period. Only active partners shall have any vote in any partnership matter. At the time of the taking effect of this partnership agreement, all the partners shall be active partners except [name] and [name], who shall be advisory partners. An active partner, after attaining the age of [age] years, or prior to that age if the [executive committee or as the case may be] with the approval of [two-thirds or as the case may be] of all the other active partners determines that the reason for the change in status is bad health, may become an advisory partner at the end of any calendar month on giving [number] calendar months' prior notice in writing of the partner's intention to do so. The notice shall be deemed to be sufficient if sent by registered mail addressed to the partnership at its principal office at [address], [city], [state/province] not less than [number] calendar months prior to the date when the change is to become effective. Any active partner may at any age be required to become an advisory partner at any time if the [executive committee or as the case may be] with the approval of [two-thirds or as the case may be] of the other active partners shall decide that the change is for any reason in the best interests of the partnership, provided notice of the decision shall be given in writing to the partner. The notice shall be signed by the [chairman or as the case may be] of the [executive committee or as the case may be] or, in the event of his or her being unable to sign at the time, by another member of the [executive committee or as the case may be]. The notice shall be served personally on the partner required to change his or her status or mailed by registered mail to the partner's last known address. Change of the partner's status shall become effective as of the date specified in the notice. Every active partner shall automatically and without further act become an advisory partner at the end of the fiscal year in which the partner's birthday occurs. In the event that an active partner becomes an advisory partner or dies, the partner or the partner's estate shall be entitled to the following payments at the following times: [describe] Each active partner shall apply all of the partner's experience, training, and ability in discharging the partner's assigned functions in the partnership and in the performance of all work that may be necessary or advantageous to further the business interests of the partnership. CONTRIBUTION Each partner shall contribute [amount] on or before [date] to be used by the partnership to establish its capital position. Any additional contribution required of partners shall only be determined and established in accordance with Article Nineteen. MANAGEMENT OF THE PARTNERSHIP The Partnership shall be managed by [SPECIFY]. Subject to the limitations specifically contained in this Agreement, [PARTY MANAGING THE PARTNERSHIP] shall have the full, exclusive and absolute right, power and authority to manage and control the Partnership and the property, assets and business thereof. [PARTY MANAGING THE PARTNERSHIP] shall have all of the rights, powers and authority conferred by law or under other provisions of this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such powers include the right on behalf of the Partnership, in [PARTY MANAGING THE PARTNERSHIP]' sole discretion, to: Acquire, purchase, renovate, improve, and own any property or assets necessary or appropriate or in the best interests of the business of the Partnership, and to acquire options for the purchase of any such property; Borrow money, issue evidences of indebtedness in connection therewith, refinance, increase the amount of, modify, amend or change the terms of, or extend the time for the payment of, any indebtedness or obligation of the Partnership, and secure such indebtedness by mortgage, deed of trust, pledge or other lien on Partnership assets; Sue on, defend or compromise any and all claims or liabilities in favor of or against the Partnership and to submit any or all such claims or liabilities to arbitration; File applications, communicate and otherwise deal with any and all governmental agencies having jurisdiction over, or in any way affecting, the Partnership's assets or any part thereof or any other aspect of the Partnership business; Retain services of any kind or nature in connection with the Partnership business, and to pay therefore such remuneration deem reasonable and proper; and Perform any and all other acts deem necessary or appropriate to the Partnership business. TRANSFER OF PARNERSHIP INTERESTS Restrictions on Transfer None of the Partners shall sell, assign, transfer, mortgage, encumber, or otherwise dispose of the whole or part of that Partner's interest in the Partnership, and no purchaser or other transferee shall have any rights in the Partnership as an assignee or otherwise with respect to all or any part of that Partnership interest attempted to be sold, assigned, transferred, mortgaged, encumbered, or otherwise disposed of, unless and to the extent that the remaining Partner(s) have given consent to such sale, assignment, transfer, mortgage, or encumbrance, but only if the transferee forthwith assumes and agrees to be bound by the provisions of this Agreement and to become a Partner for all purposes hereof, in which event, such transferee shall become a substituted partner under this Agreement.","Partnership Agreement","8","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/partnership-agreement-D12551.