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In the event of conflict between the definition of a term in the Agreement and the definition stated below, the definition below shall govern. \"Affiliate\" means, with respect to any Party, any other Person which is affiliated with such Party, and for the purposes hereof: [NUMBER] Persons will be considered to be affiliated with one another if [NUMBER] of them controls the other, or if both of them are controlled by a common third party; [NUMBER] Person will be considered to control another Person if it has the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the other Person, whether directly or indirectly, through [NUMBER] or more intermediaries or otherwise, and whether by virtue of the ownership of shares or other equity interests, the holding of voting rights or contractual rights, or otherwise; and in the case of Company, \"Affiliate\" shall include [SPECIFY COMPANY NAME]. \"Agreement\" means this Agreement and all Specific Terms, Schedules or Documents attached thereto, which have been agreed to by the Parties from time to time. \"Company\" means the [YOUR COMPANY] and each of its Affiliates and Subsidiaries. \"Business Day\" means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or [COUNTRY] statutory holiday. \"Encumbrance\" includes a mortgage, charge, pledge, hypothec, lien or security interest of any kind. \"Fees\" means Fees paid to Supplier under the [SPECIFY] Agreement. \"Infringement Claim\" means all notices, demands, claims, actions, proceedings, suits, judgments, orders and awards of any kind which allege or adjudicate that: a) any conception, design, manufacture, assembly, testing, repair, use, sale, licensing, offer for sale or for license, importation, exportation or any distribution or offer for distribution of any Design(s); or b) any conception, design, use, practice, delivery, licensing, offer for delivery or for license, or any distribution or offer for distribution of any Service(s); or c) any inducing, procuring, contributing, authorizing, aiding or abetting in relation to any of the acts set out in a) or b) above; whether in [COUNTRY] or abroad, directly or indirectly infringes, violates or misappropriates any Intellectual Property Right. \"Intellectual Property Right\" means any right in or to a [COUNTRY] or foreign patent, patent application, utility model, inventor's certificate, copyright, moral right, trade-mark, trade name, service mark, trade secret, know-how, confidential information, mask work or integrated circuit topography, industrial design or other intellectual property right of any kind, whether or not registered or registerable. \"Modification\" includes any translation, abridgment, condensation, revision, correction, improvement, enhancement, customization, expansion, addition, Update, Upgrade or other modification to a Design. \"Party\" or \"Parties\" means SUPLIER or the Company, or SUPLIER and the Company collectively as the context requires. \"Person\" or \"person\" includes an individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, unincorporated organization, government or any agency or instrumentality thereof or any other entity recognized by law. \"Subsidiary\" shall have the meaning ascribed to it under the [SPECIFY ACT], as amended. \"Use\" means any act which, would constitute exercise of an Intellectual Property Right including, without limitation, to exploit commercially, modify, copy, translate, create derivative works, sublicense and distribute. Assignement Assignment In consideration of the Payment, by Company, of the Fees, the sufficiency and receipt of which is hereby acknowledges by Supplier, Supplier hereby expressly and irrevocably assigns and transfers to Company all rights, including, without limitation, all Intellectual Property Rights, in and to the design attached as Exhibit [SPECIFY] hereto (the \"Design\") performed by Supplier pursuant to this Agreement. Waiver of Moral Rights Supplier hereby expressly and irrevocably waives, and represents that it has obtained from any employee or any other person who has provided services to or on behalf of Supplier in respect of the Design and will obtain from any other person who will provide services to or on behalf of Supplier in relation to the Design provided to Company by Supplier under this Agreement, an express and irrevocable waiver in favor of Company of, any and all moral rights arising under the Copyright Act ([TERRITORY/COUNTRY]) as amended (or any successor legislation of similar force and effect) or under similar legislation in other jurisdictions or at common law that Supplier and such persons, as authors, have with respect to the Design(s), including, without limitation, the right to attribution of authorship, the right to restrain any distortion, mutilation or other modification of the work and the right to prohibit any use of the work in association with a Design, service, cause or institution that might be prejudicial to such individuals' honor or reputation. Intellectual Property Rights. For greater certainty, but without otherwise limiting these Specific Terms: Company shall have the right to protect, or seek any protection of, Intellectual Property Rights in and to the Design; Supplier hereby agrees that it shall not: use or claim any Intellectual Property Rights in the Design; or produce any other design which is substantially similar to the Design developed for Company pursuant to this Agreement; and Company, and any person authorized by Company, shall be exclusively entitled to Use the Design, or any part or parts thereof, without any restriction, Term The term of this Agreement, including the assignment and waiver made hereunder, shall be deemed to have been made and to have come into force and effect as of the Effective Date set forth at the beginning of this Agreement. 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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. 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The Corporation may, in its sole discretion, increase or reduce the duties, or modify the title and job description, of the Employee from time to time, and any such increase, reduction or modification shall not be deemed a termination of this Agreement. ACCEPTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT Employee accepts employment with the Corporation upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Employee's time, energy and ability to the interests of the Corporation, and to perform Employee's duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner. DEVOTION OF TIME TO EMPLOYMENT The Employee shall devote the Employee's best efforts and substantially all of the Employee's working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Corporation. The Employee shall provide services during the hours that are scheduled by the Corporation management. The Employee shall be prompt in reporting to work at the assigned time. NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST Employee shall not engage in any other business while employed by the Corporation. Employee shall not engage in any activity that conflicts with the Employees duties to the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any service or lend any aid or assistance to any party that competes with the services offered by the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any services to clients or prospective clients of the Corporation outside of the provision of services for the Corporation, whether such services are provided with or without compensation or remuneration. CORPORATION PROPERTY Employee acknowledges and agrees that while employed by the Corporation the Employee may be provided with use of computer equipment and other property of the Corporation. The use and possession of the such items shall be subject to any policies, requirements or restrictions established by the Corporation. Such items may only be used in performance of the Employee's duties for the corporation. On request of the Corporation, the Employee shall immediately deliver any such items to the Corporation. Upon termination of employment, Employee shall have the affirmative duty to return any such item to the Corporation whether a request is made or not. The obligation to return Corporation property shall extend and include any and all work product, client property, proprietary rights, intangible property, and all other property of the corporation regardless of the form or medium. COMPENSATION The Corporation shall pay the Employee such hourly compensation as determined by the Corporation. Payment shall be at the same time as the Corporations usual payroll to other employees. BONUS & BENEFITS Payment of any bonuses shall be at the complete discretion of the Corporation. No guarantee or representation that any bonuses will be paid has been made to the Employee. Standard benefits that are provided to other non-management employees shall be offered to the Employee, subject to the Corporation's policies and the terms and conditions of such benefits. WITHHOLDING All sums payable to Employee