royalty rate

[ROY-ul-tee rayt]
nounpl: royalty rates
taxa de royalties
1. The percentage or fixed amount of revenue paid to the owner of intellectual property, natural resources, or creative work
The author negotiated a 10% royalty rate on all book sales.
O autor negociou uma taxa de royalties de 10% sobre todas as vendas de livros.
2. A percentage fee charged for the use of patents, trademarks, or licensed technology
The software company charges a 5% royalty rate for using their proprietary platform.
A empresa de software cobra uma taxa de royalties de 5% pelo uso de sua plataforma proprietária.
3. Payment percentage for mineral or natural resource extraction rights
Oil companies must pay a 12% royalty rate to the government for drilling rights.
As empresas petrolíferas devem pagar uma taxa de royalties de 12% ao governo pelos direitos de exploração.
In Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries, royalty rates are significant in music, film, publishing, and natural resource industries. The term 'royalties' is commonly used in English even in Portuguese business contexts, though 'taxa de direitos' or 'direitos autorais' may also apply in copyright contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
licensing feeroyalty percentagepayment ratecommission rate
Antonyms / Antônimos
flat feelump sum

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
taxa de royalties
Standard term used in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
taxa de royalties / percentual de royalties
Often used interchangeably; business hub with frequent usage
Portugal
taxa de royalties / taxa de direitos de autor
Similar usage to Brazil; sometimes more formally expressed

Related Words

royaltyintellectual propertylicensing agreementpatent rightsrevenue sharingcopyright

Related Idioms & Phrases

negotiate the royalty rate
set a competitive royalty rate
waive the royalty rate
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