CNAE 77.40—Leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except for works protected by copyright

Where 77.40 sits

1. O Administrative Activities and Auxiliary Services
2. 77 Rental activities
3. 77.4 Leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except for works protected by copyright
4. 77.40 Leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except for works protected by copyright

What 77.40 includes

• This class includes the activities of allowing others to use intellectual property products and similar products for which a royalty payment or licensing fee is paid to the owner of the product (in other words, the asset holder). The leasing of these products can take various forms (for example, permission for reproduction, use in subsequent processes or products, operating businesses under a franchise). The current owners may or may not have created these products.

What 77.40 excludes

• Acquisition of rights and publishing (see divisions 58, 59)
• Producing, reproducing and distributing copyrighted works (books, software, film) (see divisions 58, 59)
• Streaming of content (e.g. software, books, by content publishers) (see division 58)
• Audiobook streaming activities not associated with its publishing (see 60.10)
• Leasing of real estate (see 68.20)
• Leasing of tangible products (assets) (see 77.1, 77.2, 77.3)

77.40 in other systems