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Perpetual License Agreement Template for New Zealand

A comprehensive legal agreement governed by New Zealand law that grants permanent rights to use specified intellectual property, software, or technology. The agreement details the scope of permitted use, technical specifications, payment terms, and ongoing maintenance arrangements while ensuring compliance with New Zealand's intellectual property and contract laws. It includes provisions for support services, warranty terms, and liability limitations, structured to provide long-term certainty for both parties while protecting the licensor's intellectual property rights.

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What is a Perpetual License Agreement?

This Perpetual License Agreement template is designed for use under New Zealand law when parties seek to establish a permanent licensing arrangement for intellectual property, software, or technology. It's particularly suitable for significant commercial transactions where the licensee requires guaranteed long-term access to the licensed material. The document incorporates requirements from New Zealand's Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017, Copyright Act 1994, and other relevant legislation. It includes comprehensive provisions for initial implementation, ongoing maintenance, technical support, and usage rights, while protecting the licensor's intellectual property interests. The agreement is structured to provide clarity on perpetual usage rights while establishing clear boundaries and obligations for both parties.

What sections should be included in a Perpetual License Agreement?

1. Parties: Identification and details of the licensor and licensee

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including brief description of the licensed material and purpose

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Definitions of key terms and interpretation rules

4. Grant of License: Scope and nature of the perpetual license, including territory and any field-of-use restrictions

5. License Fees: One-time payment terms and any ongoing maintenance fees

6. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and protection of IP rights in the licensed material

7. Licensee Obligations: Key responsibilities and restrictions on the licensee's use of the licensed material

8. Technical Support and Maintenance: Terms of ongoing support and maintenance services, if any

9. Warranties and Representations: Warranties regarding ownership, non-infringement, and performance

10. Limitation of Liability: Limitations on liability and exclusions of damages

11. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information exchanged under the agreement

12. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and limited circumstances for termination

13. Effects of Termination: Consequences and obligations upon termination

14. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including governing law, notices, and assignment

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

1. Source Code Escrow: Required if source code is to be held in escrow as security

2. Data Protection: Required if personal data processing is involved in the licensed material

3. Export Control: Required for international licensing of controlled technology

4. Training and Implementation: Required if the license includes initial setup and training services

5. Audit Rights: Required for licenses where usage monitoring is important

6. Third Party Components: Required if the licensed material includes third-party elements

7. Service Level Agreement: Required if specific performance levels are guaranteed

8. Sub-licensing Rights: Required if licensee is permitted to sub-license

What schedules should be included in a Perpetual License Agreement?

1. Schedule 1 - Licensed Material: Detailed description of the licensed software, content, or technology

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

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

4. Schedule 4 - Support and Maintenance Services: Detailed description of support services and service levels

5. Schedule 5 - Approved Sub-licensees: List of pre-approved sub-licensees if applicable

6. Appendix A - Acceptance Testing: Testing procedures and acceptance criteria if applicable

7. Appendix B - Security Requirements: Security standards and requirements for using the licensed material

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

License Agreement

Cost

Free to use
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