alilisensoinnista

Alilisensoinnista (sublicensing) refers to the act by which a licensee who has obtained rights from a licensor under a license grants some or all of those rights to a third party. Sublicensing terms are determined by the original license contract and applicable law. Whether sublicensing is allowed, and on what conditions, depends on the license grant. In many licenses, sublicensing requires the licensor's prior consent; in others, it is permitted with or without notice, or it is limited to certain fields of use, territories, or time frames. A sublicense creates a chain of rights: the sublicensee obtains rights from the licensee under the license and is bound by the same terms, at least to the extent necessary to fulfill the license.

Key elements include scope (what rights are sublicensed), geography and duration, royalties or reporting obligations, quality control, and termination or revocation on breach of the original license. The licensor typically remains liable to enforce the original license and may reserve remedies against the licensee for sublicensing breaches. The sublicensee may be liable for its own breaches and for ensuring compliance with the primary license.

Sublicensing is common in software, media, publishing, franchising, and business-to-business services. It enables distribution, manufacturing, or platform ecosystems but also carries risks of loss of control, dilution of brand, and compliance challenges. Practitioners should review the original license, obtain necessary consent, draft a clear sublicensing agreement, and ensure alignment with the licensor's expectations and applicable law.