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Definition - License, Licensing

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Definition: A license is a legal document giving official permission to do something. For example, a driver's license proves that you have official permission to drive a car.

Licensing an invention, means giving/selling someone written permission to use, produce and/or sell copies of your invention in the marketplace.

Also Known As: licensing an invention, patent license
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