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An Amendment To License Agreement is a crucial document used when parties need to modify their existing licensing arrangement without creating an entirely new agreement. This document type is particularly relevant under Dutch law, where contract modifications must meet specific civil code requirements. It's commonly used when parties need to update pricing, extend terms, modify licensed rights, adjust territorial scope, or update technical requirements in response to business needs or regulatory changes. The amendment must clearly reference the original agreement and specify which provisions are being modified, added, or removed. Under Dutch jurisdiction, special attention must be paid to ensuring the amendment aligns with both general contract law principles in the Burgerlijk Wetboek and specific intellectual property regulations. The document typically includes precise language about the effective date of changes and confirmation that unmodified terms from the original agreement remain in force.
