Exclusive Manufacturing Rights Agreement
Sell exclusive rights to manufacture your products within a defined territory with this Exclusive Manufacturing Rights Agreement.
- Parties. The Agreement is between (i) a party which has developed specialized technical know-how (the seller), and (ii) a buyer who manufactures and sells its products within the territory, but wants to obtain the exclusive right to manufacture the seller's products as well.
- Know-How. The seller will fully disclose to the buyer's personnel its technical know-how, specifications, processes and other required data to enable the buyer to manufacture the seller's products.
- Non-Disclosure. All of the seller's information will be kept confidential by the buyer, not to be disclosed to third parties.
- Royalty. The buyer will pay the seller a percentage of net monthly sales, calculated on predetermined sales levels.
- Minimum Targets. The buyer must meet minimum sales targets.
- Export Rights. The seller reserves the right to export products and sell them in territories outside the buyer's territory.
- This template is available in MS Word format and is fully editable.
Exclusive Patent License for Manufacturing
Give a manufacturer the right to use your patent in the manufacture and distribution of products through this Exclusive Patent License Agreement.
This Exclusive Patent License Agreement establishes the terms under which a manufacturer is granted the right to use a patented invention or process. The purpose of the agreement is to enable the manufacturer to manufacture, distribute, and sell products based on the inventor's patent.
Grant of License
The inventor grants the manufacturer an exclusive worldwide license to use the inventor's patent in connection with the manufacture, distribution, and sale of products derived from the patented invention or process.
Trademark Usage
In addition to patent rights, the manufacturer is permitted to use certain trademarks owned by the inventor solely in connection with the marketing and sale of the products covered by this agreement.
Royalty Payments
The manufacturer agrees to pay royalties for each product sold within the designated territory. Royalties are calculated as a percentage of the net price of each product sold.
Marketing and Distribution Obligations
The manufacturer is required to actively market, promote, and distribute the products. All costs associated with manufacturing, selling, and distributing products within the territory are the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
Product Pricing
Pricing for the products must remain consistent with the pricing of similar products already available in the market.
Confidentiality
The agreement includes confidentiality provisions designed to safeguard proprietary information and prevent unauthorized disclosure.
Infringement Procedures
The template specifies the procedures to be followed in the event that infringement claims arise, ensuring clear guidance for both parties.
General Provisions
This agreement is a generic legal contract template and does not reference the laws of any specific country or jurisdiction. It is available in MS Word format and can be fully edited to suit particular needs.
India Manufacturing Joint Venture Agreement
Set up a joint venture for manufacturing, distribution and sale of products in India with this template India Manufacturing Joint Venture Agreement.
- The parties will register a new company to manufacture, distribute and sell the products, both inside and outside of India.
- The joint venturers will jointly own, operate and manage the joint venture company.
- A joint venture of this type provides offshore companies with an opportunity to expand their business into Indian markets.