Who owns an invention, and who can use it, is decided by contracts. We draft and review the agreements that keep your intellectual property clearly yours.
Because we prepare the patents themselves, we know exactly which contract terms affect ownership, enforceability and value, and we draft agreements that line up with your patent strategy.
Start with a Complimentary Patent Needs Assessment. We’ll tell you honestly what makes sense for your situation, what it involves and what it would cost.
Get a Complimentary Patent Needs AssessmentAn IP assignment is a written agreement that transfers ownership of intellectual property, such as a patent or invention, from one party to another.
Usually yes. Investors and acquirers expect the company to own its core IP, so founder and employee invention assignments should be in place early.
An agreement between two or more parties working together on technology that sets out who contributes what and who owns the resulting inventions.
Recording is recommended. It gives public notice of ownership and protects the new owner against later conflicting transfers.