under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law. QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEE The employee shall satisfy all of the qualification that are established by the Corporation. TERM OF AGREEMENT There shall be no guaranteed term of employment. Employer acknowledges and agrees that Employee shall be an \"At Will\" Employee and that Employee's employment may be terminated at any time by the Corporation, with or without cause. FEES FROM EMPLOYEE'S WORK The Corporation shall have exclusive authority to determine the fees, or a procedure for establishing the fees, to be charged to clients by the Corporation for services that are provided by the Employee. All sums paid to the Employee or the Corporation in the way of fees, in cash or in kind, or otherwise for services of the Employee, shall, except as otherwise specifically agreed by the Corporation, be and remain the property of the Corporation and shall be included in the Corporation's name in such checking account or accounts as the Corporation may from time to time designate. CLIENTS AND CLIENT RECORDS The Corporation shall have the authority to determine who will be accepted as clients of the Corporation, and the Employee recognizes that such clients accepted are clients of the Corporation and not the Employee. All client records and files of any type concerning clients of the Corporation shall belong to and remain the property of the Corporation, notwithstanding the subsequent termination of the employment. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The Corporation shall have the authority to establish from time to time the policies and procedures to be followed by the Employee in performing services for the Corporation. This may include, but is not necessarily limited to, employment policies, computer use policies, Internet access policies, email policies, and all other policies, procedures, directives, and mandates established by the Corporation, whether or not in written form or formally adopted. Employee shall abide by the provisions of any contract entered into by the Corporation under which the Employee provides services. Employee shall comply with the terms and conditions of any and all contracts entered by the Corporation. TERMINATION Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employee is an \"at will\" employee of the Corporation. As such, no term of employment is created hereby and employee may be terminated at any time in the sole discretion of the Corporation, whether there exists any cause for termination or not. CREATIONS AND INVENTIONS Employee acknowledges and agrees that any and all work product of the Employee that is conceived or created during the Employee's employment with the Corporation is the exclusive property of the Corporation. This shall include any and all copyrights, trade secrets, confidential information, patents, trademarks, trade dress, ideas, concepts, plans, business plans, business concepts, techniques, inventions, drawings, artwork, logos, graphics, web pages, databases, software, programs, CGI's, plug ins, applications, brochures, inventions, marketing plans and concepts, and all other ideas and work product of the Employee. The Employee acknowledges and agrees that all creations shall be \"works made for hire\" as defined in the [ACT OR CODE]. Notwithstanding the fact that this material may be considered to be a work made for hire, Employee agrees, during Employee's employment and thereafter, which covenant shall survive any termination of the employment relationship, to execute any and all documents requested by the Corporation to confirm the Corporation's ownership and control of all such material, including but not limited to assignments of copyright, confirmations of work for hire status, waivers of proprietary rights, copyright application, and any other documents requested by Corporation. 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PURCHASED ASSETS 10 2.1 Purchased Assets 10 2.2 Excluded Assets 11 2.3 Leases and Retention of Ownership Agreements 12 2.4 Removal of Purchased Assets 12 2.5 Forward Commitments 12 2.6 Assets Used in the Business 12 3 - PURCHASE AND SALE 12 3.1 Purchase Price 12 3.2 Default 13 3.3 Balance of Price 13 3.4 Allocation of the Purchase Price 13 3.5 No Assumption of Liabilities 13 3.6 Payment of Taxes 14 3.7 Adjustments 14 3.8 Net Worth Adjustment 14 3.9 Disagreement Regarding Adjustment of Purchase Price 14 3.10 Escrow of Purchase Price 14 4 - CLOSING AND CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO THE SALE 15 4.1 Closing Date 15 4.2 Conditions Precedent to Closing in Favor of the Purchaser 15 4.2.1 Corporate Authorization 15 4.2.2 Statements 15 4.2.3 Truth of Representations and Warranties 15 4.2.4 Compliance with Terms and Conditions 15 4.2.5 Governmental Approvals 16 4.2.6 Approval of Purchaser's Counsel 16 4.2.7 Prohibited Actions 16 4.2.8 Delivery of Documents and Title Deeds 16 4.2.9 Legal Opinion of Seller's Counsel 16 4.2.10 Non-Competition Agreements 16 4.2.11 Residence 16 4.2.12 Bulk Sale Affidavit 17 4.2.13 Tax Election Form 17 4.2.14 Powers of Attorney 17 4.2.15 Consents 17 4.2.16 Due Diligence 17 4.2.17 No Substantial Damage or Adverse Change 17 4.2.18 No Adverse Legislation 17 4.2.19 Delivery of Documents 17 4.3 Conditions Precedent to Closing in Favor of the Seller 18 4.3.1 Letter of Credit 18 4.3.2 Truth of Representations and Warranties 18 4.3.3 Compliance with Terms and Conditions 18 4.3.4 Legal Opinion of Purchaser's Counsel 18 4.4 Risk of Loss 18 4.5 Notification 19 5 - REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE SELLER AND THE PURCHASER 19 5.1 Representations and Warranties of Seller 19 5.1.1 Due Incorporation and Qualification to Carry on Business 19 5.1.2 Binding Nature 19 5.1.3 Title of Assets 19 5.1.4 Options, Commitments 20 5.1.5 No Violation 20 5.1.6 Books and Records 20 5.1.7 Business Conducted in Ordinary Course 20 5.1.8 Leases 21 5.1.9 Uses 21 5.1.10 Work Orders 21 5.1.11 Litigation 22 5.1.12 Proprietary Rights 22 5.1.13 Infringement of Proprietary Rights 22 5.1.14 Compliance with Laws 22 5.1.15 Employment Agreements 23 5.1.16 Labour Unions 23 5.1.17 Labour Practices 23 5.1.18 Pension Plans 23 5.1.19 Restrictive Documents 24 5.1.20 Outstanding Long Term Indebtedness 24 5.1.21 Outstanding Guarantees 24 5.1.22 Insurance 24 5.1.23 Taxes 24 5.1.24 Withholdings 25 5.1.25 Condition of Purchased Assets 25 5.1.26 Clients and Supplies 25 5.1.27 Vacation Pay 25 5.1.28 Residence 25 5.1.29 Knowledge 25 5.1.30 Liabilities 26 5.1.31 Inventories 26 5.1.32 Financial Statements 26 5.1.33 Absence of Certain Developments 26 5.1.34 No Material Adverse Change 27 5.1.35 Other Agreements 27 5.1.36 Environmental Matters 28 5.1.37 Reliance 29 5.1.38 Evidence 29 5.1.39 Standard of Conduct 29 5.2 Representations and Warranties of the Purchaser 29 5.2.1 Due Incorporation 29 5.2.2 Binding Nature 29 5.2.3 No Violation 29 5.3 Survival 30 5.4 Indemnification of the Purchaser 30 5.5 Warranty Work 30 6 - EMPLOYEES 31 6.1 List of Non-Unionized Employees 31 6.2 Employment to Non-Unionized Employees 31 6.3 Claims by Non-Unionized Employees 31 6.4 Pension Plan for Employees 31 6.5 Assumption of Collective Agreement 32 6.6 List of Unionized Employees 32 6.7 Offers to Unionized Employees 32 6.8 Short Term and Long Term Disability 33 6.9 Benefit Plans 33 7 - MUTUAL COOPERATION 33 7.1 Conduct of Business Prior to Closing 33 (a) Conduct Business in Ordinary Course 33 (b) Continue Insurance 33 (c) Perform Obligations 33 7.2 Access for Investigation Prior to Closing 33 7.3 Actions to Satisfy Closing Conditions 34 7.4 Transfer of Purchased Assets 34 7.5 Assistance in Judicial Claims 35 7.6 Collection of Receivables 35 7.7 Accounts Receivable 35 7.8 Differentiation of Products 36 8 - MISCELLANEOUS 36 8.1 Successors and Assigns 36 8.2 Brokers 36 8.3 Legal Fees 36 8.4 Public Announcement 36 8.5 Entire Agreement 36 8.6 Notices 37 8.7 Time of Essence 37 8.8 Counterparts 37 9 - GUARANTEE 37 9.1 Intervention of the Guarantor 37 9.2 Indulgence 38 9.3 Disability of Purchaser 38 ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Asset Purchase Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Purchaser\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [FIRST PART] (the \"Company\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [SECOND PART] (the \"Seller\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] WHEREAS the Seller carries on the business of [NUMBER] WHEREAS the Seller has agreed to sell and the Purchaser has agreed to purchase certain assets relating to the Business upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS HEREIN CONTAINED AND OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, THE [COMPANY NAME] HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS: INTERPRETATION Definitions Unless the subject matter or context otherwise requires: \"Affiliate\" has the meaning ascribed to the term \"affiliated corporations\" in the [COUNTRY Business Corporations Act]. \"Associate\" has the meaning ascribed to the term \"associate\" in the [COUNTRY Business Corporations Act]. \"Balance of Price\" has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 3.1.2. \"Books and Records\" means any books and records (originals or copies thereof) of Seller relating exclusively to the Business including, without limitation, books and records relating to the purchase materials and supplies, the manufacture, assembly and processing of products, sales of products, dealings with customers and franchises, invoices, customer lists, mailing lists, suppliers lists, trademarks and trade names, financial records, personnel records (to the extent permitted by law) and taxes (excluding Seller's income tax and other tax records unrelated to the Business).","Asset Purchase Agreement","37",259,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/asset-purchase-agreement-D928.