IP-2022-000036 - [2023] EWHC 2005 (IPEC)

The requirements of a trade mark licence are set out in s.28 of the 1994 Act, which provides so far as is relevant:

“28.

Licensing of registered trade mark.

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(2)

A licence is not effective unless it is in writing signed by or on behalf of the grantor. Except in Scotland, this requirement may be satisfied in a case where the grantor is a body corporate by the affixing of its seal.

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(4)

Where the licence so provides, a sub-licence may be granted by the licensee; and references in this Act to a licence or licensee include a sub-licence or sub-licensee.

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