Exclusive License for Reproductions of Tattoo Works
License agreement made on the _______________ (date) , between
_________________________ (Name of Licensor) of _________________________
____________________________________________________ (street address,
city, state, zip code) , referred to herein as Licensor , and _____________________
(Name of Licensee) , a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the state of
______________, with its principal office located at ____________________________
____________________________________________ (street address, city, state,
zip code) , referred to herein as Company .
For and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement,
and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. License
Licensor hereby grants Company a worldwide exclusive license to reproduce,
distribute, copy, display, perform, modify and create derivative Works of Licensor’s
Tattoo Works and designs, hereinafter called the Works in hard copy, electronic form, or
in any medium now existing or hereafter created (the License ).
2. Relationship of the Parties
For all purposes of this Agreement each party shall be and act as an
independent contractor and not as partner, joint venturer, or agent of the other and shall
not bind nor attempt to bind the other to any contract. Licensor is an independent
contractor and is solely responsible for all taxes, withholdings, and other statutory or
contractual obligations of any sort.
3. Representations & Warranties
Licensor hereby represents and warrants that:
A. No part of this Agreement is or will be inconsistent with any obligation
Licensor may have to others;
B. Licensor has the full right to allow it to provide the assignments and rights
provided for herein; and
C. Licensor’s Works will not infringe on any copyright, trademark, service
mark, trade name, patent, trade secret or other intellectual property or proprietary
right or right of publicity or privacy of, or libel, slander, defame or disparage, any
third party.
4. Duties of Company
A. Company shall make reproductions of those original tattoo art creations of
Licensor. Company shall exercise the best efforts to produce quality
reproductions of the following kinds: (describe, e.g., color prints, posters,
postcards, reproductions on clothing, etc.) ___________________________
________________________________________________________________ .
B. Company shall not manufacture any other kinds of reproductions without
the written permission of Licensor.
5. Royalties
Licensor shall receive as royalties _____% of the gross receipts received by
Company for the sale of the reproductions either wholesale or retail. Each payment
shall be without withholding of any kind. All payments under this Agreement shall be
paid by certified check or other reasonable means requested by Licensor. The due date
of each payment shall be on the first day of each quarter beginning _______________
(date) .
6. Accounting
Licensor shall be provided with a (e.g., quarterly) ______________ accounting
of the number of reproductions sold and amounts received by Company together with
payment for any royalties due.
7. Audit Rights
Once per calendar year, Licensor shall have the right to have his agents or
representatives inspect and copy the books and records of the Company dealing with
this Agreement upon two weeks' advance written notice. Company shall keep for at
least three years full, true, and accurate separate books and records of accounts
relating to this Agreement ( i.e., without commingling books and records for other
business ventures of the Company).
8. Assignments
Licensor has executed this License Agreement in reliance on Company's
reputation for the manufacture of quality reproductions. This License is not assignable
without the written approval of Licensor.
9. Copyright
Company shall take all appropriate steps to register the Works for copyright
throughout the area of distribution and sales. Both parties shall employ customary
security procedures to protect the copyright of the Works and use the following
copyright notice on all materials, notices, and registrations, including, but not limited to,
the Works: ( describe copyright notice) ____________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________.
10. Piracy
Each party agrees to employ adequate measures to protect their respective
rights from piracy. If any third parties infringe on either party's respective rights pursuant
to this Agreement (including copyright infringement), then each party shall use their best
efforts (including undertaking any actions or lawsuits) to prevent such infringement, with
each party to share equally in the cost and expense.
11. Mutual Indemnification
Both Company and Licensor agree to indemnify and hold harmless the other
(and their representatives, partners, owners, agents, etc.) from all costs, loss, liabilities,
and expense to the other party caused by a breach of any representation and warranty
of the breaching party.
12. Term
The term of this License Agreement shall commence on the date it is executed
by both parties and shall expire at midnight on ______________________ (day, month
and year) , unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
13. Termination
A. If either party at any time during the existence of this Agreement shall fail
to comply with or fulfill any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, the non-
breaching party may at his or its option terminate this Agreement.