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/928.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#928.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[128,129],{"label":17,"url":116},{"label":130,"url":131},"Purchase & Sale Agreements","purchase-sale-agreement","asset purchase agreement","/template/asset-purchase-agreement-D928",{"description":135,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":136,"pages":137,"size":102,"extension":10,"preview":138,"thumb":139,"svgFrame":140,"seoMetadata":141,"parents":143,"keywords":142,"url":148},"NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (NDA) This Non-Disclosure Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is made and effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Disclosing Party\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [RECEIVING PARTY NAME] (the \"Receiving Party\"), an individual with his main address located at OR a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] WHEREAS, Receiving Party has been or will be engaged in the performance of work on [DESCRIBE]; and in connection therewith will be given access to certain confidential and proprietary information; and WHEREAS, Receiving Party and Disclosing Party wish to evidence by this Agreement the manner in which said confidential and proprietary material will be treated. NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: NON-DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Both Parties understand and agree that each Party may have access to the confidential information of the other party. For the purposes of this Agreement, \"Confidential Information\" means proprietary and confidential information about the Disclosing Party's (or it's suppliers') business or activities. Such information includes all business, financial, technical, and other information marked or designated by such Party as \"confidential\" or \"proprietary.\" Confidential Information also includes information which, by the nature of the circumstances surrounding the disclosure, ought in good faith to be treated as confidential. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information does not include: Information that is currently in the public domain or that enters the public domain after the signing of this Agreement. Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. TITLE The Receiving Party agrees that all Confidential Information furnished by the Disclosing Party shall remain the sole property of the Disclosing Party. DISCLAIMER","Non Disclosure Agreement Nda","3","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12692.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12692.xml",{"title":142,"description":6},"non disclosure agreement nda",[144,145],{"label":17,"url":116},{"label":146,"url":147},"Confidentiality Agreements","confidentiality-agreement","/template/non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692",{"description":150,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":151,"pages":152,"size":102,"extension":10,"preview":153,"thumb":154,"svgFrame":155,"seoMetadata":156,"parents":158,"keywords":163,"url":164},"REMOTE WORK AGREEMENT This Remote Work Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [NAME OF THE EMPLOYER], (the \"Employer\" or \"Company\"), a Company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [NAME OF THE EMPLOYEE], (the \"Employee\"), an individual with their main address located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] Collectively, the Employer and the Employee shall be referred to as the \"Parties.\" WHEREAS, the Company has made an offer to the Employee to work remotely in the capacity of [JOB TITLE] at the Company; NOW THEREFORE in consideration and as a condition of the Parties entering into this Agreement and other valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which consideration is acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: APPOINTMENT The Company hereby offers the Employee appointment, and the Employee agrees to serve the Company to work remotely in the capacity of [JOB TITLE] as of [DATE] (the \"Effective Date\"). PROBATION PERIOD The Employee will be on a Probation Period for a period of [MONTHS/DAYS]. The Employee's confirmation as a permanent employee is subject to the Employee making a positive contribution to the Company and is further subject to meeting certain standards and qualifying criteria during the Probation Period. PLACE OF WORK The Employee shall perform their duties at the location of their choice. The Employee will report to the [SPECIFY THE DESIGNATION] on a needs basis in the following manner: [SPECIFY THE MANNER OF COMMUNICATION]. REMOTE WORK While working remotely, the Employee will remain accessible during the remote work. The Employee will check in with the supervisor to discuss status and open issues and be available for video/teleconferences, scheduled on an as-needed basis. The Employee will take rest and meal breaks while working remotely in full compliance with all applicable policies or collective bargaining agreements, and request supervisor approval to use vacation or sick leave. To ensure that the Employee's performance will not suffer in a remote work arrangement, the Employee is advised to choose a quiet and distraction-free working space, have an internet connection that is adequate for their job and dedicate their full attention to their job duties during working hours. Equipment. The Company will provide the Employee with equipment that is essential to their job duties, like laptops and headsets. The Employee will install VPN and company-required software when the Employee receives their equipment. The Employee must keep their equipment password protected, follow all data encryption, protection standards and settings, and refrain from downloading suspicious, unauthorized or illegal software. NOTICE PERIOD During the Probation Period, if the Employee's performance is found to be unsatisfactory or if it does not meet the prescribed criteria, the Employee's employment can be terminated by the Company with [NUMBER OF DAYS] day's notice or salary thereof. The Employee will be required to give [NUMBER OF MONTHS] months' notice or salary thereof in case the Employee decides to leave the Company. DUTIES The Employee shall perform all such duties as may be delegated by the Company and comply with all such directions as the Managing Director and/or his/her nominated deputies may from time to time assign or give to the Employee. [SPECIFY DUTIES] WORKING HOURS The total working hours will be [SPECIFY HOURS] hours on Mondays to Saturdays. It is expected that the Employee will be flexible with the working hours and work such additional hours as might be necessary to efficiently perform duties under this Agreement. The Company reserves the right to change the working days and the working hours. The Employee shall be entitled to leave and holidays as per the Leave Policy of the Company. In the event the Employee is absent from work and unable to perform duties satisfactorily by reason of any injury, illness or other reason acceptable to the Company, the Employee will be entitled to receive salary and other benefits for up to [NUMBER OF DAYS] consecutive working days during any such absence, within a period of 12 consecutive months. REMUNERATION The Employee's starting total monthly gross salary and during the Probation Period will be as per details in the annexure, hereinafter known as Exhibit A. Any bonus is subject to review in accordance with the Company's practice and policies from time to time, however, there shall be no obligation on the Company to increase the salary or award bonuses at any point of time, save and except at its sole discretion. The Company shall pay or refund or procure to be paid or refunded all reasonable travelling and other similar out of pocket expenses necessarily and incurred by the Employee wholly in the proper performance of duties, subject to production by the Employee of such evidence of the expenses as the Company may reasonably require. The Employee will be required to fill in the claims forms in which the Employee shall provide the correct information of the expenses incurred. CONFIDENTIALITY AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY If at any time during the Employee's employment under this Agreement, the Employee participates in the making or