{"id":6437,"date":"2021-08-30T12:29:45","date_gmt":"2021-08-30T02:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trademark-registration.com.au\/?p=6437"},"modified":"2021-09-03T11:39:21","modified_gmt":"2021-09-03T01:39:21","slug":"license-your-trade-mark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trademark-registration.com.au\/information\/license-your-trade-mark\/","title":{"rendered":"Steps To License Your Trade Mark"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For many trade mark owners, licensing your registered trade mark can lead to many advantageous commercial opportunities. Trade mark licensing is an agreement made by a trade mark owner (or licensor) to allow another person (or licensee) the right to use their trade mark for an agreed period. Licensing agreements are particularly useful when franchising, expanding or even just opening up an additional stream of income for your business. Therefore, it is important that you are aware of the steps involved to license your trade mark.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1. Negotiate With Your Licensee<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Given the relative bargaining involved in drafting a licensing arrangement, there is a common misconception that these agreements promote antagonistic relations. However, it is important that you negotiate with your licensee. After all, they will be using <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">your <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">intellectual property which reflects the reputation of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">your <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trademark-registration.com.au\/australian-application\/mistakes-when-licensing-your-trade-mark\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Trade mark licensing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> should involve some negotiation between you and the licensee. This is to ensure that you reach a mutual agreement that suits both your business arrangements. In this way, you can foster a healthy relationship and avoid any potential confrontation down the line.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2. Decide What Rights You Wish to Grant<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As a trade mark owner, you have the exclusive rights to both use and license your trade mark. Before you formalise a trade mark licensing agreement, consider the extent of rights you wish to grant to your licensee. Generally, there are three main categories of rights, including rights that are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">exclusive;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">non-exclusive; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sole.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can find a detailed explanation of each category of rights in the table below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Rights<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Explanation<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Advantages \/ Disadvantages<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Non-exclusive<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Multiple parties can use your registered trade mark during the licensing period.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Licensor:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> opens up wider streams of income from multiple parties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Licensee: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">must share trade mark use with others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exclusive<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Only one party can use your registered trade mark during the licensing period.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Licensor: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">is unable to use their trade mark during the licensing period.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Licensee: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">obtains full rights to use the trade mark during the licensing period.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sole<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Both you and another party can use your registered trade mark during the licensing period.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Licensor: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">can still use their trade mark whilst reaping the benefits of its commercialisation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Licensee: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">must share trade mark use with the licensor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3. Draft Your Agreement<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once you have decided the extent of rights to grant your licensee, you should put your trade mark licensing agreement into writing. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/trademark-registration.com.au\/information\/use-licence-agreement\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">licensing agreement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> typically covers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the duration of the licensing period;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">how the licensee can use your trade mark i.e. in relation to a select few services;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the geographic limits of trade mark use;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">any quality control clauses which ensure that you have some say in how your trade mark is being used; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">royalty clauses which are generally considered as &#8216;licensing fees.&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since there is such a wide range of terms that should be included in a licensing agreement, it would be wise to seek the advice of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/trademark-registration.com.au\/information\/lawyer-help-to-licence-trade-mark\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">trade mark attorney<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&nbsp;A trade mark attorney is an experienced lawyer who specialises in trade mark law. They can advise you on the most accurate terms to include in your trade mark license and any potential issues that might arise during the licensing period. In this way, you can ensure that your licensing agreement properly gives effect to you and your licensee&#8217;s negotiation.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4. Sign and Exchange the Agreement<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To make your licensing agreement binding, both you and your licensee must then sign and exchange the agreement. By exchanging the contractual agreement, it signals your intention to be bound by the agreement. It is also useful for both parties to have a copy of the agreement so they can refer to it throughout the licensing period. After all, a licensing agreement functions like a road map that decides what a licensee can and cannot do with your trade mark.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5. Enforce Your Rights<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the instance where there has been a breach of the licensing agreement, you have the means to pursue legal action. If your business suffers a loss as a consequence of the licensee&#8217;s breach, you may have monetary remedies available to you. However, it is important that you first seek legal advice before deciding to enforce your rights. This is so you can first determine whether it is worth pursuing a claim for breach of contract.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key Takeaways&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To license your trade mark, you should:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">negotiate with your licensee;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">determine the extent of rights you wish to grant your licensee;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">draft the terms of your negotiated agreement;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sign and exchange the licensing agreement with your licensee; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">enforce the agreement in the instance where there has been a breach.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you need help with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/trademark-registration.com.au\/understanding-trademarks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">licensing your registered trade mark<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, contact our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/trademark-registration.com.au\/trademark-lawyer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">experienced IP lawyers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on <span class=\"AVANSERnumber\"><a href=\"tel:+611300657423\" class=\"dynamic-number\">1300 657 423<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1630290210475\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is trade mark infringement?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Trade mark infringement typically arises when someone uses a similar or identical mark to your own concerning similar goods or services.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1630290260734\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is involved in trade mark registration?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To complete trade mark registration, you must submit a trade mark application to IP Australia. Once submitted, IP Australia will then approve or reject your trade mark application. If approved, your trade mark enjoys 10 years of protection under the <em>Trade Marks Act.<\/em><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many trade mark owners, licensing your registered trade mark can lead to many advantageous commercial opportunities. Trade mark licensing is an agreement made by a trade mark owner (or licensor) to allow another person (or licensee) the right to use their trade mark for an agreed period. 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