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Royalty Contract Template for Switzerland

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"I need a Royalty Contract under Swiss law for licensing our patented pharmaceutical manufacturing process to a German manufacturer, with quarterly payments of 5% of net sales and minimum annual royalties of CHF 500,000, starting March 2025."

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This Royalty Contract template is designed for use under Swiss law when one party wishes to monetize their intellectual property rights by allowing another party to use them in exchange for regular payments. The document is particularly relevant for businesses engaged in licensing patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other forms of intellectual property. It includes comprehensive provisions for calculating and paying royalties, reporting requirements, quality control measures, and audit rights. The agreement ensures compliance with Swiss commercial law, intellectual property legislation, and tax regulations while providing flexibility to accommodate various types of IP and industry-specific requirements. This template is suitable for both domestic Swiss transactions and international licensing arrangements where Swiss law is chosen as the governing law.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identification and details of the contracting parties

2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the business relationship

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Grant of Rights: Scope of rights being licensed and associated royalty obligations

5. Calculation of Royalties: Method and basis for calculating royalty payments

6. Payment Terms: Timing, currency, and method of royalty payments

7. Reporting and Audit Rights: Requirements for financial reporting and right to audit

8. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and protection of underlying intellectual property

9. Representations and Warranties: Standard warranties regarding ownership and right to license

10. Term and Termination: Duration of agreement and termination provisions

11. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information exchanged

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Application of Swiss law and jurisdiction

13. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, amendments, etc.

Optional Sections

1. Quality Control: Required for trademark licenses to maintain quality standards

2. Minimum Royalty Payments: Include when there are guaranteed minimum royalty requirements

3. Sub-licensing Rights: Include when sub-licensing is permitted

4. Development Obligations: Required for agreements involving ongoing development or improvements

5. Marketing and Promotion: Include when parties have specific marketing obligations

6. Territory Restrictions: Include when rights are limited to specific geographic areas

7. Non-Competition: Include when parties agree to restrict competitive activities

8. Source Code Escrow: Required for software-related royalty agreements

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule A - Licensed IP: Detailed description of intellectual property covered by the agreement

2. Schedule B - Royalty Rates: Detailed breakdown of royalty rates and calculation methods

3. Schedule C - Reporting Template: Template for required periodic royalty reports

4. Schedule D - Territory: Detailed description of geographic territories if applicable

5. Schedule E - Quality Standards: Specific quality requirements for trademark licenses

6. Appendix 1 - Technical Specifications: Technical details of licensed technology or products

7. Appendix 2 - Approved Sub-licensees: List of approved sub-licensees if applicable

8. Appendix 3 - Minimum Performance Requirements: Specific performance or sales targets if applicable

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

alex.den.21@genieai.co
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