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title: "Technology Licensing"
url: "https://legal.ge/en/service/intellectual-property-law-en/technology-licensing-en"
field: "Intellectual Property Law"
description: "Technology transfer and patent licensing services in Georgia. Find IP experts on Legal.ge."
reviewed: "2026-07-09"
updated: "2026-10-22"
publisher: "legal.ge"
---

# Technology Licensing

> Source: legal.ge, https://legal.ge/en/service/intellectual-property-law-en/technology-licensing-en

Technology licensing is a strategic legal mechanism enabling companies to commercialize their innovations or access technologies developed by others. Unlike pure software licensing, technology licensing encompasses a broader range of intellectual property: patents, industrial designs, know-how, and trade secrets. As Georgia's economy develops, more businesses are engaging in technology transfer, whether acquiring manufacturing methods from abroad or exporting local innovations to the global market. A properly structured licensing deal protects the technology owner's rights, ensures quality control, and creates a long-term revenue stream through royalties.

## What Technology Licensing Services Cover

Specialists on Legal.ge offer full legal support at all stages of technology transfer:

-   **Patent Licenses:** Drafting agreements to transfer rights to use an invention or utility model under exclusive or non-exclusive terms.
-   **Know-How and Trade Secret Licensing:** Legal assurance for transferring non-patentable technological knowledge, recipes, and processes with strict confidentiality protections.
-   **Franchise Technology Components:** Handling the transfer of technological processes and methodologies within franchise agreements.
-   **Cross-Licensing:** Agreements where parties grant each other rights to use their respective technologies to avoid disputes or foster cooperation.
-   **Technical Assistance Agreements:** Regulating services accompanying the license, such as training, implementation, and support.
-   **R&D Agreements:** Defining ownership and licensing terms for technologies created through joint research and development.

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### Can I license technology that isn't patented?

Yes, unpatented technology can be licensed as "Know-How" or "Trade Secrets." The agreement must include robust confidentiality clauses (NDAs) to prevent the technology from becoming public knowledge.

### What is an exclusive vs. non-exclusive technology license?

An exclusive license grants rights only to the licensee (excluding even the owner). A non-exclusive license allows the owner to license the same technology to multiple parties simultaneously.

### How are royalties typically structured?

Royalties can be a lump sum, a percentage of sales (running royalty), or a combination. The structure depends on the technology's readiness level and market potential.

### Do I need to register a license agreement in Georgia?

For registered IP rights like patents and trademarks, registration with Sakpatenti is required for the license to be enforceable against third parties. For know-how, registration is not needed.