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A Patent knowhow licence combines two valuable intellectual property rights in one agreement: patent rights and confidential technical knowledge. This dual-purpose license lets Dutch companies share both their patented innovations and the practical expertise needed to use them effectively.

Under Dutch IP law, these agreements help businesses maximize the commercial value of their innovations. While the patent portion covers legally protected inventions, the knowhow element includes unpatented trade secrets, manufacturing processes, and technical data. This makes it especially useful in industries like manufacturing and technology, where practical implementation knowledge is just as important as the patent itself.

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 approach works perfectly for Dutch companies in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, or engineering who want to license their innovations while maintaining control over crucial technical details.

The timing is especially important when entering licensing negotiations with potential partners, or when expanding into new markets where both patent protection and operational expertise matter. Dutch law provides strong protection for both elements, making this combined license particularly valuable when your technology requires specific implementation knowledge or manufacturing processes.

• Basic License: Covers essential patent rights and core technical knowledge, ideal for straightforward technology transfers in Dutch manufacturing
• Comprehensive License: Includes detailed technical documentation, training provisions, and ongoing support obligations alongside patent rights
• Field-Restricted License: Limits the use of patents and knowhow to specific industries or applications, common in Dutch biotech and chemical sectors
• Territory-Based License: Tailors patent and knowhow rights to specific geographic regions while maintaining Dutch legal compliance
• Hybrid License: Combines patent knowhow rights with other IP elements like trademarks or software licenses

• Patent Holders: Dutch companies or inventors who own valuable patents and want to license both their protected innovations and related technical expertise
• Technology Companies: Organizations seeking to use patented technologies while gaining essential implementation knowledge from the patent holder
• IP Lawyers: Draft and review Patent knowhow licences to ensure proper protection of both patent rights and confidential information
• Technical Experts: Provide input on the knowhow aspects and help define the scope of technical knowledge transfer
• R&D Departments: Work with both sides to ensure effective knowledge transfer and implementation of the licensed technology

• Patent Details: Gather all patent registration numbers, filing dates, and territorial coverage details for Dutch and international patents
• Technical Scope: Document specific knowhow elements, manufacturing processes, and technical specifications to be shared
• Usage Rights: Define exact permitted uses, territorial limits, and any field-of-use restrictions
• Payment Structure: Determine royalty rates, upfront fees, and milestone payments under Dutch tax considerations
• Confidentiality Terms: Outline specific measures for protecting sensitive technical information and trade secrets
• Support Provisions: Specify training, documentation, and ongoing technical assistance requirements

• Patent Identification: Clear listing of all covered patents, including registration numbers and jurisdictions
• Knowhow Definition: Precise description of technical information, trade secrets, and implementation methods being licensed
• License Scope: Detailed terms of use, territorial limitations, and any field restrictions under Dutch law
• Compensation Terms: Royalty rates, payment schedules, and calculation methods following Dutch tax regulations
• Confidentiality Provisions: Specific measures for protecting shared technical information
• Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and conditions for early termination
• 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, they serve fundamentally different business objectives under Dutch law.

• Ownership Transfer: A Patent assignment agreement permanently transfers ownership of the patent, while a Patent knowhow licence only grants usage rights while maintaining original ownership
• Knowledge Scope: Patent knowhow licences include technical expertise and trade secrets alongside patent rights, whereas assignments typically only cover the patent itself
• Duration: Licences are typically time-limited with ongoing obligations for both parties, while assignments are permanent, one-time transfers
• Commercial Structure: Licences often involve ongoing royalties and technical support arrangements, while assignments usually involve a single payment