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Exclusive vs. non-exclusive data licenses
By SourceX Editorial · Updated
Short answer
An exclusive license means only one buyer may use the data (usually for a period or field), which typically commands a higher price. A non-exclusive license lets you license the same data to multiple buyers.
When exclusivity makes sense
When one buyer pays a premium and the data's value would drop if competitors had it.
Middle ground
Time-limited or field-limited exclusivity can balance price and flexibility.
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