discovery of any Intellectual Property directly or indirectly relating to or capable of being used by the Company, full details of the Intellectual Property shall immediately be disclosed in writing by the Employee to the Company and the Intellectual Property shall be the absolute property of the Company. At the request and expense of the Company, the Employee shall give and supply all such information, data, drawings, and assistance as may be necessary or in the opinion of the Company desirable to enable the Company to exploit the Intellectual Property to the best advantage as decided by the Company. The Employee shall execute all documents and do all things which may, in the opinion of the Company, be necessary or desirable for obtaining copyright, design or other protection for the Intellectual Property and for vesting the same in the Company, as the Company may direct. As Confidential Information will from time to time become known to the Employee, the Company considers and the Employee agrees that the restraints set forth in this Agreement are necessary for the reasonable protection by the Company of its business or the business of the Group, the clients thereof or their respective affairs. The Employee shall not at any time, either during the continuance of or after the termination of Employment with the Company, use, disclose or communicate to any person whatsoever any Confidential Information which the Employee has or of which he may have become possessed during employment with the Company nor shall he supply the names or addresses of any clients, customers, vendors or agents of the Company or any company of the Group to any person except as authorised by the Company or as ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. The Employee consents to the Company holding and processing, both electronically and manually, the data it collects relating to the Employee in the course of employment, for the purpose of the Company's administration and management of its employees, its business and to comply with applicable procedures, laws and regulations. ","Remote Work Agreement","8","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/remote-work-agreement-D13282.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/13282.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#13282.xml",{"title":157,"description":6},"remote work agreement",[159,160],{"label":110,"url":111},{"label":161,"url":162},"Company Policies","company-policies","work for hire agreement","/template/work-for-hire-agreement-D13282",{"description":166,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":167,"pages":168,"size":169,"extension":10,"preview":170,"thumb":171,"svgFrame":172,"seoMetadata":173,"parents":174,"keywords":179,"url":180},"CUSTOM SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT This Custom Software Development Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is made and effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [CUSTOMER NAME] (the \"Customer\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Developer\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] RECITALS WHEREAS Customer wishes to [DESCRIBE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED], and wants to hire Developer to develop these custom software packages, and; WHEREAS Developer desires to develop these custom software packages for Customer: NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties hereto, intending, to be legally bound, agree as follows: Purpose of Agreement Customer desires to retain Developer as an independent contractor to develop the computer software (the \"Software\") described in the Functional Specifications contained in Exhibit A attached to and made part of this Agreement. Developer is ready, willing and able to undertake the development of the Software and agrees to do so under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Preparation of Development Plan Developer shall prepare a development plan (\"Development Plan\") for the Software, satisfying the requirements set forth in the Functional Specifications. The Development Plan shall include: Detailed Specifications for the Software; A listing of all items to be delivered to Customer under this Agreement (\"Deliverables\"); A delivery schedule containing a delivery date for each Deliverable; and A payment schedule setting forth the amount and time of Developer's compensation. ACCEPTANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN Developer shall deliver the Development Plan to Customer by [DEVELOPMENT PLAN DEADLINE]. Customer shall have [NUMBER] days to review the Development Plan. Upon approval of the Development Plan by Customer, it will be marked as Exhibit B and will be deemed by both parties to have become a part of this Agreement and will be incorporated by reference. Developer shall then commence development of Software that will substantially conform to the requirements set forth in the Development Plan. If the Development Plan is in Customer's reasonable judgment unsatisfactory in any material respect, Customer shall prepare a detailed written description of the objections. Customer shall deliver such objections to Developer within [NUMBER] days of receipt of the Development Plan. Developer shall then have [NUMBER] days to modify the Development Plan to respond to Customer's objections. Customer shall have [NUMBER] days to review the modified Development Plan. If Customer deems the modified Development Plan to be unacceptable, Customer has the option of terminating this Agreement upon written notice to Developer or permitting Developer to modify the Development Plan again under the procedure outlined in this paragraph. If this Agreement is terminated, the obligations of both parties under it shall end except for Customer's obligation to pay Developer all sums due for preparing the Development Plan and the ongoing obligations of confidentiality set forth in the provision of this Agreement entitled \"Confidentiality.\" Payment for Development Plan If the Development Plan is not accepted by Customer and Customer terminates this Agreement, Developer shall be entitled to compensation on a time and materials basis at an hourly rate of [HOURLY RATE] plus expenses to the date of termination. Developer shall submit an invoice detailing its time and expenses preparing the Development Plan. If the invoice amount is less than the amounts paid to Developer prior to termination, Developer shall promptly return the excess to Customer. If the invoice amount exceeds the amounts paid to Developer prior to termination, Customer shall promptly pay Developer the difference. However, Developer's total compensation for preparing the Development Plan shall not exceed [AMOUNT]. Payment [TIME AND MATERIALS AGREEMENT] Developer shall be compensated at the rate of [RATE] per hour [OR \"day,\" \"week,\" \"month\"]. Payment will be made within [NUMBER OF DAYS] days of Developer's submission of an invoice for work completed. [OPTIONAL: \"Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by Customer, Customer's maximum liability for all services performed during the term of this Agreement shall not exceed [MAXIMUM AMOUNT].\"] OR [FIXED PRICE AGREEMENT] The total contract price shall be set forth in the Development Plan. Customer shall pay the Developer the sum of [INITIAL AMOUNT] upon execution of this Agreement and the sum of [AMOUNT IF PLAN APPROVED] upon Customer's approval of the Development Plan. The remainder of the contract price shall be payable in installments according to the payment schedule to be included in the Development Plan. Each installment shall be payable upon completion of each project phase by Developer and acceptance by Customer in accordance with the provision of this Agreement entitled \"Acceptance Testing of Software.\" Payment of Developer's Costs Customer shall reimburse Developer for all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Developer in performing services under this Agreement. Such expenses include, but are not limited, to: All communications charges Costs for providing conversion services for converting Customer's database Media costs Travel expenses other than normal commuting, including airfares, rental vehicles, and highway mileage in company or personal vehicles at [cents per mile] Other expenses resulting from the work performed under this Agreement. Developer shall submit an itemized statement of Developer's expenses. Customer shall pay Developer within [NUMBER] days from the date of each statement. Late Fees Late payments by Customer shall be subject to late penalty fees of [%] per month from the due date until the amount is paid. Materials Customer shall make available to Developer, at Customer's expense, the following materials, facilities and equipment: [LIST] These items will be provided to Customer by [DATE]. Changes in Project Scope If at any time following acceptance of the Development Plan by Customer, Customer should desire a change in Developer's performance under this Agreement that will alter or amend the Specifications or other elements of the Development Plan, Customer shall submit to Developer a written proposal specifying the desired changes. Developer will evaluate each such proposal at its standard rates and charges. Developer shall submit to Customer a written response to each such proposal within [NUMBER] working days following receipt thereof. Developer's written response shall include a statement of the availability of Developer's personnel and resources, as well as any impact the proposed changes will have on the contract price, delivery dates or warranty provisions of this Agreement. Changes to the Development Plan shall be evidenced by a \"Development Plan Modification Agreement.