Simple definition
A license intended to continue indefinitely subject to its terms.
Intellectual property
What Does Perpetual License Mean?
A license intended to continue indefinitely subject to its terms.
Example in a contract
A contract may use “perpetual license” when describing a license intended to continue indefinitely subject to its terms.
What perpetual license means in a contract
This language allocates ownership, licensing, permitted use, or restrictions around inventions, software, content, know-how, and work product.
Why it may matter
It can determine who owns project outputs and what rights each party keeps or receives after the relationship ends. Review the exact language rather than relying on the label alone.
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Questions about perpetual license.
What does perpetual license mean in plain English?+
A license intended to continue indefinitely subject to its terms.
Where might perpetual license appear in a contract?+
This language allocates ownership, licensing, permitted use, or restrictions around inventions, software, content, know-how, and work product.
Is this definition legal advice?+
No. ClauseInsight provides concise informational explanations. The legal effect of a term depends on the complete document, facts, and applicable law.