Intellectual Property Licenses
Type of Intellectual Property
Software Licenses
Proprietary Licenses: Restrict access to source code and limit usage rights.
Examples: Microsoft EULA, Oracle License.
Open Source Licenses: Allow users to view, modify, and distribute source code.
Permissive: Minimal restrictions (e.g., MIT, BSD) .
Copyleft: Requires derivative works to use the same license (e.g., GPL) . Wikipedia
Creative Works Licenses
Creative Commons (CC): Standardized licenses for creative content.
Variants: CC BY, CC BY-SA, CC BY-NC, etc. . Wikipedia
Patent Licenses
Exclusive Licenses: Only the licensee can use the patent.
Non-Exclusive Licenses: Multiple entities can use the patent.
Compulsory Licenses: Governments allow use without the patent holder's consent under specific conditions.
Trademark Licenses
Franchise Agreements: Allow use of trademarks under specific business models.
Merchandising Licenses: Permit use of trademarks on products.
By Degree of Openness
Closed/Proprietary: Restrictive; limits access and modification.
Shared Source: Limited sharing under specific conditions.
Open Source/Public Domain: Free to use, modify, and distribute.
By Intended Use
Commercial Licenses: For profit-driven activities.
Non-Commercial Licenses: Restrict use to non-profit activities.
Educational Licenses: Tailored for academic institutions.
Government Licenses: Specific to public sector usage.
By Licensing Model
Royalty-Free: No ongoing payments required.
Rights-Managed: Fees based on usage parameters.
Sublicensable: Allows licensees to grant licenses to third parties.