\" The Development Plan Modification Agreement shall amend the Development Plan appropriately to incorporate the desired changes and acknowledge any effect of such changes on the provisions of this Agreement. The Development Plan Modification Agreement shall be signed by authorized representatives of Customer and Developer, whereupon Developer shall commence performance in accordance with it. Should Developer not approve the Development Plan Modification Agreement as written, Developer will so notify Customer within [NUMBER] working days of Developer's receipt of the Development Plan Modification Agreement. Developer shall not be obligated to perform any services beyond those called for in the Development Plan prior to its approval of the Development Plan Modification Agreement.","Custom Software Development Agreement","16",116,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/custom-software-development-agreement-D787.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/787.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#787.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[175,178],{"label":176,"url":177},"Software & Technology","software-technology-business",{"label":176,"url":177},"custom software development agreement","/template/custom-software-development-agreement-D787",false,{"seo":183,"reviewer":194,"quick_facts":198,"at_a_glance":201,"personas":205,"variants":230,"glossary":255,"clauses":289,"how_to_fill":334,"common_mistakes":375,"faqs":400,"industries":431,"comparisons":448,"diy_vs_lawyer":461,"jurisdictions":474,"related_template_ids_curated":495,"schema":504,"classification":505},{"meta_title":184,"meta_description":185,"primary_keyword":186,"secondary_keywords":187},"Assignment of Intellectual Property Rights Template (Free Word)","Free IP assignment agreement template transferring ownership of patents, copyrights, trademarks, or trade secrets. Used in 190+ countries. Free Word and PDF download.","assignment of intellectual property rights template",[188,189,190,191,192,193],"ip assignment agreement template","ip transfer agreement","assignment of ip rights form","intellectual property assignment agreement free","patent assignment agreement template","work for hire ip assignment",{"name":195,"credential":196,"reviewed_date":197},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",{"difficulty":199,"legal_review_recommended":200,"signature_required":200},"advanced",true,{"what_it_is":202,"when_you_need_it":203,"whats_inside":204},"An Assignment of Intellectual Property Rights is a legally binding agreement in which one party (the Assignor) permanently transfers ownership of specified intellectual property — patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, or software — to another party (the Assignee). This free Word download gives you a structured, attorney-reviewed starting point you can edit online and export as PDF to execute alongside a contractor agreement, acquisition, or employment arrangement.\n","Use it when acquiring a business or product line that includes IP assets, onboarding a contractor whose deliverables must belong to your company, or transferring IP from a founder to the incorporated entity before a funding round. It is also required when an employee creates protectable IP outside the scope of their employment contract's IP assignment clause.\n","Identification of the Assignor and Assignee, a precise description of the IP being transferred, the consideration paid, representations and warranties of clear title, a power of attorney for registration filings, and governing law. The agreement creates a permanent, irrevocable transfer of ownership rather than a license to use.\n",[206,210,214,218,222,226],{"title":207,"use_case":208,"icon_asset_id":209},"Startup founders","Transferring personally created IP into the incorporated company before a seed round","persona-startup-founder",{"title":211,"use_case":212,"icon_asset_id":213},"Business acquirers and M&A teams","Formalizing IP ownership transfer as part of an asset purchase or acquisition","persona-ma-team",{"title":215,"use_case":216,"icon_asset_id":217},"Software development companies","Ensuring all code produced by contractors is fully owned by the client company","persona-software-developer",{"title":219,"use_case":220,"icon_asset_id":221},"Marketing and creative agencies","Transferring copyright in creative work — designs, copy, campaigns — to the commissioning client","persona-agency",{"title":223,"use_case":224,"icon_asset_id":225},"HR managers and legal ops teams","Supplementing employment agreements when IP was created outside the original contract's scope","persona-hr-manager",{"title":227,"use_case":228,"icon_asset_id":229},"Independent inventors and researchers","Selling a patent or invention outright to a company in exchange for a lump-sum payment","persona-freelancer",[231,235,238,242,246,249,252],{"situation":232,"recommended_template":233,"slug":234},"Contractor handing over software, designs, or written deliverables to a client","Contractor IP Assignment Agreement","ip-sale-agreement-D964",{"situation":236,"recommended_template":237,"slug":234},"Founder transferring all personal IP into a newly incorporated entity","Founder IP Assignment Agreement",{"situation":239,"recommended_template":240,"slug":241},"Transferring a patent from inventor to company as part of an asset sale","Patent Assignment Agreement","patent-assignment-D966",{"situation":243,"recommended_template":244,"slug":245},"Transferring ownership of a trademark or brand name","Trademark Assignment 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protecting creations of the mind — patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and related intangible assets.",{"term":266,"definition":267},"Consideration","The value exchanged for the assignment — typically a cash payment, equity, or a nominal amount (e.g., $1) to make the contract legally binding.",{"term":269,"definition":270},"Chain of Title","The documented history of IP ownership from original creation to the current assignee, establishing clear and unencumbered title.",{"term":272,"definition":273},"Work for Hire","A US copyright doctrine under which work produced by an employee within the scope of employment, or by a contractor under a written work-for-hire agreement, belongs to the employer or commissioning party automatically.",{"term":275,"definition":276},"Warranty of Title","A contractual promise by the Assignor that they own the IP free and clear of any liens, claims, or third-party rights.",{"term":278,"definition":279},"Power of Attorney","A clause authorizing the Assignee to execute patent, trademark, or copyright registration filings on the Assignor's behalf after the assignment.",{"term":281,"definition":282},"Moral Rights","Rights in many jurisdictions — especially the EU and Canada — that allow creators to claim authorship and object to distortion of their work, distinct from economic ownership rights.",{"term":284,"definition":285},"Encumbrance","Any claim, lien, license, or obligation attached to an IP asset that limits or clouds the Assignee's ability to use or enforce it freely.",{"term":287,"definition":288},"Recordation","The formal filing of an IP assignment with a national IP office (USPTO, CIPO, UKIPO) to put third parties on notice of the change in ownership.",[290,295,300,304,309,314,319,324,329],{"name":291,"plain_english":292,"sample_language":293,"common_mistake":294},"Parties and recitals","Identifies the Assignor and Assignee by full legal name and entity type, and explains the background and purpose of the transfer.","This Assignment of Intellectual Property Rights (the 'Agreement') is entered into as of [DATE] by and between [ASSIGNOR FULL LEGAL NAME], a [ENTITY TYPE] organized under the laws of [JURISDICTION] ('Assignor'), and [ASSIGNEE FULL LEGAL NAME], a [ENTITY TYPE] ('Assignee').","Using a trade name instead of the registered legal entity name. If the Assignor's name doesn't match USPTO or copyright registration records, the chain of title breaks and registration filings will be rejected.",{"name":296,"plain_english":297,"sample_language":298,"common_mistake":299},"Description of assigned IP","Precisely identifies every item of IP being transferred — patent numbers, copyright registration numbers, trademark registrations, software repository names, or trade secret descriptions — so there is no ambiguity about what changed hands.","Assignor hereby assigns to Assignee all right, title, and interest in and to