Licensing of registered trade mark

(1) A licence to use a registered trade mark may be general or limited but a limited licence may, in particular, apply, mark. (a) in relation to some but not all of the goods or services for which the trade mark is registered; or (b) in relation to use of the trade mark in a particular manner or a particular locality. (2) A licence is not effective unless it is in writing signed by or on behalf of the grantor. (3) Unless the licence provides otherwise, it is binding on a successor in title to the grantor’s interest. (4) References in this Act to doing anything with, or without, the consent of the proprietor of a registered trade mark shall be construed as including, in appropriate cases, references requiring the consent of the licensee, as the case may be. (5) Where the licence so provides, a sub-licence may be granted by the licensee, and references in this Act to a licence or licensee include a sub-licence or sub-licensee.