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12551.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12551.xml",{"title":164,"description":6},"partnership agreement",[166,167],{"label":17,"url":95},{"label":168,"url":169},"Partnership Agreements","partnership-agreement","/template/partnership-agreement-D12551",false,{"seo":173,"reviewer":185,"quick_facts":189,"at_a_glance":191,"personas":195,"variants":220,"glossary":244,"fields":275,"how_to_fill":318,"common_mistakes":354,"faqs":371,"industries":396,"comparisons":413,"diy_vs_pro":426,"related_template_ids_curated":439,"schema":450,"classification":452},{"meta_title":174,"meta_description":175,"primary_keyword":176,"secondary_keywords":177},"Trade Mark License Agreement Template | Free Word Download","Free trade mark license agreement template covering licensor, licensee, territory, royalties, quality control, and termination.","trade mark license agreement template",[178,179,180,181,182,183,184],"trademark license agreement template word","trademark license agreement template free","brand license agreement template","intellectual property license template","trade mark licensing form","trademark royalty agreement template","trademark sublicense agreement",{"name":186,"credential":187,"reviewed_date":188},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",{"difficulty":190,"legal_review_recommended":171,"signature_required":171},"easy",{"what_it_is":192,"when_you_need_it":193,"whats_inside":194},"A Trade Mark License Agreement (Long Form) is a structured form that grants a licensee the right to use an owner's registered trade mark in connection with specified goods or services, within a defined territory and for a defined term. This free Word download covers all key fields — licensor and licensee details, mark description, permitted use, territory, royalties, quality control, and termination — so you can document a brand licensing arrangement completely in a single form.\n","Use it when a brand owner permits another business or individual to use their trade mark commercially — whether for product manufacturing, distribution, franchising support, or co-branding. It is also appropriate when formalizing an arrangement that was previously operating on a verbal or informal basis.\n","Licensor and licensee identification, a full description of the licensed mark and the goods or services covered, territory and exclusivity terms, royalty rate and payment schedule, quality control and approval requirements, sublicensing rights, and termination conditions including post-termination obligations.\n",[196,200,204,208,212,216],{"title":197,"use_case":198,"icon_asset_id":199},"Brand owners and IP holders","Granting a third party the right to use a registered mark on specific products","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":201,"use_case":202,"icon_asset_id":203},"Franchisors","Documenting trade mark rights granted to franchisees as part of a franchise arrangement","persona-franchise-applicant",{"title":205,"use_case":206,"icon_asset_id":207},"Manufacturers and distributors","Receiving brand authorization to produce or sell goods under a licensed mark","persona-retailer",{"title":209,"use_case":210,"icon_asset_id":211},"Startup founders","Licensing an established brand to accelerate product credibility and market entry","persona-startup-founder",{"title":213,"use_case":214,"icon_asset_id":215},"Licensing managers","Standardizing the form used across multiple licensees in different territories","persona-operations-director",{"title":217,"use_case":218,"icon_asset_id":219},"Legal and compliance teams","Ensuring each licensing arrangement is recorded with enforceable quality-control obligations","persona-hr-manager",[221,225,228,232,235,238,241],{"situation":222,"recommended_template":223,"slug":224},"Short-form brand permission for a single promotional use","Trade Mark License Agreement Short Form","trade-mark-license-license-agreement-long-form-D971",{"situation":226,"recommended_template":69,"slug":227},"Licensing proprietary software under a named brand","software-license-agreement-D12928",{"situation":229,"recommended_template":230,"slug":231},"Granting rights to a full franchise system including marks","Franchise Agreement","franchise-agreement-D879",{"situation":233,"recommended_template":57,"slug":234},"Licensing creative content alongside brand marks","copyright-license-agreement-D12742",{"situation":236,"recommended_template":81,"slug":237},"Sharing a portfolio of IP assets including patents and marks","intellectual-property-license-agreement-D13718",{"situation":239,"recommended_template":240,"slug":224},"Documenting brand use between affiliated group companies","Intercompany Trade Mark License",{"situation":242,"recommended_template":243,"slug":224},"Assigning ownership of a mark rather than licensing it","Trade Mark Assignment Agreement",[245,248,251,254,257,260,263,266,269,272],{"term":246,"definition":247},"Licensed Mark","The specific registered trade mark — including any logo, word, or device — that the licensor permits the licensee to use under the agreement.",{"term":249,"definition":250},"Licensor","The owner of the trade mark who grants permission for another party to