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Patent License Agreement

A Patent License Agreement grants rights to use, manufacture, or sell an invention covered by a patent. This playbook focuses on negotiating royalty structures, field-of-use restrictions, and ownership of improvements.

Indemnification & Liability

Why This Matters: Clear indemnity and liability provisions protect both parties from disproportionate risk and ensure accountability for legal costs and damages.

Negotiation strategy

If you're the Licensor:

The Licensee should ensure that indemnification clauses are limited to direct damages and exclude indirect or consequential damages. Additionally, negotiate for a cap on liability that reflects the value of the contract.

If you're the Licensee:

The Licensor should seek broad indemnification from the Licensee, covering all potential third-party claims related to the Licensee's use of the licensed materials. Ensure that the Licensee maintains adequate insurance coverage.

Essential elements

1

Indemnification Obligations

Defines scope of indemnity.
2

Limitation of Liability

Caps on damages and liabilities.
3

Insurance Requirements

Mandates insurance coverage levels.

Action framework

ACCEPT

Propose edits if the indemnification scope is too broad or lacks clarity on covered claims.

EDIT

Reject clauses that impose unlimited liability or lack mutual indemnification.

ADD

Add clauses to address specific risks or jurisdictional requirements not covered.

PRO TIP

Always ensure that indemnification clauses are reciprocal and clearly define the scope of covered claims.

Real-world examples

FAVORABLE

Balanced Indemnification Clause

"The Licensee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Licensor from any third-party claims arising from the Licensee's use of the Licensed Patents."
NEUTRAL

Standard Liability Clause

"Each party shall be liable for its own acts and omissions under this Agreement."
UNFAVORABLE

"The Licensor shall indemnify the Licensee for all claims, regardless of fault."

High-Risk Projects

Alternative scenarios & positions

Cross-Border Agreements

For cross-border agreements, ensure indemnification clauses comply with international laws and address currency and jurisdictional issues.

Technology Licenses

In technology licenses, include specific indemnities for intellectual property infringement and data breaches.

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