Contract for licence on intellectual property for Switzerland

Use this contract: 

• If you commercialise intellectual property and wish to allow the customer to use it.
• If you wish to conclude an exclusive or non-exclusive licence, for a short period or for ever, in Switzerland or abroad.
• Whether or not you need to carry out preliminary steps such as installation, modification, or training.
• Whether the licence fee is periodic or one-off.

Protect yourself legally as a licensor with the following options: 

• Limitations and restrictions on use, territory, and customers with whom the licensee may deal. 
• Imposition of minimum, non-refundable set-up fees or a minimum duration of insurance. 
• Possibility of termination for breach, non-payment, or force majeure. 
• Limitation of the licensor’s liability for any damage or failure. 

Safeguard your interests as a licensee by using the following clauses: 

• Option to market as is, under its own brand name (white label) or that of the licensor. 
• Trial period during which the contract may be terminated if the customer is not satisfied. 
• Exclusivity in the territory and prohibition on the licensor granting licences or exploiting the product under licence in these territories.