Lease of Patented Machinery with License Agreement
Agreement made on the __________________ (date) , between ___________________
(Name of Lessor) , a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the state of
_________________, with its principal office located at ________________________________
________________________________________________ (street address, city, county,
state, zip code) , referred to herein as Lessor , and ____________________ (Name of Lessee) ,
a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the state of ______________, with its
principal office located at ________________________________________________________
_________________________ (street address, city, county, state, zip code) , referred to
herein as Lessee .
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,
and s ubject to the terms and conditions stated below, Lessor leases to Lessee and Lessee
leases from Lessor the Machine (the Machine ) described in Exhibit A attached hereto and
made a part hereof pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. For the same consideration, Lessor
leases to Lessee and Lessee leases from Lessor a nonexclusive license to use the Machine,
Serial No. __________________, for a term of years to continue for the life of any United States
patents that are, or purport to be, embodied in the Machine, and subsequently for the life of any
such patents that are, or purport to be, embodied in any new part or parts, attachment or
attachments, improvement or improvements, made in or added to the Machine, subject to the
following covenants and conditions:
1. Rental
Lessee shall pay Lessor on execution of this Agreement, $____________, and agrees to
pay the balance of $____________ either (1) on receipt of notice that the Machine is ready for
delivery; or (2) to pay $____________ on receipt of notice that the Machine is ready for delivery
and the balance then remaining by a promissory note in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B,
and made a part hereof. Lessee shall further pay Lessor during the term of this Lease,
$__________ per month rent, to be paid in advance on the first day of each month. Lessee's
liability to pay rent shall not cease or be suspended during the continuance of this Lease for any
cause whatsoever except while Lessee's use of the Machine is prevented by injunction granted
in a suit for patent infringement.
2. Royalties
Lessee will further pay Lessor $_________ per each of __________________ (quantity
or units) of ________________________ (type of goods) manufactured or produced by the
Machine. Royalties shall be paid on or before the ______ day of each month for production
accrued to the last day of the preceding month. On or before the ______ day of each month,
Lessee shall give Lessor a written statement of all production by the Machine during the
preceding month and, on Lessor's request, shall permit the inspection by Lessor's
representatives of the Machine and of Lessee's books and documents relating to use of the
Machine.
3. Delivery and Installation
Lessor shall deliver the Machine to Lessee F.O.B. to ____________________________
___________________________________________________ (street address, city, state,
zip code) , within ______ weeks after the execution of this Agreement, subject to delays in
delivery caused by strikes, fire, riots, war, injunction, acts of God or other circumstances over
which Lessor has no control. Lessee shall pay the cost of installation, demonstration, and
maintenance of the Machine on Lessee's premises.
4. Conditions of Use
Lessee shall use the Machine in a careful and proper manner and shall comply with all
national, state, municipal, and other laws, ordinances, and regulations in any way relating to the
possession, use, or maintenance of the Machine. Lessee, at all times at its own expense, shall
keep the Machine in efficient working condition and shall not deface or injure it. Lessee shall not
at any time modify or substantially alter the construction of the Machine without obtaining the
prior written permission of Lessor.
5. Location of Use
Lessee shall not use the Machine outside the territory of (describe) ________________
_____________________________________________________ and shall not sell, sublease,
encumber, remove, or otherwise dispose of the Machine without the prior express written
permission of Lessor, but Lessee may sell the products of the Machine in any territory.
6. Repairs and Improvements
Lessor shall furnish Lessee, at a price equal to the cost to the Lessor, all parts
necessary to repair or replace broken or worn-out parts of the Machine, and any new parts that
Lessor may manufacture as improvements on or additions to the Machine, which improvements
or additions shall be attached to the Machine or not, at the option of Lessee. If the Machine is
substantially destroyed or incapacitated for further use without reconstruction, or substantial
repair, Lessor, on return to it of the Machine, shall reconstruct it at Lessee's expense, or, at
Lessor's option, replace it with a new Machine of the type then regularly supplied by Lessor on
payment by Lessee to Lessor of $____________, and execution by Lessee of a new Agreement
covering such Machine, or if the Machine shall be totally destroyed and Lessee shall furnish
sufficient proof of such total destruction, Lessor shall furnish a new Machine to Lessee on
payment of $____________, and execution by Lessee of a new Agreement covering the new
Machine. If improvements or additions have been made to any Machine so to be replaced, there
shall be added to the replacement cost of the Machines the cost of renewing the improvements
or additions.
