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Our services include a free consultation, a draft document, a revision round, and a final document. We invoice after sending the draft document.

Experience with legal services for entrepreneurs since 2001
Lawyers and legal professionals.Direct contact with a specialist who thinks practically.
Fixed rates.Where possible, clarity regarding costs in advance.
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An incorrect document often provides a false sense of security.
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Free intake

We discuss your company, the purpose of the document, and the key risks.

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Draft or check

We draft a custom document or review your existing document legally.

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Final version

You will receive a final version with instructions on correct usage.

Mr. Jaime Boogaers
Mr. Jaime Boogaers
Corporate Law
Attorney, 16 years of experience

A legal document must not only be legally correct. Above all, it must align with how the entrepreneur will actually use the document

  • Lawyers and in-house counsel
  • Active since 2001
  • Affordable custom legal services
  • Always focused on practical use

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About us

Our expertise

Our lawyers and in-house counsel specialize in drafting, reviewing, and amending legal documents and contracts. We look not only at the legal text but also at how you use the document in practice.

Custom solutions for your industry

Every business operates differently. That is why we take your industry, customers, working methods, and specific risks into account.

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  • Active since 2001
  • Lawyers and in-house counsel
  • Fixed rates in advance
  • Tailored legal solutions for entrepreneurs
  • Thousands of agreements per year
  • Customization
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from 99.- per document

Do you already have a document, but are unsure if it is still correct? We check content, risks, and practical usability.

  • Our legal expert spends 0.5 to 1.5 hours on the check
  • Telephone intake with a lawyer
  • Checks on content, risks, and practical usability
  • Attention to liability, payment, and termination
  • Concrete points for improvement and legal advice
  • Delivered within 3 working days, express delivery possible
from 249.- per document

Is your document outdated, copied, generated with AI, or no longer suitable? We check and adjust the document.

  • Our legal expert spends 1.5 to 2.5 hours checking and making adjustments
  • Telephone intake with a lawyer
  • Verification of the existing document
  • Adaptation to your business and working methods
  • Suitable for new services, customers, or risks
  • Delivered within 5 working days, express delivery possible

About us

Our expertise

Our lawyers and in-house counsel specialize in drafting, reviewing, and amending legal documents and contracts. We look not only at the legal text but also at how you use the document in practice.

Custom solutions for your industry

Every business operates differently. That is why we take your industry, customers, working methods, and specific risks into account.

Our facts

  • Active since 2001
  • Lawyers and in-house counsel
  • Fixed rates in advance
  • Tailored legal solutions for entrepreneurs
  • Thousands of agreements per year

Reviews (21)

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Meet our office

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Why MKB Juristen?

Since 2001, we have been active as a no-nonsense legal firm for entrepreneurs. We quickly get to the heart of the matter: with a thorough assessment, clear answers, and a document that works practically.

  • Nationwide coverage
  • First consultation free and without obligation
  • Fixed rates where possible
  • Affordable legal advice from lawyers and legal experts
  • Always a response within 4 hours

First, see how we work

A legal document requires trust. You see immediately who we are, how we help entrepreneurs, and why we do not work with standard templates.

  • You can view our working method before submitting an application
  • You will get a feel for the office and the people faster
  • The video supports the choice for customized legal solutions
  • After that, you can immediately request a quote or intake

What you can expect from us

We translate your situation into a legal document that you can actually use. You won't receive a loose template, but a document tailored to your business, agreements, and risks.

  • A clear roadmap: intake, concept, revision round, and final version
  • Practical explanation on how to use the document
  • Legal attention to liability, payment, and termination
  • Where possible, provide clarity in advance regarding price and delivery time
Are you unsure whether you should have the document drafted, checked, or amended?
During the initial consultation, we will determine the sensible course of action together. Afterward, you will know exactly where you stand.

Why customization?

A legal document only works well if it aligns with your business, agreements, risks, and industry. That is why we do not work with a standard generator, but with legal experts who assess your situation.

  • Prepared for your company
  • Telephone consultation included
  • No standard template
  • Review by legal specialists

What do you get?

You will receive a legal document that is practical and aligns with the agreements you wish to make.

  • Draft document or legal review
  • One adjustment round
  • Clear explanation where necessary
  • Fixed price where possible

The founders of MKB Juristen

Our organization consists of several small teams working within various legal fields. Each legal field has its own senior in-house counsel and/or lawyers.

Denian Wielhouwer

Corporate lawyer in corporate law & business expert

Denian Wielhouwer

Annelore Hendriks

Corporate lawyer, corporate law, administrative law

Annelore Hendriks

Ilja van Driel

Corporate law attorney, employment law

Ilja van Driel

Jaime Boogaers

Corporate law, ICT & privacy law, energy law attorney

Jaime Boogaers
Custom choices

Which choices determine the content?