use it under agreed conditions.",{"term":252,"definition":253},"Licensee","The business or individual receiving the right to use the licensor's trade mark within the scope defined in the agreement.",{"term":255,"definition":256},"Territory","The geographic area — a country, region, or group of countries — within which the licensee is authorized to use the mark.",{"term":258,"definition":259},"Exclusivity","A term indicating whether the licensee is the sole authorized user in the territory (exclusive) or whether the licensor may grant the same rights to others (non-exclusive).",{"term":261,"definition":262},"Royalty Rate","The fee paid by the licensee to the licensor for use of the mark, typically expressed as a percentage of net sales or a fixed fee per unit.",{"term":264,"definition":265},"Quality Control","Contractual standards and approval processes the licensor imposes on the licensee to ensure goods or services bearing the mark meet defined quality benchmarks.",{"term":267,"definition":268},"Naked License","A trade mark license that lacks adequate quality control provisions — which can result in the licensor losing rights to the mark in many jurisdictions.",{"term":270,"definition":271},"Sublicensing","The licensee's right to grant a further license of the mark to a third party, which typically requires the licensor's prior written consent.",{"term":273,"definition":274},"Post-Termination Obligations","Requirements that apply after the agreement ends, such as ceasing all use of the mark, destroying marked inventory, and returning brand assets.",[276,281,286,291,295,299,304,309,314],{"name":277,"plain_english":278,"sample_language":279,"common_mistake":280},"Licensor and Licensee Details","Full legal names, registered addresses, and entity types for both parties.","This Agreement is entered into between [LICENSOR LEGAL NAME], a [ENTITY TYPE] registered at [ADDRESS] ('Licensor'), and [LICENSEE LEGAL NAME], a [ENTITY TYPE] registered at [ADDRESS] ('Licensee').","Using a trading name instead of the registered legal entity name — this creates enforceability problems if the licensor needs to take action against the licensee.",{"name":282,"plain_english":283,"sample_language":284,"common_mistake":285},"Description of the Licensed Mark","Identifies the mark precisely — including the registration number, jurisdiction of registration, and any logo or device elements.","The Licensed Mark is [MARK NAME/LOGO DESCRIPTION], registered under Trade Mark No. [REGISTRATION NUMBER] in [JURISDICTION], covering Class [CLASS NUMBER] goods/services.","Describing the mark by name only without the registration number. Without the registration reference, the scope of the license is ambiguous and harder to enforce.",{"name":287,"plain_english":288,"sample_language":289,"common_mistake":290},"Permitted Use and Licensed Goods/Services","Specifies exactly which goods or services the licensee may brand with the mark and any restrictions on how it may be displayed.","Licensee is authorized to use the Licensed Mark solely in connection with [GOODS/SERVICES DESCRIPTION] as set out in Schedule A, in the form approved by Licensor in writing.","Leaving permitted use vague with language like 'in connection with Licensee's business' — this gives the licensee far broader rights than intended.",{"name":255,"plain_english":292,"sample_language":293,"common_mistake":294},"States the geographic boundaries within which the licensee may use the mark.","The license granted herein is limited to the territory of [COUNTRY/REGION] ('Territory'). Licensee shall not use the Licensed Mark outside the Territory.","Omitting an online or e-commerce carve-out. Digital sales accessible globally can breach territory restrictions if not explicitly addressed.",{"name":258,"plain_english":296,"sample_language":297,"common_mistake":298},"States whether the license is exclusive, sole, or non-exclusive and the consequences of each.","This license is [exclusive / non-exclusive] within the Territory. [If exclusive: Licensor shall not grant any further licenses for the Licensed Mark within the Territory during the Term.]","Granting exclusivity without a minimum sales or royalty threshold — leaving the licensor locked out of the territory with no performance guarantee.",{"name":300,"plain_english":301,"sample_language":302,"common_mistake":303},"Royalties and Payment Terms","Sets the royalty rate or fixed fee, the calculation base, payment frequency, and any minimum royalty obligation.","Licensee shall pay Licensor a royalty of [X]% of Net Sales, payable quarterly within [30] days of each quarter end. Minimum annual royalty: $[AMOUNT], regardless of actual sales.","Not defining 'Net Sales' — deductions for returns, discounts, and freight vary widely and significantly affect the royalty calculation.",{"name":305,"plain_english":306,"sample_language":307,"common_mistake":308},"Quality Control and Approval","Describes the standards the licensee must meet, the samples or materials the licensor must approve, and the process for obtaining that approval.","Licensee shall submit samples of all goods bearing the Licensed Mark to Licensor for written approval prior to any commercial use. Licensor shall respond within [15] business days. Goods not approved shall not be distributed.","Including quality control language but no actual standards or approval process. Vague