Patent Royalty

/ˈpætənt ˈrɔɪəlti/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A payment made periodically by a licensee to a patent holder for the right to use or exploit the patented invention.
    The company agreed to pay a patent royalty for each product sold using the patented technology.

Forms

  • patent royalty
  • patent royalties

Commentary

Patent royalties are typically negotiated as part of licensing agreements and may vary based on sales volume, territory, or usage.

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