Before having the agreement drafted, you make a number of key choices. These determine how broad or limited the license will be.

Choice or question Why this matters legally
Would you like a license or a transfer? With a license, the creator retains the copyright and grants only the right of use; in the case of a transfer, the right passes permanently and a deed is required.
Exclusive or non-exclusive? An exclusive license also excludes the grantor themselves from use and is worth more; a non-exclusive license allows for multiple licensees.
What use do you permit? Determine whether only display is permitted, or also editing, translation, commercial exploitation, or sublicensing; unspecified use is in principle not permitted.
Which form of reimbursement is suitable? Choose between a fixed amount, a subscription, or royalties; the form determines how risk and return are distributed between the parties.
For what duration and which area? A temporary or regional license limits the risk for the issuer; a broad license offers the acceptor more certainty and convenience.
Clauses and provisions

Which elements belong in a copyright license agreement?

A comprehensive copyright license agreement covers at least the components listed below. For each component, we indicate when it is relevant and what to look out for.

Provision Relevant to Legal point of attention
Description of the work Always Describe exactly which copyrighted work is being licensed, so that there is no misunderstanding regarding the scope.
Scope of the right of use Always Specify which actions are permitted: reproduction, publication, modification, distribution, or a combination thereof.
Exclusive or non-exclusive Always Determine whether the licensee acquires the exclusive right or whether the grantor may also admit others; this directly affects the value.
Compensation and payment Generally Agree on whether you will charge a one-off fee, a periodic fee, or a royalty per use, including VAT and payment terms.
Duration and termination Always Determine the duration and the grounds and terms for cancellation or termination.
Area restriction Often Determine the geographical area to which the license applies, for example, the Netherlands, the EU, or worldwide.
Attribution and personality rights Often Rule regarding whether the creator must be credited when used; moral rights cannot be fully transferred.
Sublicensing and transferability Sometimes Specify whether the licensee may assign the right to third parties or transfer it upon sale.
Use in practice

How do you use this document correctly?

The value of a license agreement lies not only in its drafting, but also in its proper use at the right time.

Situation What should you do? Point of attention
Before commissioning Sign the license before the work is used or exploited Use without a valid license constitutes copyright infringement, even if the parties agreed orally.
In the event of a change of use Adjust the license in writing as soon as the use becomes broader than agreed New or different use falls outside the original consent and requires additional agreements.
Upon payment on a royalty basis Maintain transparent records of usage Without verifiable statement, disagreement arises regarding the remuneration due.
At the end of the term Terminate use or renew the license in writing and in a timely manner Upon expiration, the right of use lapses and further use is unlawful.
Common mistakes

Common mistakes

In practice, things often go wrong at the same points. Avoid the following mistakes.

Wrong Consequence Better approach
Confusing license and transfer Unintentionally losing full copyright or, conversely, acquiring too few rights State explicitly in the agreement whether it concerns a license or a transfer.
Right of use described too vaguely Discussion as to whether certain use is permitted or not List specifically which actions are permitted and which are not.
Do not mention exclusivity Unexpectedly multiple parties with the same right or a grantor who continues to use it himself Explicitly state whether the license is exclusive or non-exclusive.
No end date or cancellation policy A license that unintentionally continues indefinitely or cannot be terminated Include a clear term and termination clause.
Personality rights forgotten Overlooking a mandatory attribution or objection to the alteration of the work Rule regarding attribution and any waiver of moral rights to the extent permitted.
Risk profile

What is your situation and what do you pay attention to?

Depending on your position and the type of work, the focus shifts to other points.

Risk profile Example Focus in the document
You are the licensor You want to allow your work to be used but retain the copyright Pay attention to the delineation of the use, appropriate compensation, and clear grounds for termination.
You are a licensee You want to be sure that you are allowed to use the work Pay attention to the scope of the granted right, guarantees regarding entitlement, and indemnification against third-party claims.
The work was created by a contractor A freelancer or agency provided the design or text Check whether the creator holds the copyright and not merely a right of use; without an arrangement, the right remains with the creator.
The work is used internationally Use in multiple countries or online worldwide Pay attention to the applicable law, the licensing territory, and enforceability outside the Netherlands.
Additional documents

When is this document not enough?

Sometimes a different or supplementary document suits your situation better. A license agreement governs the use, but not everything.

Situation Supplementary document Why
You want to share confidential information before concluding the license Confidentiality Agreement Protect your work and know-how during negotiations before granting rights.
You will collaborate structurally on the work Cooperation Agreement Establish the broader cooperation, division of tasks, and joint operation alongside the right of use.
A dispute or unpaid license fee arises Debt collection and legal assistance Enlist help to enforce compliance or address infringement and non-payment.
Explanation of this document

Drafting a copyright license agreement, why?