quality provisions fail the 'naked license' test and may jeopardize the mark's validity.",{"name":310,"plain_english":311,"sample_language":312,"common_mistake":313},"Term and Termination","States the initial duration of the license, renewal conditions, and the grounds on which either party may terminate early.","This Agreement commences on [START DATE] and continues for [X] years ('Initial Term'), unless earlier terminated. Either party may terminate for material breach on [30] days' written notice if the breach is not cured within that period.","No termination for insolvency clause — if the licensee enters bankruptcy, the licensor needs the right to terminate immediately to protect the mark.",{"name":273,"plain_english":315,"sample_language":316,"common_mistake":317},"Lists what the licensee must do after the agreement ends — ceasing use of the mark, destroying or returning branded materials, and notifying sub-licensees.","Upon termination or expiry, Licensee shall immediately cease all use of the Licensed Mark, destroy or return all branded materials within [30] days, and provide Licensor with written confirmation of compliance.","Allowing a sell-off period of more than 90 days without written licensor consent — extended post-termination use can imply implied renewal or damage the mark.",[319,324,329,334,339,344,349],{"step":320,"title":321,"description":322,"tip":323},1,"Enter full legal details for both parties","Fill in the registered legal name, entity type, and business address for both the licensor and licensee. Cross-reference company registry records to confirm exact names.","If either party is a subsidiary, name the parent company separately if the parent's mark is what is being licensed.",{"step":325,"title":326,"description":327,"tip":328},2,"Identify the mark with its registration number","Enter the exact mark name or description, the registration number, the jurisdiction of registration, and the trade mark class or classes covered.","Attach a copy of the trade mark registration certificate as Schedule B — it eliminates any dispute about what is licensed.",{"step":330,"title":331,"description":332,"tip":333},3,"Define permitted use and licensed goods or services precisely","List the specific goods or services the licensee may brand with the mark. Cross-reference the registered trade mark class to ensure licensed use falls within the registered scope.","Use Schedule A to list permitted goods with product codes or descriptions — the more specific, the harder it is for the licensee to argue a broader license.",{"step":335,"title":336,"description":337,"tip":338},4,"Set the territory and address online sales","Name the geographic territory and add a clause specifying whether online sales targeting customers outside the territory are permitted or prohibited.","For international licenses, confirm the mark is registered in the licensee's territory before granting rights there.",{"step":340,"title":341,"description":342,"tip":343},5,"Complete the royalty and payment fields","Enter the royalty rate, the definition of Net Sales, payment frequency, and any minimum annual royalty. Include the bank details or payment method in Schedule C.","Set the minimum royalty at 60–70% of Year 1 projected royalties — low enough to be realistic, high enough to ensure meaningful performance.",{"step":345,"title":346,"description":347,"tip":348},6,"Specify quality control standards and the approval process","Attach a quality standards schedule outlining materials, labeling requirements, and any certifications the licensee must maintain. State the sample approval timeline clearly.","Require the licensee to resubmit samples any time the product design, materials, or packaging change — not just at contract start.",{"step":350,"title":351,"description":352,"tip":353},7,"Set the term, renewal, and termination conditions","Enter the start date, initial term length, and any automatic renewal provision. Add termination triggers for material breach, insolvency, and mark abandonment.","Include a 30-day cure period for most breaches but make quality control breaches and unauthorized sublicensing grounds for immediate termination.",[355,359,363,367],{"mistake":356,"why_it_matters":357,"fix":358},"Granting a naked license with no quality control","A trade mark license without genuine quality control can result in the licensor losing rights to the mark in the US and other jurisdictions — the mark may be deemed abandoned.","Include a quality standards schedule, a pre-distribution approval process, and a right for the licensor to inspect goods and premises at least once per year.",{"mistake":360,"why_it_matters":361,"fix":362},"Omitting the trade mark registration number","Without the registration number, the scope of the license is unclear and it becomes difficult to prove in a dispute exactly which mark was licensed.","Always cite the registration number, jurisdiction, and class in the mark description field and attach the registration certificate as a schedule.",{"mistake":364,"why_it_matters":365,"fix":366},"Exclusive license with no minimum performance obligation","An exclusive licensee who underperforms locks the licensor out of the territory with no recourse and no guaranteed income.","Set a minimum annual royalty or minimum sales volume that triggers the licensor's right to convert the license to non-exclusive or terminate