What is a Licensing Contract, and Why should you create it?
Licensing contracts are legal written agreements between two parties where one of the parties provides a written permission to the other party to use its property under laid out conditions. With the help of an experienced technology-related contracting advocate in India, these parties, referred to as the licensor and the licensee, respectively, will be guided on how to proceed with the contract. While the former is the party owing the rights to a certain property, the licensee is the party that seeks permission to use the property for specific purposes. The property we’ve mentioned here could refer to a product, or an intellectual property like a copyright or patent.
When it comes to structuring and protecting your software and intellectual assets, having a well-drafted software licensing agreement is critical. Whether you're a tech innovator offering SaaS solutions or a business integrating third-party tools, the right licensing terms can protect your IP, clarify usage rights, and prevent future disputes.
At TGC Legal, we specialize in crafting precise, legally sound software licensing agreements tailored to your business model. Our team ensures your licensing structure aligns with operational needs while addressing compliance, exclusivity or non-exclusivity, royalties, and termination clauses effectively.
The terms of licensing differ with the nature of the licensing structure. For eg, an on-premises license agreement's terms will vary from a software-as-a-service (saas) license deal. In the former, service levels for fixing a bug or issue will be the yardstick, whereas in the latter, uptime of the application will be the criterion.
Essential Aspects of Contract Licensing
A licensing contract ensures that an individual has legitimate permission to use another person’s product or product based services. Using another person’s property without such a licensing agreement can lead to the risk of diluting the original owner’s ownership rights. The primary objectives of licensing agreements include the following:
- It helps define the rights and responsibilities of both parties involved
- It enables the licensor to set parameters in writing for how to use the concerned intellectual property, product, or service, thereby preventing future disputes.
- The right information technology contracts prepared by TGC Legal can be used as a valuable tool for protecting the business's interests.
- While some of the common types of licensing agreements include software licensing and end-user licensing, our technology-related contracting advocates work around all the licensing contract services, including the settlement agreement provided by us at TGC Legal.
Types of Licensing Contracts Services
At TGC, we offer a spectrum of services when it comes to licensing contracts. These include:
Software Licensing
For clients from the IT industry, TGC has the most viable software licensing solution. We can create a legal contract between licensor and licensee, ensuring the inclusion of specific rights and obligations of both parties aligned to the duration and liabilities of the license. This is more suited when the application is hosted on the premises of the licensee or on licensee provided cloud server.
SaaS or PaaS Licensing
The conventional concept of the license model as a CAPEX has evolved to license as an OPEX. This became possible with the advent of cloud hosting arrangements. Whether it be software being provided as a service or a platform being provided as a service, we can support clients with suitable licensing agreements.
End User License Agreements
At TGC, we can help you draft, review, and ensure the legitimacy of end-user license agreements. Regardless of whether you are a software developer or a user, our team works to protect your interests.
Technology Licensing
Not that only software technology can be licensed by the IP holder. All kinds of commercially usable technology, such as patents, designs, etc, can also be licensed. We specialize in drafting and negotiating licensing contracts that involve tech-related licensing transactions.
Licensing Contracts undertaken by the best corporate business lawyer team | TGC Legal
At TGC Legal, our experienced team of corporate lawyers, litigation attorneys, and high court advocates in Kerala delivers specialized legal services that make licensing safe, scalable, and business-ready.Explore our key offerings in licensing law:
We help businesses frame solid software licensing agreements to define usage rights, distribution limits, fees, liability clauses, and support terms, ensuring protection for both the licensor and licensee.
For businesses offering platforms, digital tools, or subscription-based access models, we structure dynamic licensing agreements with clarity on service terms, access rights, and termination clauses.
Our team drafts robust End User License Agreements to safeguard software developers and vendors by setting boundaries for users, reducing misuse, and limiting liability.
We guide tech innovators and corporates through technology licensing deals, ensuring clarity on non-exclusivity, royalties, and geographic rights while maintaining compliance and protecting innovation.
Choosing between exclusive and non-exclusive licenses can significantly impact your business reach. Our corporate lawyers assess your goals and risks to help you structure licensing terms strategically.
Before licensing talks even begin, we safeguard your IP with legally sound mutual non-disclosure agreements. TGC Legal’s mutual NDA advocate Kerala services ensure your trade secrets remain protected during negotiation.
Licensing contracts today must align with international and regional data privacy laws. Our information privacy services lawyer team ensures that all agreements meet legal requirements and safeguard user data across jurisdictions.
Why Choose TGC Legal for Licensing Contracts?
Licensing contract services include undertaking a series of tasks. At TGC, our professional team extends services that include negotiation, advocacy, drafting, interpreting agreements, and reviewing and ensuring compliance with relevant rules and regulations.
Whether it is software licensing or data privacy-related agreement services adhering to GDPR or trademark licensing, we offer specialized advice in compliance with regional standards.
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A licensing contract ensures that an individual has legitimate permission to use another person’s product or product based services. Using another person’s property without such a licensing agreement can lead to the risk of diluting the original owner’s ownership rights. The primary objectives of licensing agreements include the following:
- It helps define the rights and responsibilities of both parties involved
- It enables the licensor to set parameters in writing for how to use the concerned intellectual property, product, or service, thereby preventing future disputes.
- The right information technology contracts prepared by TGC Legal can be used as a valuable tool for protecting the business's interests.
- While some of the common types of licensing agreements include software licensing and end-user licensing, our technology-related contracting advocates work around all the licensing contract services, including the settlement agreement provided by us at TGC Legal.