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1 IPR-INSIGHTS CONSULTING AND RESEARCH 1116 BUDAPEST, KONDORFA U. 10. TEL.: (+36-1) 204-7730 FAX: (+36-1) 204-7731 E-MAIL: INFO@IPR-INSIGHTS.HU WWW.IPR-INSIGHTS.HU Dr Eszter Telek IPR-Insights Consulting License agreements

2 IPR-INSIGHTS CONSULTING AND RESEARCH 1116 BUDAPEST, KONDORFA U. 10. TEL.: (+36-1) 204-7730 FAX: (+36-1) 204-7731 E-MAIL: INFO@IPR-INSIGHTS.HU WWW.IPR-INSIGHTS.HU Author’s rights copyright protection of the work - means authors’ rights: moral rights economic rights the author may never transfer his moral rights assignment of economic rights: varies by countries authorization to use the work: assignment of rights permission to use the work - license

3 License agreements IPR-INSIGHTS CONSULTING AND RESEARCH 1116 BUDAPEST, KONDORFA U. 10. TEL.: (+36-1) 204-7730 FAX: (+36-1) 204-7731 E-MAIL: INFO@IPR-INSIGHTS.HU WWW.IPR-INSIGHTS.HU License (licensing agreement) License is a specific agreement, in which the author authorizes the use of his work and basically the user is obliged to pay a remuneration (license fee) therefore. BUT irrespective of remuneration the usage of the work has to be licensed by the author every time

4 License agreements Agreement „types” „pure” license agreements mixed agreements development agreement service agreement etc. IPR-INSIGHTS CONSULTING AND RESEARCH 1116 BUDAPEST, KONDORFA U. 10. TEL.: (+36-1) 204-7730 FAX: (+36-1) 204-7731 E-MAIL: INFO@IPR-INSIGHTS.HU WWW.IPR-INSIGHTS.HU

5 License agreements IPR-INSIGHTS CONSULTING AND RESEARCH 1116 BUDAPEST, KONDORFA U. 10. TEL.: (+36-1) 204-7730 FAX: (+36-1) 204-7731 E-MAIL: INFO@IPR-INSIGHTS.HU WWW.IPR-INSIGHTS.HU Obligatory subject of a license direct subject: detailed rights to use the work indirect subject: exact definition of the work so it is a basic requirement that the license agreement exactly defines the work and the right which is granted by the author to use it

6 License agreements Essential issues Freedom of contract: the parties may freely agree on the contents of the licensing agreement If the parties conclude an agreement, they have to agree on all essential issues In the case of a license agreement these issues are: work parties license extent of the license direct subject of the license remuneration IPR-INSIGHTS CONSULTING AND RESEARCH 1116 BUDAPEST, KONDORFA U. 10. TEL.: (+36-1) 204-7730 FAX: (+36-1) 204-7731 E-MAIL: INFO@IPR-INSIGHTS.HU WWW.IPR-INSIGHTS.HU

7 License agreements Extent of the license Exclusive right to use - only by an express stipulation Scope of use: the authorization of use may be limited to a territory a period of time manner of use extent of use IPR-INSIGHTS CONSULTING AND RESEARCH 1116 BUDAPEST, KONDORFA U. 10. TEL.: (+36-1) 204-7730 FAX: (+36-1) 204-7731 E-MAIL: INFO@IPR-INSIGHTS.HU WWW.IPR-INSIGHTS.HU

8 License agreements Territory Worldwide license Region Country City, town Building Specific computer Etc. IPR-INSIGHTS CONSULTING AND RESEARCH 1116 BUDAPEST, KONDORFA U. 10. TEL.: (+36-1) 204-7730 FAX: (+36-1) 204-7731 E-MAIL: INFO@IPR-INSIGHTS.HU WWW.IPR-INSIGHTS.HU

9 License agreements IPR-INSIGHTS CONSULTING AND RESEARCH 1116 BUDAPEST, KONDORFA U. 10. TEL.: (+36-1) 204-7730 FAX: (+36-1) 204-7731 E-MAIL: INFO@IPR-INSIGHTS.HU WWW.IPR-INSIGHTS.HU Terms Undefined term perpetual license perpetual license by divided payment Defined term subscription time limited test, evaluation license etc.

