Francelina M. Perdomo Klukosky, Esq.
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Content Technology Licenses
Content Technology Licenses Lawyer NYC - Francelina M. Perdomo Klukosky of Perdomo Law
Content Technology License Law Firm, Perdomo Law in Manhattan New York, NY
Content technology describes particular technology that enables people or businesses to produce and share content. The designs may appeal to the consumer market or only be used in the business field. The licensing and laws surrounding these types of innovations are unique. The content created by the technology may fall under the protection of intellectual property laws, and the technology itself may also qualify as intellectual property.
Licensing the technology allows the creator to determine what they remain the owner of and what the user of the technology owns. Content technology licensing prevents anyone other than the creator or owner of the design from making money from the sale of the technology. Licensing can allow some exceptions for this. It also stops others from modifying the technology and selling it as their own.
What is a Content Technology License?
Content technology licensing allows the creator of a technology to protect their creation while permitting others to use the latest item to produce original content. The licenses can apply to businesses that create content for themselves or their customers or apply to the public that may create intellectual property for private use.
A business may, for example, buy a license for a new app that enables them to accept personal photographs from their customers. The company would use the photos to design a printable book for their customer for a fee. The business could either print the books and sell them, or with an agreement from the technology developer, sell an add-on to the app that allows people to print the books at home.
A Content Technology License Lawyer can produce a document that enables the app creator to give business owners the right to use the app to make and sell the books. The license may also allow the business to sell or use an add-on to the app but will prevent the business from selling the app itself. Licenses can also restrict the business from using the technology they bought the license for to produce their own apps to forgo the licensor's fees.
Who Needs a Content Technology License?
Anyone who develops any original technology that they or others could use to create intellectual property should consider the benefits of content technology licensing. Products that need a license are not always made by content technology developers. Some content creators, to improve the ways they build their content, may devise a technology to meet their needs.
Some companies or individuals may choose to keep their inventions for personal use and do not need to worry about licensing. Those that want to increase the value of the time they spend on technology creation should consider licensing. Designing a license can preserve their rights to make money from the design of the technology and the content they produce. A content technology law firm can help the developer of the product to assemble a licensing contract that protects their patent on the product but allows others to access the innovative idea.
How Content Technology Licenses Work
Content technology licensing can work in many ways. The developer has control over how they offer the licenses and what they will include. The marketplace is often equally influential on what details the developer needs to include in their licensing contract. Technology developers with a desirable product do not want to fail because their licensing was too strict or complicated for consumers to accept.
Licenses can allow the creator of the technology to expect the payment upfront, as an annual or semi-annual payment, or to pay royalties on the content created. What method works best will depend on the technology itself. Some creators may even offer the overall tech creation, like an app, for free and then license add-ons that people must buy to use. Licenses for the original app help to protect the entire endeavor. Additional licenses for the add-ons will help the creator to earn a profit on their product.
What Content Technology Licenses Include
A Content Technology License Attorney can include whatever the developer needs in a contract to protect their interests. One of the most crucial details could include what role the develop/licensor plays after the licensee pays for the product. The licensor must decide if they will offer customer support, training, and assistance to their clients. The licensor may also require licenses to meet specific requirements to obtain a license. Other details within the contract may or may not include:
- The cost of the license and any recurring fees included.
- The length of the agreement.
- Causes for early termination by either the licensor or licensee.
- What region the license applies.
- Restrictions on the use of the technology.
- A detailed explanation of and additional rights given to the licensee.
Other Ways to Protect Content Technology
Technology creators need to discuss how to protect their work with an attorney before releasing any products to the public. In some instances, a technology content license may not fully protect them. Many businesses will also require a patent for the design and a trademark for their product or company. They may even need copyright protection for some examples of their work. Any lawyer that handles licensing agreements for content technology should also have the experience to help their clients with a full range of licensing and intellectual property protection.
Contact Content Technology License Attorney, Francelina M. Perdomo Klukosky for a Case Assessment
A lawyer that understands content technology licensing can answer questions, make suggestions, and prepare agreements for their clients. Every business owner could benefit from the use of carefully worded legal documents that protect the misuse of their technology or theft of their ideas. Schedule a consultation as soon as possible to discuss the protection needed for any new venture.
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