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2025.11.26

What is the difference between an exclusive license and a non-exclusive license?

Both types of licenses have in common the right to work the patented invention. However, the exclusive licensee has the exclusive right to work the patented invention, and only the exclusive licensee can work the patented invention on the exclusive portion. On the other hand, in the case of a non-exclusive license, a license may be granted to multiple entities within the same scope.
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