Hold your place in line or take tech for a test run
CoMotion offers several low-risk and low-cost license products before a company commits to taking a full license. See our Licensing FAQs or email us at license@uw.edu for more information.
Option to license
Standard Exclusive Option Agreement Template (PDF)
Description
It is a standard and efficient agreement that guarantees access to license a technology for an agreed upon time period. It also includes the right to evaluate and provides the prospective licensee a set amount of time to fully evaluate interest in a technology without the risk of losing the technology to a rival.
CoMotion offers option agreements to allow companies time to negotiate a license and discuss business needs. Option agreements are available ahead of any license negotiation including:
- Startup licenses
- Exclusive licenses
- Non-exclusive licenses
- Material licenses
- Software licenses
- Device licenses
Who is it for?
For potential licensees who want to hold their place in line.
Key attributes
- Standard efficient agreement
- Guaranteed access to license for an agreed upon time period
- Includes right to evaluate
Evaluation license
Example Evaluation License Template for Program Services (PDF)
Description
An evaluation license allows potential licensees to take UW technology for a test run. It involves minimal negotiation, is short-term only and provides the opportunity for de-risking. Low transaction costs allow companies to consider the fit of technology with their existing pipeline prior to establishing a license or option. As an example of one type of evaluation license, this template is used for program services offered directly to end-users.
CoMotion offers evaluation agreements for materials, program services, intellectual property rights, devices, software, or confidential information.
Who is it for?
For potential licensees who want to take UW technology for a test run.
Key attributes
- Minimal negotiation
- Short-term only
- Opportunity for de-risking