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Trademark License Agreement
Free trademark license agreement template — grants another party the right to use your brand name or logo.
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This free trademark license agreement covers 1. Grant of License, 2. Quality Control, 3. Fees, 4. Restrictions, 5. Term and Termination with 11 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for individuals and small businesses handling a straightforward legal document themselves needing a clear, professional document without commissioning custom legal drafting for a routine situation. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Trademark License Agreement
Licensor: [Name] (owns the trademark) Licensee: [Name] Trademark: [Description — name/logo, registration # if registered] Effective Date: [Date]
1. Grant of License
Licensor grants Licensee a [exclusive/non-exclusive], [territory]-limited license to use the Trademark in connection with [Specific use — e.g. "the sale of [Products]"].
2. Quality Control
Licensee agrees to maintain quality standards consistent with [Licensor's guidelines, attached], and Licensor may inspect Licensee's use of the mark to confirm compliance.
3. Fees
Licensee will pay [Royalty %/flat fee], due [Frequency].
4. Restrictions
Licensee may not: register the Trademark itself, use it outside the approved scope, or alter the mark without approval.
5. Term and Termination
This license runs for [Term] and may be terminated by Licensor if Licensee fails to meet quality standards or breaches this Agreement.
6. Ownership
Licensor retains all ownership of the Trademark; this Agreement grants only a license to use it.
7. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of [State/Country].
Licensor: ______________________ Date: ____________ Licensee: ______________________ Date: ____________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Failing to actively control quality under a trademark license can weaken or even invalidate the trademark itself ("naked licensing") — the quality-control section here isn't boilerplate, it's legally important.*
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- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 7 standard sections: 1. Grant of License, 2. Quality Control, 3. Fees, 4. Restrictions, 5. Term and Termination, 6. Ownership, …
- 11 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
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- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Before involving a lawyer
A solid starting draft to review with counsel, or to use directly for a low-stakes situation.
FAQ
Is this trademark license agreement template really free?
Yes — this Trademark License Agreement template on docstoc is free to view, edit online, and download as a PDF with no account or signup required.
What does this trademark license agreement cover?
This legal template includes 1. Grant of License, 2. Quality Control, 3. Fees, 4. Restrictions. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. This template reflects common practice, not your jurisdiction's specific requirements. Legal formalities (required language, witness or notarization rules, filing steps) differ by state and sometimes by county — confirm them with a licensed attorney before this document does any real work.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes. All 11 placeholder fields and every clause are editable right on the page — change what doesn't fit, then download an updated PDF anytime.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
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