B. If a petition in bankruptcy is filed by or either party, or if either party is
adjudged insolvent by any court, or if a trustee or a receiver of any property of
either party is appointed in any suit or proceeding, or if either party makes an
assignment for the benefit of creditors or takes the benefit of any bankruptcy or
insolvency act, or if either party liquidates his or its business for any cause
whatever, the other party may, at his or its option, terminate this Agreement, and
the termination shall then be effective as of the date of the filing of the petition,
adjudication, appointment, assignment or declaration, or commencement of
liquidation, and all rights granted in this Agreement shall then revert to the other
party.
14. Right to use Name and Likeness of Licensor
Company shall have the right to use the name and likeness of Licensor in
promoting the sale of the Works, and for no other purpose.
15. Unsold Inventory and Work in Progress at Termination
A. On any termination of the term of this Agreement, Company shall have the
option to purchase at _______% of the direct cost of reproduction any unsold Works.
Within _______ (number) business days after any such termination, Company shall
send the Licensor a list of all unsold Works including the price in the immediately
preceding sentence. Company may exercise its option by written notice to Licensor
within the next following ________ (number) business days specifying the Works that it
desires to purchase accompanied by payment of the purchase price for such Works. If
or to the extent the Company does not exercise the option, Company shall continue to
exercise reasonable efforts to sell the Works remaining with Company and shall
continue to account for such sales and to pay royalties to the Licensee as provided in
this Agreement.
16. Severability
The invalidity of any portion of this Agreement will not and shall not be deemed to
affect the validity of any other provision. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be
invalid, the parties agree that the remaining provisions shall be deemed to be in full
force and effect as if they had been executed by both parties subsequent to the
expungement of the invalid provision.
17. No Waiver
The failure of either party to this Agreement to insist upon the performance of any
of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or the waiver of any breach of any of the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall not be construed as subsequently waiving
any such terms and conditions, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and
effect as if no such forbearance or waiver had occurred.
18. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance
with the laws of the State of _______________.
19. Notices
Unless provided herein to the contrary, any notice provided for or concerning this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficiently given when sent by
certified or registered mail if sent to the respective address of each party as set forth at
the beginning of this Agreement.
20. Attorney’s Fees
In the event that any lawsuit is filed in relation to this Agreement, the
unsuccessful party in the action shall pay to the successful party, in addition to all the
sums that either party may be called on to pay, a reasonable sum for the successful
party's attorney fees.
21. Mandatory Arbitration
Any dispute under this Agreement shall be required to be resolved by binding
arbitration of the parties hereto. If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, each party
shall select one arbitrator and both arbitrators shall then select a third. The third
arbitrator so selected shall arbitrate said dispute. The arbitration shall be governed by
the rules of the American Arbitration Association then in force and effect.
22. Entire Agreement
This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties and
any prior understanding or representation of any kind preceding the date of this
Agreement shall not be binding upon either party except to the extent incorporated in
this Agreement.
23. Modification of Agreement
Any modification of this Agreement or additional obligation assumed by either
party in connection with this Agreement shall be binding only if placed in writing and
signed by each party or an authorized representative of each party.
24. Assignment of Rights
The rights of each party under this Agreement are personal to that party and may
not be assigned or transferred to any other person, firm, corporation, or other entity
without the prior, express, and written consent of the other party.
25. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute but one and
the same instrument.
26. Compliance with Laws
In performing under this Agreement, all applicable governmental laws,
regulations, orders, and other rules of duly-constituted authority will be followed and
complied with in all respects by both parties.
27. In this Agreement, any reference to a party includes that party's heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns, singular includes plural and masculine includes
feminine.
WITNESS our signatures as of the day and date first above stated.
_______________________
(Name of Company)
________________________ By:______________________________
(P rinted Name of Licensor) ______________________
_________________________ (P rinted Name & Office in Corporation)
(Signature of Licensor) ________________________
(Signature of Officer)
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