IP Holding Company Operating Agreement

This Agreement may be used where a business is structured through a holding company that owns intellectual property, and an operating company that uses the intellectual property, as a licence enabling the use of that intellectual property.

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Last updated October 24, 2025

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IP Holding Company Operating Agreement

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What is a ip holding company operating agreement?

An IP holding company operating agreement sets out the terms for a holding company to own intellectual property and license its use to an operating company within the same business group.
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When should you use a ip holding company operating agreement?

Use this agreement when your business structure separates asset ownership and business operations, with intellectual property held by one entity and used by another under a licence.
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What should be in a ip holding company operating agreement?

It should include licensing fees, payment security, accounting requirements, marketing practices, and dispute resolution to ensure both parties’ rights and obligations are clear.
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