Trademark License Agreement Template

Created April 6, 2026

This Trademark License Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into and made effective as of [Effective Date] (the "Effective Date"), by and between [Licensor Name], a [Type of Entity] organized and existing under the laws of [Jurisdiction], with its principal place of business located at [Licensor Address] ("Licensor"), and [Licensee Name], a [Type of Entity] organized and existing under the laws of [Jurisdiction], with its principal place of business located at [Licensee Address] ("Licensee"). Licensor and Licensee may be referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."

WHEREAS, Licensor is the owner of all right, title, and interest in and to the trademarks, service marks, logos, trade names, and other designations set forth herein (collectively, the "Licensed Marks");

WHEREAS, Licensee desires to obtain, and Licensor is willing to grant, a license to use the Licensed Marks in connection with the goods and/or services specified herein, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

  1. Grant of License

    1. Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable license to use the Licensed Marks solely in connection with the manufacture, marketing, distribution, sale, and promotion of the products and/or services specified herein ("Licensed Products/Services"), in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

    2. The License granted under this Agreement is limited strictly to the Licensed Marks explicitly identified as follows: [List of Licensed Marks, including registration or application numbers if applicable].

    3. Licensee acknowledges and agrees that no rights are granted hereunder with respect to any trademark, service mark, or logo other than the Licensed Marks expressly identified above.

    4. The License shall not be deemed to confer upon Licensee any right to use the Licensed Marks in connection with any goods or services except for those expressly identified as Licensed Products/Services, as described in [Insert placeholder for details].

    5. All rights not expressly granted to Licensee herein are reserved by Licensor, including, without limitation, the right to use, license, or assign the Licensed Marks in any manner not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement.

    6. Any purported transfer, assignment, or sublicense of the Licensed Marks by Licensee, whether voluntarily or by operation of law, shall be null and void unless expressly authorized in writing by Licensor.

    7. This Agreement does not grant Licensee any rights in or to any goodwill associated with the Licensed Marks except as expressly provided herein.

  2. Scope of Licensed Rights

    1. The rights licensed to Licensee herein are limited to the use of the Licensed Marks in connection with the Licensed Products/Services as specifically defined in this Agreement, solely within the scope of use approved by Licensor.

    2. Licensee shall use the Licensed Marks only in the form, manner, and context expressly approved by Licensor, and shall not alter, modify, or distort the Licensed Marks in any manner whatsoever.

    3. The Licensed Marks may not be used in conjunction with any other mark, name, or logo without the prior written consent of Licensor.

    4. Licensee shall not use the Licensed Marks in any manner that would disparage, tarnish, or dilute the reputation or distinctiveness of the Licensed Marks or of Licensor.

    5. All uses of the Licensed Marks by Licensee shall inure to the benefit of Licensor and shall be subject to Licensor’s right to inspect and oversee the manner of such use.

    6. Licensee shall not use the Licensed Marks in connection with any goods or services other than the Licensed Products/Services, nor shall Licensee use the Licensed Marks outside the field of use expressly defined herein.

    7. Any expansion of the scope of the Licensed Rights, including additional goods or services or alternative uses, must be set forth in a written amendment executed by both Parties.

  3. Territory and Field of Use

    1. The License granted under this Agreement is limited to the geographic territory of [Insert Territory] (the "Territory").

    2. Licensee shall not use or permit the use of the Licensed Marks outside the Territory without the prior written consent of Licensor.

    3. The Licensed Marks may be used solely in connection with the Licensed Products/Services intended for sale, distribution, or provision within the specified Territory.

    4. Any internet, digital, or cross-border use of the Licensed Marks by Licensee must comply with all applicable laws and requires prior written approval from Licensor.

    5. Licensee shall not directly or indirectly assist or participate in any use of the Licensed Marks outside the Territory, including through distributors, agents, or resellers, unless expressly authorized by Licensor.

    6. Any breach of the territorial restriction set forth herein shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement, entitling Licensor to immediate termination.

    7. The scope of the License with respect to the field of use is strictly limited to [Insert Field of Use]. Any use outside such field is prohibited.

  4. Term and Renewal

    1. The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue in full force and effect for a period of [Insert Initial Term] years, unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions hereof.

    2. At the expiration of the initial term, the Agreement may be renewed for successive renewal terms of [Insert Renewal Term] years each, subject to mutual written agreement by the Parties and provided that Licensee is not in default under any provision of this Agreement.

    3. If either Party wishes to renew this Agreement, it shall provide the other Party with written notice of its intention to renew not less than [Insert Notice Period] days prior to the expiration of the then-current term.

    4. Renewal of this Agreement may be subject to renegotiation of the License Fees and other terms, as mutually agreed by the Parties in writing.

    5. Upon expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, all rights granted to Licensee hereunder shall immediately revert to Licensor, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement.

    6. Any continued use of the Licensed Marks by Licensee after termination or expiration shall constitute an infringement of Licensor's rights.

    7. Licensor reserves the right to refuse renewal in its sole discretion if Licensee is in material breach of any term of this Agreement at the time renewal would otherwise occur.

  5. License Fees and Payment Terms

    1. As consideration for the License granted herein, Licensee shall pay to Licensor a license fee in the amount of [Insert License Fee] (the "License Fee"), payable in accordance with the payment terms detailed herein.

    2. The License Fee shall be payable as follows: [Insert Payment Schedule and Method], or as otherwise mutually agreed in writing by the Parties.

    3. In addition to the License Fee, Licensee shall pay to Licensor a royalty equal to [Insert Royalty Percentage or Formula], based on the gross/net sales or revenues from the Licensed Products/Services, payable [Insert Royalty Payment Period].

    4. Licensee shall submit detailed written statements to Licensor, within [Insert Reporting Period] days after the end of each reporting period, setting forth the calculation of all royalties due, accompanied by supporting documentation reasonably required by Licensor.

    5. All payments due hereunder shall be made in [Insert Currency], free and clear of any withholding, deduction, or set off.

    6. If Licensee fails to make any payment when due, such unpaid amounts shall bear interest at the rate of [Insert Interest Rate] per month (or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less) from the due date until paid in full.

    7. Licensor reserves the right to audit Licensee's books and records pertaining to the Licensed Products/Services upon written notice, not more than [Insert Number] times per year, during normal business hours, to verify the accuracy of payments due under this Agreement.