Types of patent license: according to the scope of license and the size of the right to implement, it can be divided into exclusive license contract, exclusive license contract, general license contract and other forms, in addition to cross-licensing and sub-licensing.
Exclusive license means that the licensor stipulates that the licensee has the exclusive right to exploit its patent under certain conditions. The characteristic of this license is that the licensor cannot use the patent itself, and at the same time, it cannot grant the license of the same content to any third party.
Exclusive license means that the licensor does not sign a license contract with any third party in the territory, but the licensor still has the right to use the patent in the territory. This license is also called an exclusive license.
General license, also known as non-exclusive license, is the most common way of patent license, that is, while allowing the licensee to use its patent, it still retains the right to use its patent in the region, or it can grant the right to use it to a third person other than the licensee.
Cross-licensing, also known as reciprocal licensing or mutual licensing, means that both parties allow each other to use their respective patents.
Sub-licensing, also known as sub-licensing and sub-licensing, means that the licensee of the original patent licensing contract authorizes a third party to use the patent or part of its rights under certain conditions with the prior consent of the licensor. Without the prior consent of Licensor, Licensee has no right to sign a sub-licensing contract with any third party.