7. Protection of Lessor’s Patent’s Rights
Lessee shall not directly or indirectly violate, infringe, or contest the validity of any of
Lessor's patents with respect to the type of machine leased or the title of Lessor to any such
patents. Lessee shall give Lessor immediate written notice of any suit or proceeding instituted
against Lessee insofar as the same is based on any claim that the Machine, or any part or
parts, constitute infringement of any patent of the United States. Lessee further agrees that if
any improvements or inventions are made by Lessee or any officer, member, or employee of
Lessee to or in connection with the Machine, Lessee will give Lessor immediate written notice of
such improvements or inventions and will give Lessor the right in the name of Lessee, to apply
to the United States Patent Office or patent offices of foreign countries for letters patent to cover
such improvements or inventions and give Lessor all immediate information, assistance, and
authority to enable Lessor to apply for such patents. The improvements or inventions shall be
the property of Lessor, provided that all expenses in connection with the application for any
patents are borne by Lessor.
8. Taxes
Lessee shall pay and discharge all assessments and sales, use, property, and other tax
or taxes now or later imposed by any state, federal, or local government on the ownership,
leasing, renting, sale, possession, or use of the Machine, whether such taxes be assessed to
Lessor or Lessee, together with any penalties or interests in connection with these taxes,
excepting only taxes, or payments in lieu of taxes, imposed upon or measured by the income of
Lessor.
9. Insurance
Lessee at its own expense shall at all times keep the property insured for such risks as
Lessor shall require in the amount of $____________, or if improvements or additions have
been attached to the Machine pursuant to Section 6, the above amount plus the cost of such
improvements or additions. Insurance policies shall name Lessor and Lessee as insured, shall
provide that they may not be canceled or altered without at least _____ days' written notice to
Lessor, and shall provide that all amounts payable under the policies shall be payable only to
Lessor. From any amounts paid to Lessor under such policies, Lessor shall reimburse Lessee
for expenditures made necessary by the incident giving rise to payment.
10. Lessee’s Right of Termination
If Lessee shall cease the business of manufacturing and making (description of
product) ___________________________________________________ and shall desire to
terminate this Lease, Lessee may pay to Lessor the sum of $_________, and Lessee shall
deliver to Lessor, at Lessee's expense, the Machine in good condition, ordinary wear and tear
excepted. On such delivery, this Lease shall terminate and the Lessee subsequently shall be
liable only for such indebtedness and liability as shall have accrued prior to or on such
termination.
11. Termination by Default
If at any time Lessee becomes insolvent, or bankrupt, or makes a general assignment
for the benefit of creditors, or if a receiver of Lessee is appointed, this Lease will immediately
terminate. If Lessee violates any of the Agreements set forth, Lessor may terminate and cancel
this Lease, at the expiration of ______ days after mailing written notice stating the conditions
violated to Lessee by registered mail addressed to Lessee's office at the address set for above.
Unless Lessee shall remedy such violation or violations within that period, Lessee, at its
expense, shall deliver to Lessor, at Lessor's factory, the Machine complete with all its parts in
good working order, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
12. Title
The Machine, including additions or improvements, is and shall remain the exclusive
property of Lessor, and Lessee by this Agreement acquires no ownership or title in the same.
The only rights conveyed Lessee are the right to use such Machine on the conditions set forth
and the option to purchase such Machine provided by Lessor in Section 13. On termination of
this Lease in any manner, subject, however, to the provisions of Sections 10 and 13,
possession of the Machine shall re-vest in Lessor, free and discharged of this Lease, and
Lessor, or its authorized agent, may enter the premises where the Machine is located and take
possession of and remove it at Lessee's expense.
13. Option to Purchase
If this Lease is terminated by expiration of the patents applicable to the Machine and
Lessee has performed all of its covenants, Lessor shall sell and deliver to Lessee, at Lessee's
option, the Machine at the price in cash to be paid contemporaneously by Lessee to Lessor of
$____________.
14. Patent Indemnification
Lessor agrees to indemnify and hold Lessee harmless from any damage awarded by a
court of final jurisdiction for the infringement of any United States patent by reason of the
manufacture or use of the Machine. Lessor, at its own expense, shall defend all suits or
proceedings instituted against Lessee insofar as they are based on any claim that the Machine,
or any part or parts, constitutes an infringement of any patent of the United States, provided
Lessee gives Lessor immediate notice in writing of the institution of the suit or proceeding, and
permits Lessor, through its counsel, to defend, and gives Lessor all needed information,
assistance, or authority to enable Lessor so to do, and provided further, Lessee makes no
change of any kind in the leased Machine without obtaining the prior written permission of
Lessor.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the
laws of the State of ______________.
18. Notices
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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. 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 Lessor) (Name of Lessee)
By:______________________________ By:_______________________________
_________________________________ _______________________________
(P rinted name & Office in Corporation) (P rinted name & Office in Corporation
_________________________________ ________________________________
(Signature of Officer) (Signature of Officer)