sublicencien

Sublicencien is a term used in the context of licensing to refer to the act or result of granting a sublicense to a third party under an existing license. The more common term in English is sublicense, while sublicensees and sublicensors describe the parties involved. The use of the form sublicencien may appear in some linguistic or domain-specific texts, but it is not a standard legal term in most jurisdictions.

Definition and parties. A sublicense is a license granted by a licensee (the party that already holds rights under a primary license) to a third party, the sublicensee. The sublicensor remains bound by the terms of the original license and typically assumes responsibility for ensuring the sublicensee complies with those terms. The licensor, who owns the underlying rights, usually must approve sublicensing or must be included in the contract as a condition of sublicensing.

Scope and conditions. Sublicensing must generally conform to the boundaries of the original license, including scope, field of use, territory, and duration. Many licenses require the licensor’s consent to sublicense, notice and reporting obligations, quality control, and termination provisions. If the original license is terminated, the sublicense often ends as well.

Legal and practical considerations. The legality of sublicensing depends on contract terms and applicable law. Some licenses, particularly certain open-source or patented agreements, restrict or prohibit sublicensing. Sublicensing can expand distribution and revenue opportunities but may introduce compliance and liability risks for the sublicensor.

See also: licensing, sublicense, licensor, licensee, contract law, open-source license.