Definition
A non-exclusive data license lets a licensee use a dataset while the owner stays free to license the same data to other parties. Each deal usually pays less than an exclusive one, but the same records can earn from several buyers.
Why it matters when licensing company data
Non-exclusive terms suit data that many developers want and that loses little value when shared, such as broad operational records. They also lower the stakes of the first deal, since the owner keeps every later option.
Compare both structures, with worked numbers, in exclusive vs non-exclusive data licenses.
Source
Cornell Law School LII: license. Definition reviewed November 7, 2026 by Origin Data Partners.