Back to Using your trademark

How much does a trademark license agreement cost?

Written by Jan Buza

Co-founder of Trama

How much a trademark license agreement costs depends on the complexity of the arrangement and whether it’s prepared from scratch by an attorney or from a template.

If it’s a straightforward exclusive/non-exclusive license that covers a single territory and class, it should cost around several hundred to a few thousand USD, depending on the jurisdiction and the firm involved. If it’s a more complex arrangement that covers multiple territories, sublicensing rights, royalty structures, and quality control provisions, it will probably cost a lot more.

Using a generic template carries legal risk; a license agreement that does not correctly reflect the arrangement or that lacks necessary provisions (such as quality control clauses, which are required in some jurisdictions to maintain the trademark's validity) may undermine the protection it is intended to provide. Having an attorney at minimum review any template before signing is advisable.

Related questions

Hugo Boss trademark challenge turned into PR nightmare

What happens when an internationally well-known luxury fashion house goes against a small family-owned Welsh brewery? As it turns out, a lot of unexpected things.

Secondhand fashion is on the rise - and so are fake luxury products

With the recent rise of luxury resale, we can also see increased counterfeit products, with fashion brands being a favourite target. As the trend is likely to continue in the upcoming years, the fashion industry faces an increased risk of facing even more losses due to fake luxury merchandise. How can fashion brands protect themselves and ensure cosumers are getting authentic product?