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Mr. Jaime Boogaers
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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

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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.

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

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  • Thousands of agreements per year
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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

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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 you have a license agreement drafted, a few key questions determine the content. Your answers guide the agreements regarding scope, costs, and risk.

Choice or question Why this matters legally
Would you like to grant exclusivity? An exclusive license often yields higher remuneration, but prevents you from granting the same right to others. A non-exclusive license keeps your market open.
Is the license transferable or sublicensable? Determine whether the licensee may transfer the right to third parties or to group companies. Without an agreement, uncertainty arises regarding who exercises the right.
How is the compensation determined? Choose between a one-off fee, a periodic fee, or a royalty per unit sold. With royalties, you also arrange reporting and auditing.
For which area and for what duration does the license apply? A worldwide, indefinite license has very different consequences than a license for the Netherlands for a fixed number of years.
What happens upon termination? Agree whether the licensee must immediately cease use, destroy copies, and whether ongoing agreements with customers may be settled.
Clauses and provisions

Which components belong in a license agreement?

A comprehensive license agreement sets out exactly what the licensee is permitted to do, under what conditions, and what happens in the event of problems. The components below together form the core.

Provision Relevant to Legal point of attention
Description of the object Always Specify accurately which work, trademark, software, or patent is being licensed, including version or registration number if applicable.
Scope of the right of use Always Specify which uses are permitted: copying, editing, reselling, making public, or internal use.
Exclusivity When opting for exclusivity Determine whether the license is exclusive, non-exclusive, or sole, so that it is clear whether you may grant the same right to others.
Territory and duration Always Indicate the geographical area and the duration, plus whether the agreement renews tacitly.
Compensation and royalties For paid use Describe the license fee: fixed amount, periodic, or a royalty per unit sold, including payment and reporting dates.
Warranties and indemnification Recommended Stipulate that the licensor is authorized to grant the right and indemnify against third-party claims regarding infringement.
Liability Recommended Limit liability in terms of the amount and type of damage, so that both parties know where they stand.
Termination and consequences Always Rules regarding termination, dissolution in case of breach of contract, and what happens to the use and any copies after expiration.
Use in practice

How do you use this document correctly?

A license agreement is only effective if both parties sign and comply with it. The steps below will help you implement the document correctly.

Situation What should you do? Point of attention
For signature Verify whether you are the actual holder of the right to be licensed. Only the rights holder can validly grant a license; otherwise, the agreement is challengeable.
Upon signing Have both parties sign and set the effective date and duration. A signed agreement with clear dates prevents disputes about when which rights apply.
During the term Retain proof of use, payments, and any royalty reports. In the event of a dispute regarding compensation or scope, documentation is your most important evidence.
In case of change or termination Document adjustments in writing and confirm termination with cessation of use. Oral adjustments lead to ambiguity; written documentation keeps the agreements verifiable.
Common mistakes

Common mistakes

License agreements often go wrong on the same points. The errors below cost money or rights and are easy to prevent.

Wrong Consequence Better approach
Describe the object too vaguely It is unclear which work or version falls under the license, resulting in a dispute. Describe the object exactly, with version, name, or registration number.
Do not mention exclusivity Unintentionally granting the same license to multiple parties, or conversely getting stuck. Explicitly state whether the license is exclusive, sole, or non-exclusive.
No arrangement for termination Upon expiration, the user continues to exercise the right without grounds. Include a termination and dissolution arrangement with obligations after the end.
Royalties without control rights You cannot verify whether the remitted fee is correct. Agree on reporting obligations and a right of control (audit).
Do not limit liability An error or breach can lead to unlimited damage claims. Limit liability in amount and type of damage.
Risk profile

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

The proper structuring of a license agreement depends on your role and the type of right. If you recognize your situation, you know where to focus your attention.

Risk profile Example Focus in the document
You license software You grant the right to use an application, without transferring the source code. Establish usage rights, updates, maintenance, and optionally source code escrow.
You license a trademark Another party may use your brand name or logo for products or services. Ensure quality standards and rules of use so that your brand retains its value.
You are a licensee You acquire the right to use someone else's work or trademark. Check the scope, indemnification, and what is expected of you upon termination.
Use involves personal data The license relates to the processing of personal data, for example in the case of cloud services. Assess whether a separate data processing agreement is required under the GDPR in addition to the license.
Additional documents

When is this document not enough?

A license agreement governs the right of use but does not cover every situation. In the cases below, an additional or separate document is advisable.

Situation Supplementary document Why
Situation Related document Explanation
Personal data is processed during use Data Processing Agreement Under the GDPR, a data processing agreement is required when one party processes personal data on behalf of the other.
You share confidential information before licensing Confidentiality Agreement A confidentiality agreement protects your knowledge during negotiations or a trial period.
You will collaborate with the other party on a structural basis Cooperation Agreement In the case of broader cooperation, you define roles, contributions, and revenues alongside the mere right of use.
Explanation of this document

Drafting a license agreement, why?

Not every entrepreneur knows exactly what license agreements are, when they are needed, and which risks they must cover. That is why we explain below what this document entails, what to look out for, and why customized legal solutions are important.

What is a license agreement?
A license agreement is the agreement whereby the holder of an intellectual property right—copyright, trademark right, patent right, database right, or know-how—grants a licensee the right to use that right without transferring ownership. The licensee acquires a right of use; the rights holder retains ownership. License agreements are concluded for software, technology, trademarks, content, production methods, and data sources. The license may be exclusive—only the licensee may use the right, the rights holder excludes others—or non-exclusive—the rights holder may appoint multiple licensees. The license may also be limited in duration, geographical area, or purpose of use. Our lawyers will draft a license agreement for you that precisely defines the right of use, correctly formulates the exclusivity agreements, clearly establishes the royalty structure, and regulates the consequences of infringement by third parties.
How do you distinguish a license from a transfer of intellectual property?
This distinction is of great importance for the rights of the rights holder. In a transfer, all rights pass to the buyer — the original rights holder loses his rights completely. In a license, the rights holder retains ownership and grants only a right of use. Upon expiration of the license agreement or upon dissolution due to breach of contract, the licensee's right of use ends. After January 1, 2026, the transfer of copyright requires an explicit written deed; in the absence of such a deed, it is merely a license. Your license agreement must explicitly state that it is a grant of a license and not a transfer. Our lawyers ensure the correct classification and wording.
How do you handle royalties and usage reporting?
The royalty structure is the core of the commercial relationship in a license agreement. Royalties can be established as a percentage of the revenue generated by the licensee from the licensed right, as a fixed annual fee, as a fee per use or per unit produced, or as a combination. Your license agreement must accurately define the royalty basis — which revenue counts, and which does not? — establish the reporting obligation, describe the payment terms, and include the rights holder's right of audit: the right to verify the licensee's accounting records for the accuracy of the royalty reports. Our lawyers draft a royalty clause that protects your revenue.
How does it work at MKBjuristen?
After a brief intake, our lawyers map out the right to be licensed, the business model, the licensee, and your specific requirements. Based on this, we draft a license agreement that precisely defines the right of use, correctly establishes the royalty structure, and regulates the consequences of infringement.
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.

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Tailored to your company, industry, and working methods
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Verification of current and practical provisions
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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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