Glossary term
R&D licensing
A licensing agreement that grants an R&D partner direct access to a technology and its core suppliers for a defined application and commercialisation window.
Definition
R&D licensing is typical for early-stage technologies and for bespoke applications requiring joint development.
Terms usually include a fixed commercialisation window and direct engineering access.
Why it matters to DSEAMS
DSEAMS' R&D Licensing provides fixed-term commercialisation windows, direct access to DSEAMS engineers, and joint application development — including active collaboration opportunities on Penanos.
Related terms
- Manufacture licensingA licensing agreement that grants a manufacturer the right to use a patented technology in the factory, typically including access to proprietary machinery, materials and technical packs.
- Sales & Marketing licensingA licensing agreement that grants a brand the right to commercialise a technology under its own or the technology's co-branded identity — typically on exclusive or non-exclusive terms.