the following intellectual property: (a) U.S. Patent No. [PATENT NUMBER], titled '[INVENTION TITLE]'; (b) the software codebase known as '[PRODUCT NAME],' including all source code, object code, and documentation located at [REPOSITORY URL]; and (c) all related pending applications, continuations, and foreign counterparts.","Using vague descriptions like 'all IP related to the project.' Courts have found overly broad descriptions unenforceable where the scope is genuinely ambiguous — attach a schedule listing each item specifically.",{"name":266,"plain_english":301,"sample_language":302,"common_mistake":303},"States the payment or other value the Assignee provides in exchange for the IP, which is required for the agreement to be a binding contract rather than an unenforceable gift.","In consideration of [USD $X / the sum of one dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable consideration], the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Assignor agrees to the terms of this Agreement.","Omitting consideration entirely, or using a nominal $1 without acknowledging receipt. In several jurisdictions, a contract without documented consideration is voidable — and a $1 nominal amount is acceptable only when accompanied by language acknowledging adequacy.",{"name":305,"plain_english":306,"sample_language":307,"common_mistake":308},"Representations and warranties","The Assignor promises that they own the IP outright, that no third party has a claim on it, that the IP does not infringe anyone else's rights, and that they have authority to make the transfer.","Assignor represents and warrants that: (a) Assignor is the sole and exclusive owner of the Assigned IP; (b) the Assigned IP is free and clear of all liens, licenses, encumbrances, and third-party claims; (c) the Assigned IP does not, to Assignor's knowledge, infringe any third-party intellectual property rights; and (d) Assignor has full right, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement.","Accepting broad warranties from a contractor or individual without due diligence. If the Assignor used open-source code with a copyleft license, the warranty is false and the Assignee inherits the infringement risk.",{"name":310,"plain_english":311,"sample_language":312,"common_mistake":313},"Assignment and transfer of rights","The operative clause that actually transfers ownership — all right, title, and interest, worldwide, permanently and irrevocably, from Assignor to Assignee.","Assignor hereby irrevocably assigns, transfers, and conveys to Assignee all right, title, and interest in and to the Assigned IP, including all intellectual property rights therein, throughout the world, in perpetuity, free and clear of any encumbrances.","Using 'license' language instead of 'assign' language. Words like 'grants the right to use' create a license — not a transfer of ownership. The operative verb must be 'assigns' or 'conveys.'",{"name":315,"plain_english":316,"sample_language":317,"common_mistake":318},"Moral rights waiver","In jurisdictions that recognize moral rights (Canada, the EU, the UK), the Assignor waives the right to be attributed as creator and the right to object to modifications of the work — rights that exist independently of economic ownership.","To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Assignor hereby irrevocably waives all moral rights, droit moral, and similar rights in and to the Assigned IP, including the right of attribution and the right of integrity.","Omitting the moral rights waiver for contracts involving Canadian, EU, or UK creators. Economic ownership can transfer while moral rights remain — a Canadian author can later object to how their work is modified even after a valid assignment.",{"name":320,"plain_english":321,"sample_language":322,"common_mistake":323},"Power of attorney for filings","Authorizes the Assignee to sign and file patent, trademark, and copyright assignment documents with national IP offices on the Assignor's behalf, in case the Assignor becomes unreachable or uncooperative after signing.","Assignor hereby appoints Assignee as Assignor's attorney-in-fact to execute, file, and prosecute any applications, assignments, and other documents necessary to record the assignment of the Assigned IP with any relevant governmental authority, including the USPTO, CIPO, EUIPO, and UKIPO.","Skipping this clause because the parties expect to cooperate. If the Assignor later disputes the transfer or is simply unreachable, the Assignee cannot record the ownership change at the USPTO or other registries without a power of attorney.",{"name":325,"plain_english":326,"sample_language":327,"common_mistake":328},"Further assurances","Requires the Assignor to sign any additional documents and take any additional steps reasonably requested by the Assignee to perfect or record the transfer after closing.","Assignor agrees to execute and deliver any additional documents, instruments, or agreements, and to take any further actions, that Assignee may reasonably request to carry out the purposes of this Agreement and to perfect Assignee's ownership of the Assigned IP.","Treating this as a formality. A further-assurances clause is the practical safety net that compels cooperation on recordation filings, third-party consents, and estoppel certificates that often arise months after signing.",{"name":330,"plain_english":331,"sample_language":332,"common_mistake":333},"Governing law and dispute resolution","Specifies which jurisdiction's law governs the agreement and how disputes are resolved — litigation, arbitration, or mediation — and in which venue.","This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of [STATE], without regard to its conflict-of-laws provisions. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration in [CITY, STATE] administered by [AAA / JAMS], except that either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.","Choosing a governing law that has no connection to where either party operates or where the IP is registered. Courts may apply local law regardless, and an irrelevant choice-of-law clause signals a template was used carelessly.",[335,340,345,350,355,360,365,370],{"step":336,"title":337,"description":338,"tip":339},1,"Identify both parties with their full legal names","Enter the Assignor's and Assignee's complete registered legal names and entity types — corporation, LLC, sole proprietor, or individual. Confirm the Assignor's name matches exactly what appears on any existing IP registrations.","For patents and trademarks, run a quick USPTO assignment search to confirm the Assignor is the recorded owner before signing — a mismatch creates a broken chain of title.",{"step":341,"title":342,"description":343,"tip":344},2,"List every item of IP being transferred with specificity","In Schedule A, itemize each asset: patent numbers, trademark registration numbers, copyright registration numbers, software repository URLs, or a precise description of each trade secret. Attach the schedule to the agreement and reference it in the body.","If the IP includes source code, note the specific version or commit hash in the schedule — this prevents later disputes about what version was covered.",{"step":346,"title":347,"description":348,"tip":349},3,"State the consideration clearly","Enter the agreed payment amount, or if nominal, acknowledge receipt of $1 and other good and valuable consideration. If consideration is equity, reference the share issuance document by name.","In a founder-to-company IP assignment, $1 nominal consideration is standard — but courts in Ontario and several US states scrutinize this. Adding a recital that the founder also receives employment or equity makes the consideration more defensible.",{"step":351,"title":352,"description":353,"tip":354},4,"Complete the representations and warranties section","Confirm that each warranty — sole ownership, no encumbrances, no infringement, authority to assign — is accurate before the Assignor signs. Conduct a brief IP audit: check open-source licenses, prior assignments, and any third-party contributions to the work.","Ask the Assignor to provide a written IP disclosure listing all tools, libraries, and third-party materials used. This becomes an exhibit and limits warranty disputes later.",{"step":356,"title":357,"description":358,"tip":359},5,"Include the moral rights waiver if applicable","If the Assignor is based in Canada, the UK, the EU, or any jurisdiction recognizing moral rights, include the waiver clause in full. If the Assignor is a US resident and the IP is purely domestic, this clause is less critical but harmless to include.","Do not assume a work-for-hire clause eliminates moral rights in non-US jurisdictions — it does not. The waiver must be explicit.",{"step":361,"title":362,"description":363,"tip":364},6,"Record the assignment with the relevant IP office","After execution, file the assignment with the USPTO (for US patents and trademarks), Copyright Office, CIPO, EUIPO, or UKIPO as applicable. Use the power-of-attorney clause if the Assignor is unavailable to co-sign the registration forms.","USPTO patent