Several types of licensing agreements can be used in nanotechnology:
Exclusive License: Grants the licensee exclusive rights to use the technology, often within a specific geographic region or market segment. The patent holder cannot grant these rights to anyone else. Non-Exclusive License: Allows multiple licensees to use the technology concurrently. This type is often less expensive and can help disseminate the technology more widely. Sole License: Similar to an exclusive license, but the patent holder retains the right to use the technology themselves. Field-of-Use License: Restricts the use of the technology to a specific application or industry.