if not met.",{"mistake":368,"why_it_matters":369,"fix":370},"No post-termination sell-off limit","Without a defined sell-off window, a licensee can continue distributing branded inventory indefinitely after the agreement ends, diluting the mark and confusing consumers.","Cap the post-termination sell-off period at 60–90 days, require written approval for any extension, and mandate destruction of unsold stock after the period expires.",[372,375,378,381,384,387,390,393],{"question":373,"answer":374},"What is a trade mark license agreement?","A trade mark license agreement is a contract in which the owner of a registered trade mark (the licensor) grants another party (the licensee) the right to use that mark in connection with specified goods or services, within a defined territory and for a defined period. It sets out the conditions — royalties, quality control, approved uses — under which the mark may be used without the licensee infringing the owner's rights.\n",{"question":376,"answer":377},"Why does a trade mark license need quality control provisions?","Quality control is legally required for a valid trade mark license in most jurisdictions. Without it, the license is considered a 'naked license' and courts can find that the licensor has abandoned the mark because it no longer controls the quality associated with it. Adequate quality control provisions — approval of samples, right to inspect, defined standards — protect both the mark's validity and the licensor's brand reputation.\n",{"question":379,"answer":380},"What is the difference between an exclusive and a non-exclusive trade mark license?","An exclusive license means the licensee is the only party permitted to use the mark in the defined territory — the licensor cannot grant the same rights to anyone else there. A non-exclusive license allows the licensor to grant identical rights to multiple licensees in the same territory simultaneously. Exclusive licenses command higher royalties but should include minimum sales or royalty obligations to protect the licensor.\n",{"question":382,"answer":383},"Does a trade mark license need to be registered?","Registration requirements vary by jurisdiction. In the US, there is no mandatory requirement to record a license with the USPTO, but recording it provides public notice and protects against later transfers. In the UK and several EU member states, recording a licensee on the trade mark register is advisable so the licensee can take action against infringers. Check the rules in each territory where the license operates.\n",{"question":385,"answer":386},"Can a licensee sublicense a trade mark to a third party?","Only if the agreement expressly permits it. Most trade mark licenses prohibit sublicensing without the licensor's prior written consent. If sublicensing is permitted, the agreement should require the sublicensee to be bound by the same quality control and permitted-use obligations as the primary licensee, and the licensee should remain liable to the licensor for the sublicensee's compliance.\n",{"question":388,"answer":389},"What happens to branded inventory when a trade mark license ends?","Upon termination, the licensee must stop using the mark immediately. Most agreements allow a short sell-off period — typically 60–90 days — for existing branded inventory. After that period, unsold stock must be destroyed or returned. The agreement should require the licensee to provide written confirmation of compliance, including a destruction certificate if applicable.\n",{"question":391,"answer":392},"What royalty rate is standard for a trade mark license?","Royalty rates for trade mark licenses typically range from 2% to 15% of net sales, depending on the strength of the brand, the exclusivity of the license, and the industry. Consumer goods and fashion licenses often run 5–10%; technology brand licenses can run higher. A minimum annual royalty floor is common in exclusive arrangements to ensure the licensee actively exploits the mark.\n",{"question":394,"answer":395},"Is this long-form agreement different from a short-form trade mark license?","Yes. A short-form license is a brief document suitable for single-use or low-risk brand permissions — a co-branded event or a one-season promotional arrangement. This long-form agreement covers all commercial terms in detail, including quality control schedules, royalty reporting, audit rights, and post-termination obligations. Use the long form for any ongoing or significant commercial licensing relationship.\n",[397,401,405,409],{"industry":398,"icon_asset_id":399,"specifics":400},"Consumer Goods and Retail","industry-retail","Product labeling approval, retailer-specific quality standards, and territory restrictions aligned to distribution agreements.",{"industry":402,"icon_asset_id":403,"specifics":404},"Food and Beverage","industry-food-beverage","Recipe and formulation approval tied to quality control, regulatory compliance conditions, and regional distribution carve-outs.",{"industry":406,"icon_asset_id":407,"specifics":408},"Franchising","industry-professional-services","Mark license embedded within or alongside a franchise agreement, covering signage standards, uniform requirements, and approved supplier obligations.",{"industry":410,"icon_asset_id":411,"specifics":412},"Technology and SaaS","industry-saas","Brand usage in software UI, co-branding