Non Exclusive Perpetual License Template for Germany

This document is a Non-Exclusive Perpetual License agreement governed by German law, designed to establish a lasting licensing relationship between the licensor and licensee. It provides a comprehensive framework for the perpetual use of intellectual property, software, technology, or other licensed materials while preserving the licensor's right to grant similar licenses to other parties. The agreement incorporates specific requirements under German civil law (BGB) and intellectual property legislation, including necessary provisions for standard terms (AGB-Recht) and competition law compliance. It addresses key aspects such as license scope, usage rights, warranties, liability limitations, and termination conditions, all structured to comply with German legal requirements.

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What is a Non Exclusive Perpetual License?

This Non-Exclusive Perpetual License agreement is designed for situations where a party wishes to grant permanent, non-exclusive rights to use specific intellectual property, software, technology, or other materials under German law. It is particularly suitable for long-term licensing relationships where the licensed material will be integrated into the licensee's operations or products, but the licensor wishes to retain the ability to license the same material to others. The document includes comprehensive provisions addressing German legal requirements, including those under the Civil Code (BGB) and Copyright Act (UrhG), while also considering EU regulations where applicable. It provides detailed sections on license scope, payment terms, warranties, and liability provisions, structured to ensure enforceability under German law. This agreement type is commonly used in technology licensing, software distribution, patent licensing, and various industrial applications where perpetual use rights are needed without requiring exclusivity.

What sections should be included in a Non Exclusive Perpetual License?

1. Parties: Identification and details of the licensor and licensee

2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the licensed material

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including Licensed Material, Intellectual Property Rights, Territory, etc.

4. Grant of License: Scope of the non-exclusive perpetual license, including permitted uses and restrictions

5. License Fee: Payment terms, including any one-time fees or ongoing royalties

6. Intellectual Property Rights: Confirmation of ownership and protection of IP rights

7. Warranties and Representations: Standard warranties regarding ownership, right to license, and non-infringement

8. Liability and Indemnification: Limitations of liability and indemnification obligations

9. Term and Termination: Despite perpetual nature, conditions for termination in case of breach

10. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information exchanged

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of German law and jurisdiction

12. Miscellaneous: Standard provisions including severability, entire agreement, and amendments

What sections are optional to include in a Non Exclusive Perpetual License?

1. Quality Control: Required if the license involves trademarks or branding requirements

2. Sublicensing Rights: Include if sublicensing is permitted

3. Maintenance and Support: Include if the license includes software or technical materials requiring support

4. Export Control: Required if the licensed material is subject to export restrictions

5. Data Protection: Include if personal data processing is involved

6. Source Code Escrow: Include for software licenses where source code access might be needed

7. Performance Requirements: Include if there are minimum usage or performance obligations

What schedules should be included in a Non Exclusive Perpetual License?

1. Schedule 1 - Licensed Material: Detailed description of the licensed intellectual property

2. Schedule 2 - Technical Specifications: Technical details and requirements for the licensed material

3. Schedule 3 - Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of license fees and payment terms

4. Schedule 4 - Approved Uses: Specific permitted uses and restrictions of the licensed material

5. Appendix A - Service Level Agreement: If applicable, details of support and maintenance services

6. Appendix B - Security Requirements: If applicable, security standards and requirements

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Genie AI | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents

Jurisdiction

Germany

Publisher

Genie AI

Document Type

License Agreement

Sector

IP

Cost

Free to use

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