assignment recordation costs $40 per patent as of 2025. Filing within three months of execution provides constructive notice to third parties under 35 U.S.C. §261.",{"step":366,"title":367,"description":368,"tip":369},7,"Execute with wet or electronic signatures before any related transaction closes","Both parties must sign before the IP changes hands, before any M&A transaction closes, and before the contractor's engagement ends. Post-closing or post-termination signatures create fresh-consideration and enforceability risks.","Use a timestamped e-signature platform so the execution date is independently verifiable — critical if the assignment is ever challenged in litigation.",{"step":371,"title":372,"description":373,"tip":374},8,"Store the fully executed agreement with the IP asset records","File the signed agreement alongside the IP's registration certificates, prosecution files, and any related license agreements. Investors and acquirers will request these during due diligence.","Create a single IP folder in your data room at incorporation. A clean, complete IP chain of title is one of the top factors in determining how smoothly a Series A or M&A diligence process goes.",[376,380,384,388,392,396],{"mistake":377,"why_it_matters":378,"fix":379},"Using license language instead of assignment language","Phrases like 'grants exclusive rights' or 'assigns the right to use' create a license, not a transfer of ownership. The Assignor remains the legal owner, which surfaces as a fatal defect in investor due diligence.","Use the operative words 'assigns, transfers, and conveys all right, title, and interest' in the transfer clause. Have a lawyer review any agreement where IP ownership is commercially material.",{"mistake":381,"why_it_matters":382,"fix":383},"Describing the IP vaguely in the body instead of a detailed schedule","Courts have declined to enforce assignments where the scope of the IP was genuinely ambiguous — leaving the Assignee without title to the assets they paid for.","Attach a Schedule A that lists every patent number, trademark registration, copyright registration number, and software repository with version specificity. Reference the schedule explicitly in the assignment clause.",{"mistake":385,"why_it_matters":386,"fix":387},"Skipping the moral rights waiver for non-US creators","A Canadian, EU, or UK creator retains moral rights even after a valid economic assignment — including the right to object to modifications. This can block the Assignee from adapting or relicensing the work.","Include an explicit moral rights waiver clause whenever the Assignor created the work in a jurisdiction that recognizes moral rights, regardless of where the Assignee is located.",{"mistake":389,"why_it_matters":390,"fix":391},"Not recording the assignment with the relevant IP office","An unrecorded assignment is valid between the parties but invisible to third parties. A subsequent bona-fide purchaser who records first can defeat an earlier unrecorded assignment in several jurisdictions.","File the assignment with the USPTO, CIPO, UKIPO, or EUIPO within 90 days of execution. Keep the recordation receipt as part of the IP chain of title.",{"mistake":393,"why_it_matters":394,"fix":395},"Signing the assignment after the related transaction or engagement ends","Post-closing IP assignments in M&A deals require reopening negotiations. Post-termination contractor assignments may fail for lack of fresh consideration and leave the company without ownership of work it already paid for.","Make IP assignment execution a condition precedent to closing any acquisition, contractor engagement, or funding round. Build it into your standard onboarding checklist.",{"mistake":397,"why_it_matters":398,"fix":399},"Failing to conduct an IP audit before accepting warranties","If the Assignor unknowingly used open-source code under a GPL or AGPL license, or incorporated third-party assets without a license, the warranty of clear title is false and the Assignee inherits the infringement exposure.","Require the Assignor to provide a written IP disclosure listing all third-party tools, libraries, fonts, datasets, and code used in developing the assigned IP. Conduct a brief open-source license audit before signing.",[401,404,407,410,413,416,419,422,425,428],{"question":402,"answer":403},"What is an assignment of intellectual property rights?","An assignment of intellectual property rights is a legally binding agreement in which the original owner (Assignor) permanently transfers full ownership of a specified IP asset — such as a patent, copyright, trademark, or trade secret — to another party (Assignee). Unlike a license, which grants permission to use IP while the original owner retains title, an assignment is a complete and irrevocable transfer of ownership. The Assignee becomes the new legal owner and can use, license, sell, or enforce the IP in their own name going forward.\n",{"question":405,"answer":406},"When do I need an IP assignment agreement?","You need one whenever IP ownership must formally change hands: when a contractor creates software, designs, or written content for your company; when a founder transfers personally created IP into an incorporated entity before a funding round; when you acquire a business or product line that includes IP assets; or when an employee created protectable work outside the scope of their employment agreement's IP clause. Investors and acquirers routinely audit IP chain of title — gaps discovered in due diligence can delay or kill transactions.\n",{"question":408,"answer":409},"What is the difference between an IP assignment and an IP license?","An assignment permanently transfers ownership of the IP — the Assignee becomes the new owner and the Assignor has no further rights. A license grants the licensee permission to use the IP in specified ways while the licensor retains ownership. Licenses can be exclusive or non-exclusive, time-limited, and geographically restricted. Use an assignment when you need to own the IP outright; use a license when you want to monetize IP you intend to keep.\n",{"question":411,"answer":412},"Does an IP assignment need to be in writing?","Yes, in virtually every jurisdiction. In the US, patent assignments must be in writing to be valid under 35 U.S.C. §261. Copyright assignments in the US must be in writing under 17 U.S.C. §204. Trademark assignments should be in writing to be recordable at the USPTO. In Canada, the UK, and the EU, similar writing requirements apply. An oral IP assignment is generally unenforceable and will not survive due diligence.\n",{"question":414,"answer":415},"What consideration is required for an IP assignment to be valid?","A valid assignment requires some form of consideration — the value exchanged to make the contract binding. This can be a negotiated cash payment, equity in the Assignee company, or a nominal amount such as $1 accompanied by a written acknowledgment of receipt. In founder-to-company assignments, $1 nominal consideration is commonly accepted, but courts in some jurisdictions scrutinize thin consideration more closely for high-value IP. Pairing nominal payment with employment, equity, or other documented benefits strengthens enforceability.\n",{"question":417,"answer":418},"Do I need to record an IP assignment with a government office?","Recording is not required for the assignment to be valid between the parties, but it is strongly recommended for patents and trademarks. An unrecorded patent assignment in the US can be defeated by a subsequent bona-fide purchaser who records first (35 U.S.C. §261). Recording with the USPTO costs $40 per patent and provides constructive notice to all third parties. For trademarks, EUIPO and UKIPO recording affects third- party rights similarly. For copyright, US registration is voluntary but required before suing for infringement.\n",{"question":420,"answer":421},"What are moral rights and why do they matter for IP assignments?","Moral rights are personal rights creators hold independently of economic ownership in many jurisdictions — including Canada, the EU, and the UK. They include the right of attribution (to be credited as the creator) and the right of integrity (to object to modifications that distort the work). A valid economic assignment does not automatically extinguish moral rights in these jurisdictions. An explicit written waiver of moral rights must be included in the assignment agreement whenever the creator is based in a country that recognizes them, or the Assignee's ability to modify or sublicense the work may be legally challenged.\n",{"question":423,"answer":424},"Can an employment contract replace a standalone IP assignment?","A well-drafted employment contract with a broad IP assignment clause covers IP created within the scope of employment — but gaps remain. IP created by an employee on personal time, using personal equipment, on projects unrelated to their role may fall outside the employment clause. Contractors and freelancers are not employees, so their work is not automatically owned by the client without a written assignment. A standalone IP assignment agreement closes these gaps and should be used whenever IP ownership is commercially important.