with reseller partners, and strict digital asset guidelines covering logo placement and color usage.",[414,417,420,423],{"vs":243,"vs_template_id":415,"summary":416},"trademark-assignment-agreement-D13658","A trade mark assignment permanently transfers ownership of the mark from one party to another — the original owner gives up all rights. A license retains the owner's title while granting the licensee a right to use the mark under defined conditions. Use an assignment when selling the brand outright; use a license when monetizing it while retaining ownership.",{"vs":81,"vs_template_id":418,"summary":419},"licensing-agreement-D162","A general IP license agreement can cover patents, copyright, trade secrets, and trade marks in a single document. A dedicated trade mark license agreement is narrower and includes specific provisions — quality control, permitted use, and post-termination sell-off obligations — that are essential for mark validity but not required for other IP types. Use the dedicated form when trade marks are the primary or sole IP being licensed.",{"vs":57,"vs_template_id":421,"summary":422},"copyright-license-agreement-D12696","A copyright license governs reproduction and distribution of creative works — text, images, music, or code. A trade mark license governs use of a brand identifier — a name, logo, or device — in commerce. The two agreements address different IP rights and different legal obligations; quality control is mandatory for trade mark licenses but irrelevant for copyright licenses.",{"vs":230,"vs_template_id":424,"summary":425},"","A franchise agreement bundles a trade mark license with a complete operating system — training, supply chain, marketing standards, and ongoing support obligations. A stand-alone trade mark license grants brand rights without the broader operational framework. Where a full franchise relationship exists, the trade mark license is typically embedded in or appended to the franchise agreement rather than issued separately.",{"use_template":427,"template_plus_review":431,"custom_drafted":435},{"best_for":428,"cost":429,"time":430},"Brand owners granting standard non-exclusive licenses to domestic distributors or manufacturers","Free","20–30 minutes",{"best_for":432,"cost":433,"time":434},"Exclusive licenses, international territories, or arrangements where royalties exceed $50,000 annually","$300–$800 for an IP attorney review","2–5 days",{"best_for":436,"cost":437,"time":438},"Complex multi-territory portfolios, franchise systems, or licenses involving disputed or unregistered marks","$1,500–$5,000+","1–3 weeks",[440,441,234,227,442,443,444,445,446,447,448,449],"trademark-assignment-short-form-D972","technology-licensing-agreement-D13434","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","independent-contractor-agreement-D160","service-agreement-D12711","partnership-agreement-D12551","joint-venture-agreement-D889","distribution-agreement-D12544","reseller-agreement-D5202","cease-and-desist-letter-D12916",{"emit_how_to":451,"emit_defined_term":451},true,{"primary_folder":95,"secondary_folder":453,"document_type":454,"industry":455,"business_stage":456,"tags":457,"confidence":463},"intellectual-property-and-licensing","agreement","general","all-stages",[458,459,460,461,462],"intellectual-property","legal","trademark-licensing","licensing-agreement","brand-licensing",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is a Trade Mark License Agreement (Long Form)?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Trade Mark License Agreement (Long Form)\u003C/strong> is a structured form that documents the terms under which a trade mark owner — the licensor — grants another party — the licensee — the right to use a registered mark in connection with specific goods or services, within a defined territory, and for a defined period. It records every material field of the arrangement: the mark's registration details, the scope of permitted use, royalty rates and payment schedules, quality control standards and approval processes, sublicensing rights, and post-termination obligations. Unlike a brief permission letter or short-form license, this long-form document is built for ongoing commercial relationships where the licensor needs enforceable controls over how the brand is used and how royalties are calculated.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Allowing another business to use your trade mark without a written agreement — or with an informal one that lacks quality control provisions — can invalidate the mark itself in many jurisdictions. Courts have found that licensors who fail to supervise licensed use abandon their mark, stripping them of the rights they built. Beyond mark validity, an undocumented license creates disputes over territory, exclusivity, royalty calculations, and what happens to branded inventory when the relationship ends. This form captures every field required to prevent those disputes: it forces both parties to agree in writing on the scope of permitted use before a single branded product ships. For brand owners monetizing their marks, it also establishes the audit and reporting mechanism needed to verify royalties accurately. A completed, signed copy on file is the difference between a licensing revenue stream you can enforce and a brand relationship you cannot control.\u003C/p>\n",1779480719120]