An IP assignment agreement transfers ownership of intellectual property — code, designs, writing, inventions — from its creator to another party, usually a business. Without one, the person who made the work often keeps the rights, even if you paid for it. A clear assignment makes ownership unambiguous.
Paying someone to create something does not automatically make you its owner. Under U.S. law, the person who creates a work — a contractor who writes your code, a freelancer who designs your logo — often holds the copyright unless they sign it over in writing.
An IP assignment agreement is that written transfer. It moves ownership of the work product to your business, so you can use, modify, license, and protect it without depending on the creator's permission later.
These clauses show up inside contractor agreements, employment agreements, and standalone assignments. We make sure the assignment is present, valid, and broad enough to cover what you actually need to own.
For ownership to transfer cleanly, an assignment generally needs:
We draft IP assignment agreements — standalone or built into your contractor and employment contracts — on a flat fee. If you're preparing for a financing, acquisition, or product launch, we can also review your existing agreements to confirm you actually own the work your business depends on.
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