The difference between exclusive license and exclusive license is as follows:
1. In the case of exclusive license, the licensor can continue to use its own trademark, but the licensor cannot license other people to use it. own trademark;
2. In the case of exclusive license, not only cannot other third parties be allowed to use the trademark, but the licensor itself cannot use its own trademark.
Intellectual property licensing is mainly divided into:
1. Exclusive license contract
That is, the licensee shall have the rights to the transferred knowledge within a certain region and period. The intellectual property rights enjoy exclusive use rights, and neither the licensor nor any third party may use the intellectual property rights in the territory within the specified period. Exclusive licenses are generally used in the fields of trademarks and patents. Due to their stringent restrictions on use, the transferee has to pay higher royalties while enjoying the market advantages brought by technology and brand advantages.
2. Exclusive licensing contract
It means that the licensor allows the importing party to use its intellectual property rights within the period and territory specified in the contract; the licensor shall not license this intellectual property rights to third parties, but Licensor itself retains the right to use this intellectual property. It is less restrictive than an exclusive license and more restrictive than an ordinary license.
3. Ordinary license contract
It means that while the licensor allows the licensee to use its intellectual property rights within the period and territory specified in the contract, he still retains the right to use it and also retains the right to use it. The right to license use by others is reserved. This type of license costs less.
To sum up, the difference between an exclusive license and an exclusive license mainly lies in whether the licensor can continue to use its own trademark.
Legal basis:
"Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China"
Article 43
Trademark registrant You can license others to use your registered trademark by signing a trademark license contract. The licensor shall supervise the quality of the goods used by the licensee using its registered trademark. The licensee shall ensure the quality of the goods using the registered trademark.
If you use someone else's registered trademark with permission, you must indicate the name of the licensee and the place of origin of the goods on the goods using the registered trademark.
When permitting others to use its registered trademark, the licensor shall submit its trademark use license to the Trademark Office for record, and the Trademark Office shall announce it. The trademark use license shall not be used against bona fide third parties without registration.