10 License agreements Manner of use Reproduction: to copy the work Distribution: To issue copies of the work to the public Alteration, translation: to make an adaptation of the work Performance: To perform, show or play the work in public Broadcasting: To broadcast the work or include it in a cable program Etc. IPR-INSIGHTS CONSULTING AND RESEARCH 1116 BUDAPEST, KONDORFA U. 10. TEL.: (+36-1) 204-7730 FAX: (+36-1) 204-7731 E-MAIL: INFO@IPR-INSIGHTS.HU WWW.IPR-INSIGHTS.HU

11 License agreements Extent of use Exclusive Non-exclusive Expressed quantity: identified number of works Pieces and measurment type (user, computer, access, transaction etc.) IPR-INSIGHTS CONSULTING AND RESEARCH 1116 BUDAPEST, KONDORFA U. 10. TEL.: (+36-1) 204-7730 FAX: (+36-1) 204-7731 E-MAIL: INFO@IPR-INSIGHTS.HU WWW.IPR-INSIGHTS.HU

12 License agreements License transfer, sub-license The author’s expressed consent is necessary to transfer the license sub-license the work The author’s expressed consent is not necessary in the case of legal succession IPR-INSIGHTS CONSULTING AND RESEARCH 1116 BUDAPEST, KONDORFA U. 10. TEL.: (+36-1) 204-7730 FAX: (+36-1) 204-7731 E-MAIL: INFO@IPR-INSIGHTS.HU WWW.IPR-INSIGHTS.HU

13 License agreements Form of contract Concluded in written form in oral form by implied conduct License agreements are drawn up in written form typically it is the condition of effectiveness in some countries HOWEVER Due to the current business conditions new licenses concluded by oral consent or by real activity – see FPP software licenses for example IPR-INSIGHTS CONSULTING AND RESEARCH 1116 BUDAPEST, KONDORFA U. 10. TEL.: (+36-1) 204-7730 FAX: (+36-1) 204-7731 E-MAIL: INFO@IPR-INSIGHTS.HU WWW.IPR-INSIGHTS.HU

14 License agreements Characteristics of licenses in IT sector digital environment new types of works, new usage manners lack of written form application of general terms and conditions online agreements – „click licenses” shrinkwrap licenses clickwrap licenses browsewrap licenses IPR-INSIGHTS CONSULTING AND RESEARCH 1116 BUDAPEST, KONDORFA U. 10. TEL.: (+36-1) 204-7730 FAX: (+36-1) 204-7731 E-MAIL: INFO@IPR-INSIGHTS.HU WWW.IPR-INSIGHTS.HU

15 License agreements Shrinkwrap license IPR-INSIGHTS CONSULTING AND RESEARCH 1116 BUDAPEST, KONDORFA U. 10. TEL.: (+36-1) 204-7730 FAX: (+36-1) 204-7731 E-MAIL: INFO@IPR-INSIGHTS.HU WWW.IPR-INSIGHTS.HU

16 License agreements Shrinkwrap license IPR-INSIGHTS CONSULTING AND RESEARCH 1116 BUDAPEST, KONDORFA U. 10. TEL.: (+36-1) 204-7730 FAX: (+36-1) 204-7731 E-MAIL: INFO@IPR-INSIGHTS.HU WWW.IPR-INSIGHTS.HU

17 License agreements Clickwrap license IPR-INSIGHTS CONSULTING AND RESEARCH 1116 BUDAPEST, KONDORFA U. 10. TEL.: (+36-1) 204-7730 FAX: (+36-1) 204-7731 E-MAIL: INFO@IPR-INSIGHTS.HU WWW.IPR-INSIGHTS.HU

18 License agreements Browsewrap license IPR-INSIGHTS CONSULTING AND RESEARCH 1116 BUDAPEST, KONDORFA U. 10. TEL.: (+36-1) 204-7730 FAX: (+36-1) 204-7731 E-MAIL: INFO@IPR-INSIGHTS.HU WWW.IPR-INSIGHTS.HU

19 License agreements „I accept” issue Dilbert to Dogbert: "I didn't read all of the shrinkwrap license on my new software until after I opened it. Apparently I agreed to spend the rest of my life as a towel boy in Bill Gates' new mansion.” Acceptance of unread provisions Unfair provisions Consumer protection - EU IPR-INSIGHTS CONSULTING AND RESEARCH 1116 BUDAPEST, KONDORFA U. 10. TEL.: (+36-1) 204-7730 FAX: (+36-1) 204-7731 E-MAIL: INFO@IPR-INSIGHTS.HU WWW.IPR-INSIGHTS.HU

20 License agreements EU consumer protection Directive 93/13/EEC unfair terms in consumer contracts Member States shall lay down that unfair terms used in a contract concluded with a consumer by a seller or supplier shall, not be binding on the consumer Typical unfair terms in Annex Member States shall take the necessary measures Directive 97/7/EC on the protection of consumers in respect of distance contracts Prior information Written confirmation of information Right of withdrawal IPR-INSIGHTS CONSULTING AND RESEARCH 1116 BUDAPEST, KONDORFA U. 10. TEL.: (+36-1) 204-7730 FAX: (+36-1) 204-7731 E-MAIL: INFO@IPR-INSIGHTS.HU WWW.IPR-INSIGHTS.HU

21 License agreements IPR-INSIGHTS CONSULTING AND RESEARCH 1116 BUDAPEST, KONDORFA U. 10. TEL.: (+36-1) 204-7730 FAX: (+36-1) 204-7731 E-MAIL: INFO@IPR-INSIGHTS.HU WWW.IPR-INSIGHTS.HU Thank you for your kind attention!


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