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Perpetual Irrevocable License for New Zealand

Perpetual Irrevocable License Template for New Zealand

This agreement template is designed for use under New Zealand law to establish a permanent, non-revocable license arrangement between parties. It provides a comprehensive framework for granting perpetual rights to intellectual property, software, content, or other licensable assets while ensuring compliance with New Zealand's Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 and relevant intellectual property legislation. The document includes provisions for rights transfer, usage terms, warranties, and liability limitations, structured to create a clear and enforceable permanent licensing relationship.

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What is a Perpetual Irrevocable License?

This Perpetual Irrevocable License template is designed for situations where a permanent transfer of usage rights is required while maintaining original ownership of the intellectual property. It is particularly suited for software licensing, technology transfer, content distribution, and other scenarios requiring permanent rights assignment under New Zealand law. The document addresses key aspects including scope of license, usage rights, warranties, and compliance with New Zealand's intellectual property and contract law framework. It provides robust protection for both licensors and licensees in perpetual licensing arrangements, with specific attention to the irrevocable nature of the rights granted. The template includes comprehensive provisions for commercial terms, technical specifications, and ongoing obligations while ensuring alignment with New Zealand's legal requirements for permanent licensing arrangements.

What sections should be included in a Perpetual Irrevocable License?

1. Parties: Identifies and defines the Licensor and Licensee with full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Establishes context, ownership of intellectual property, and purpose of the license

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement, including Licensed Material, Intellectual Property Rights, and Territory

4. Grant of License: Explicitly states the perpetual and irrevocable nature of the license, scope of rights granted, and permitted uses

5. License Fee: Specifies the one-time or ongoing fees for the perpetual license, including payment terms

6. Intellectual Property Rights: Confirms ownership of IP rights and extent of rights transferred

7. Licensee Obligations: Sets out the licensee's responsibilities in using the licensed material

8. Warranties and Representations: Licensor's warranties regarding ownership and right to license the material

9. Limitation of Liability: Limits parties' liability within bounds of New Zealand law

10. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for handling disputes under New Zealand jurisdiction

11. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, entire agreement, and governing law

What sections are optional to include in a Perpetual Irrevocable License?

1. Quality Control: Required when licensed material must meet specific quality standards or specifications

2. Sublicensing Rights: Include when licensee is permitted to sublicense the material to third parties

3. Territory Restrictions: Necessary when the license is limited to specific geographic regions

4. Improvements and Modifications: Include when addressing ownership and rights to modifications of the licensed material

5. Support and Maintenance: Required when ongoing technical support or maintenance is part of the agreement

6. Data Protection: Include when personal data processing is involved in the licensed material

7. Export Control: Necessary when licensed material may be subject to export regulations

8. Source Code Escrow: Include for software licenses where source code access may be required

What schedules should be included in a Perpetual Irrevocable License?

1. Schedule 1 - Licensed Material: Detailed description of all intellectual property being licensed

2. Schedule 2 - Technical Specifications: Technical details and specifications of the licensed material

3. Schedule 3 - Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of license fees and payment terms

4. Schedule 4 - Permitted Uses: Comprehensive list of authorized uses of the licensed material

5. Appendix A - Implementation Guidelines: Technical guidelines for implementing or using the licensed material

6. Appendix B - Quality Standards: Quality control requirements and standards if applicable

7. Appendix C - Support Services: Details of any support or maintenance services if provided

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Ƶ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

Jurisdiction

New Zealand

Publisher

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Document Type

Licensing Agreement

Sector

IP

Cost

Free to use
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Relevant Teams

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Intellectual Property

Commercial

Business Development

Research and Development

Information Technology

Product Development

Compliance

Corporate Affairs

Technology Transfer

Relevant Roles

Legal Counsel

Intellectual Property Manager

Licensing Manager

Contract Administrator

Business Development Manager

Technology Transfer Officer

Chief Technology Officer

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IP Rights Manager

Software Licensing Manager

Patent Attorney

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