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A Patent knowhow licence combines two valuable forms of intellectual property protection under Austrian law: patent rights and confidential technical knowledge. It lets companies share both their patented innovations and the practical expertise needed to use them effectively. Think of it as getting both the recipe and the chef's special techniques in one package.

Under Austria's Patent Act (Patentgesetz), these licenses play a crucial role in technology transfer and industrial cooperation. They're especially important in manufacturing, where companies need more than just patent access - they need the practical skills and trade secrets to implement the technology successfully. The agreement protects both the patent holder's rights and the confidential knowhow being shared.

Consider a Patent knowhow licence when you're ready to commercialize your technology but need to protect both the patent and the practical knowledge behind it. This dual-protection approach works especially well for Austrian companies in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or engineering sectors where technical expertise is just as valuable as the patent itself.

The timing is right when you need to transfer complex technology that requires hands-on training, specialized techniques, or insider knowledge to implement successfully. For example, if you've developed a new manufacturing process that depends on specific temperature controls or equipment calibration methods, you'll need both patent protection and knowhow transfer to ensure proper implementation by your licensee.

• Exclusive patent knowhow licences: Grant sole rights to use both the patent and related knowhow in a specific territory, often used in pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Non-exclusive licences: Allow multiple licensees to use the technology and knowhow, common in industrial equipment sectors
• Field-of-use restricted licences: Limit the use of patent and knowhow to specific applications or industries, popular in chemical processing
• Time-limited development licences: Temporary rights for testing and evaluation before full commercial implementation
• Manufacturing-specific licences: Focus on production processes and technical specifications, typically used in automotive and engineering sectors

• Patent Owners: Typically Austrian companies, universities, or research institutions who've developed innovative technology and want to monetize it while protecting their intellectual property
• Technology Companies: Businesses seeking to use patented innovations and gain the essential knowhow to implement them effectively
• IP Lawyers: Draft and negotiate Patent knowhow licences to ensure comprehensive protection of both patent rights and technical knowledge
• Technical Experts: Help define the scope of knowhow transfer and provide documentation of technical processes
• Austrian Patent Office: Oversees patent registration and maintains records of technology transfer agreements

• Patent Details: Gather all patent registration numbers, filing dates, and territorial scope documentation from the Austrian Patent Office
• Technical Documentation: Compile detailed descriptions of the knowhow, including processes, methods, and trade secrets to be transferred
• Scope Definition: Clearly outline permitted uses, territory limits, and any field-of-use restrictions
• Payment Structure: Define royalty rates, upfront payments, and milestone-based fees
• Training Requirements: Detail the technical support, training sessions, and documentation needed for successful knowledge transfer
• Confidentiality Terms: Specify protection measures for both patent and knowhow information

• Patent Identification: Full details of the patent registration, including patent numbers and jurisdictional coverage in Austria
• Knowhow Definition: Precise description of technical information, trade secrets, and processes being licensed
• License Scope: Clear terms on exclusivity, territory, and permitted uses of both patent and knowhow
• Duration Terms: Specific start date, termination conditions, and post-termination obligations
• Financial Terms: Detailed royalty structure, payment schedules, and reporting requirements
• Confidentiality Provisions: Comprehensive protection measures for both patent and knowhow information
• Quality Control: Standards for implementation and technical support requirements

A Patent knowhow licence differs significantly from a Patent assignment agreement in both scope and purpose. While both deal with patent rights under Austrian law, they serve fundamentally different business objectives.

• Ownership Transfer: A Patent assignment agreement permanently transfers ownership of the patent, while a Patent knowhow licence only grants usage rights while retaining ownership
• Knowledge Scope: Patent knowhow licences include practical implementation knowledge and trade secrets; assignment agreements typically only cover the patent itself
• Duration: Licences are typically time-limited and revocable; assignments are permanent transfers
• Payment Structure: Licences usually involve ongoing royalties and milestone payments; assignments typically have a one-time payment
• Control Rights: Licence agreements maintain the original owner's control over how the technology is used; assignments transfer all control to the new owner