IPA patent 7.10.2.4-licences — IP Australia Patent Manual of Practice and Procedure – 7.10.2.4 Licences

Also in this Chapter: 7.10.2.1 Recording New Particulars in the Register 7.10.2.2 Change of Ownership 7.10.2.3 Security Interests ​​​​​​​ 7.10.2.5 Court Orders 7.10.2.6 Equitable Interests 7.10.2.7 Effect of Registration or Non-Registration 7.10.2.8 Trusts 7.10.2.9 False Entries in the Register There are two major types of licences: sole licences: prohibit the patentee granting other licences, but the patentee is allowed to exploit the invention exclusive licences: only the licensee, and persons authorised by him, can exploit the invention. It is the instrument that creates the exclusive licence, not registration ( Vitamins Australia Ltd v Beta-Carotene Industries Pty Ltd (1987) AIPC 90-417 and Grant v Australian Temporary Fencing Pty Ltd [2003] QSC 194).