What rights does a licensor retain in a license agreement?
Unless stated otherwise, the grant of a license does not stop the licensor from granting more licenses to others. The licensor also retains the right to exploit the invention themselves. This means licenses are non-exclusive by default unless exclusivity is explicitly agreed upon. These rights are protected under Section 89 Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines. “SEC. 89. Rights of Licensor. – In the absence of any provision to the contrary… the grant of a license shall not prevent the licensor from granting further licenses to third person nor from exploiting the subject matter…” January 3, 2026About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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