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legalcode-technology-license-review

Review technology and IP license agreements comprehensively across US, EU, and UK jurisdictions. Covers software licenses (perpetual, subscription, SaaS, EULA), patent licenses, technology transfer agreements, AI/ML model licenses, open source license compatibility analysis, and mixed IP bundle licenses. Performs deep clause-by-clause review of: grant scope and exclusivity (exclusive, non-exclusive, sole licenses), field- of-use restrictions, sublicensing rights, royalty structures (running royalties, milestones, MARs, MFL clauses, royalty stacking), audit rights, improvement and grant-back provisions, source code escrow, patent exhaustion, IP indemnification, termination effects on licensed rights, sublicense survival, and technology-specific considerations including SEP/FRAND obligations. Applies EU TTBER 2023/1066, DOJ/FTC Antitrust IP Guidelines, UK CMA VABEO guidance, GDPR Article 28 data licensing overlay, and open source GPL/LGPL/Apache/MIT/ OpenRAIL compatibility matrix. Produces severity-classified findings (GREEN/YELLOW/RED/ ANTITRUST-RISK), redline suggestions, and Glass Box audit trail. Use when reviewing any technology license agreement, IP license, software license, patent license, AI model license, or technology transfer agreement where IP rights, royalties, or software use rights are being licensed or assigned.