Not every entrepreneur knows exactly what a copyright license agreement is, when you need them, and which risks they must cover. That is why we explain below what this document entails, what you should look out for, and why customized legal solutions are important.

What is a copyright license agreement?
A copyright license agreement is the agreement whereby the copyright holder—the creator of a work or their successor in title—grants a licensee the right to use, reproduce, distribute, display, or modify the work, without transferring the copyright. The Copyright Act permits the transfer of copyright but imposes strict formalities on it: following the legislative amendment of January 1, 2026, transfer requires an explicit written deed. A license is less far-reaching than a transfer: the creator retains the copyright and can limit the license in terms of duration, geographical area, medium, or purpose of use. Copyright licenses are concluded for music, photographic material, video, texts, software, databases, and all other copyright-protected works. Our lawyers draft a copyright license for you that accurately describes the exploitation rights, correctly addresses the creator's moral rights, clearly establishes the royalty structure, and regulates the consequences of infringement in an enforceable manner.
How do you arrange moral rights in the copyright license?
Copyright consists of exploitation rights —the right to reproduce, distribute, display, and adapt the work—and moral rights that protect the bond between the creator and their work. The most relevant moral rights are the right to attribution and the right to object to mutilating alterations of the work. Moral rights can be waived in the license agreement but not fully transferred. Your license agreement must explicitly regulate whether the licensee must attribute the creator's name when using the work, whether they may adapt or modify the work, and whether the creator retains the right to object to use that damages their honor or reputation. Our lawyers draft a moral rights clause that balances the interests of the creator and the licensee.
How does it work at MKBjuristen?
After a brief intake, our lawyers draft a copyright license that accurately describes the exploitation rights, correctly addresses the moral rights, clearly establishes the royalty structure, and regulates the consequences of infringement in an enforceable manner.
Are you unsure whether your document is legally correct? We would be happy to assess the sensible course of action: drafting, reviewing, or amending.
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Why not use a standard document?

A standard document often seems like a quick solution, but usually does not fully align with your company, agreements, risks, and way of working. Our legal experts draft documents that fit your situation.

Standard document
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Not tailored to your business
Tailored to your company, industry, and working methods
No control over your specific situation
Consultation with a lawyer and assessment of your risks
Possibly outdated or incomplete
Verification of current and practical provisions
No personal explanation
Explanation regarding the use of the document

A standard document seems cheap, until it doesn't fit your situation properly. That is why we provide custom legal solutions tailored to your business.

Custom solutions per industry and company

Every business operates differently and faces different legal risks. Therefore, we tailor the document to your industry, customers, agreements, and way of working.

Webshops & e-commerce

Focus on online sales, delivery, returns, complaints, payment, digital products, and consumer regulations.

Business services

Attention to the assignment, additional work, liability, payment, termination, and reliance on client information.

Construction, installation & execution

Attention to planning, delivery, warranties, additional work, materials, delays, and liability risks.

Software, SaaS & digital services

Attention to licenses, availability, support, updates, data, intellectual property, and limitation of liability.

Trade, supply & wholesale

Attention to delivery, transport, payment, retention of title, warranties, delivery times, and international agreements.

Consultants, freelancers & advisors

Attention to scope, best efforts obligations, cancellation, payment, liability, and confidential information.


A legal document only has value if it suits your practice. That is why we look not only at the text, but also at how you use the document in your business.

Common mistakes with legal documents

A legal document often seems simple, but small errors can have major consequences later on. In practice, we see that entrepreneurs run the greatest risk when a document does not align well with their business, agreements, or way of working.

  • Using a standard document that does not suit the company
  • Forgot important agreements regarding payment, delivery, liability, or termination
  • Have a document generated without legal review
  • Continuing to use old documents while the company has changed
  • Not knowing how the document should be used correctly in practice

A legal document only prevents problems if it suits your situation. That is why we look not only at the text, but also at your company, agreements, and risks.

Why is a standard document often not enough?

Because a standard document does not take into account your industry, customers, risks, and specific agreements, important provisions may be missing or not align well with your practice.

Can I create a legal document myself using AI?

AI can assist in creating text, but does not independently assess whether the document is legally appropriate, complete, and usable for your business. Legal review therefore remains important.

When do I need to have my document checked?

Have your document checked if your business has changed, you have new customers or services, you have doubts about existing agreements, or the document has not been updated for a long time.

Will I also receive an explanation about the use of the document?

Yes. We explain how to use the document in practice, what to look out for, and which steps are important to prevent disputes afterwards.

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