\n",{"question":426,"answer":427},"What happens if a contractor does not sign an IP assignment?","Without a signed assignment, the contractor typically retains copyright in their work product — even if you paid for it. In the US, work created by an independent contractor is only 'work for hire' in nine specific statutory categories listed in 17 U.S.C. §101, and software generally does not fall within them without an express written agreement. This means a company could own a product built entirely by a contractor who technically retains the copyright — a serious vulnerability in any M&A or funding due diligence.\n",{"question":429,"answer":430},"Do I need a lawyer to complete an IP assignment agreement?","For a straightforward contractor or founder-to-company assignment involving well-defined IP, a high-quality template is typically sufficient. Legal review is recommended when the IP being assigned is high-value (a core patent portfolio, a registered trademark, or a commercially deployed software platform), when the Assignor is based in a different country, when open-source components are involved, or when the assignment is part of an M&A or financing transaction. A 1–2 hour attorney review typically costs $300–$800 and is worthwhile whenever the IP represents meaningful business value.\n",[432,436,440,444],{"industry":433,"icon_asset_id":434,"specifics":435},"Technology / SaaS","industry-saas","All contractor-developed code, algorithms, and ML training data must be assigned to the company before a seed round — investors treat unassigned IP as a blocking issue during diligence.",{"industry":437,"icon_asset_id":438,"specifics":439},"Creative and Marketing Agencies","industry-marketing","Copyright in client deliverables — brand identities, ad campaigns, website copy — does not transfer automatically to the client without a written assignment, even after full payment.",{"industry":441,"icon_asset_id":442,"specifics":443},"Pharmaceutical and Biotech","industry-healthtech","Patent assignment from individual inventors to the company is a regulatory and licensing prerequisite; chain-of-title defects can invalidate FDA submissions and licensing deals.",{"industry":445,"icon_asset_id":446,"specifics":447},"Manufacturing and Engineering","industry-manufacturing","Design patents and utility patents for new products must be formally assigned from the engineering team to the corporate entity before filing or commercialization.",[449,452,454,458],{"vs":54,"vs_template_id":450,"summary":451},"intellectual-property-license-agreement-D5207","A license grants permission to use IP while the original owner retains title — it can be exclusive, time-limited, and revocable under specified conditions. An assignment permanently transfers full ownership with no ongoing relationship required. Use a license when you want to monetize IP you intend to keep; use an assignment when you need the other party to own it outright. Assigning when you intended to license — or vice versa — is one of the costliest drafting errors in IP practice.",{"vs":87,"vs_template_id":254,"summary":453},"An independent contractor agreement governs the service relationship, deliverables, and payment terms. A standalone IP assignment is the instrument that actually transfers ownership of the work produced. Many contractor agreements include an embedded IP assignment clause, but it is often narrow or ambiguous — a standalone assignment provides a cleaner, more defensible transfer, especially for high-value or complex IP.",{"vs":455,"vs_template_id":456,"summary":457},"Employment Contract","employment-agreement_at-will-employee-D541","An employment contract with an IP assignment clause covers work created within the scope of employment. A standalone IP assignment is needed when an employee created IP before the contract was signed, when work was done outside the clause's scope, or when a founder must transfer pre-incorporation IP to the company. The two documents complement rather than replace each other.",{"vs":120,"vs_template_id":459,"summary":460},"asset-purchase-agreement-D5219","An asset purchase agreement transfers a bundle of business assets — equipment, contracts, goodwill, and IP — in a single transaction. A standalone IP assignment transfers only the specified intellectual property and is simpler and faster to execute. In most M&A deals, the asset purchase agreement references and is accompanied by one or more standalone IP assignments that formally record each IP transfer with the relevant registry.",{"use_template":462,"template_plus_review":466,"custom_drafted":470},{"best_for":463,"cost":464,"time":465},"Contractor-to-client assignments of clearly defined deliverables, founder-to-company transfers of straightforward IP at incorporation","Free","20–30 minutes",{"best_for":467,"cost":468,"time":469},"High-value IP, multi-jurisdiction assignments, open-source component concerns, or IP being transferred as part of a financing round","$300–$800","1–3 days",{"best_for":471,"cost":472,"time":473},"Core patent portfolios, M&A transactions, pharmaceutical or biotech IP, or assignments where title disputes are anticipated","$1,500–$5,000+","1–3 weeks",[475,480,485,490],{"code":476,"name":477,"flag_asset_id":478,"note":479},"us","United States","flag-us","Patent assignments must be in writing under 35 U.S.C. §261 and should be recorded with the USPTO within three months of execution to defeat subsequent bona-fide purchasers. Copyright assignments require a signed writing under 17 U.S.C. §204. California Labor Code §2870 limits employer IP assignment clauses for inventions developed entirely on the employee's own time without company resources — verify scope before executing.",{"code":481,"name":482,"flag_asset_id":483,"note":484},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Canadian copyright law (Copyright Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-42) requires assignments to be in writing. Moral rights cannot be assigned but can be waived — an explicit waiver clause is essential for Canadian creators. Patent assignments should be recorded with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) to protect against subsequent purchasers. Quebec's Civil Code applies to assignments involving Quebec-based parties and may impose additional formality requirements.",{"code":486,"name":487,"flag_asset_id":488,"note":489},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","Under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, copyright assignments must be in writing and signed by or on behalf of the Assignor. Moral rights exist for literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works and must be expressly waived in the agreement. Patent assignments should be recorded with the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) within six months to be effective against third parties. Post-Brexit, EUIPO registrations no longer cover the UK — separate UK filings are required.",{"code":491,"name":492,"flag_asset_id":493,"note":494},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","IP assignment requirements vary by member state, but written form is universally required for patents and copyright transfers across the EU. Moral rights are strongly protected in France (droit moral is perpetual and inalienable), Germany, and several other member states — economic rights can transfer but moral rights cannot be fully waived in some jurisdictions. EUIPO trademark and design assignments should be recorded to be effective against third parties. GDPR considerations apply if the assigned IP includes personal data or AI training datasets.",[248,254,456,251,496,497,498,499,500,501,502,503],"non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","work-for-hire-agreement-D13282","custom-software-development-agreement-D787","co-founder-agreement-D13317","employment-agreement-executive-D543","joint-venture-agreement-D889","confidentiality-agreement-D950","technology-transfer-agreement-D919",{"emit_how_to":200,"emit_defined_term":200},{"primary_folder":116,"secondary_folder":506,"document_type":507,"industry":508,"business_stage":509,"tags":510,"confidence":516},"intellectual-property-and-licensing","agreement","general","all-stages",[511,512,513,514,515],"intellectual-property","contract","legal","assignment","ownership-transfer",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is an Assignment of Intellectual Property Rights?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>An \u003Cstrong>Assignment of Intellectual Property Rights\u003C/strong> is a legally binding agreement in which one party — the Assignor — permanently transfers full ownership of specified intellectual property to another party — the Assignee. The transferred IP can include patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, software source code, or any combination of these. Unlike a license, which grants permission to use IP while the original owner retains title, an assignment is a complete and irrevocable conveyance: after execution and recordation, the Assignee becomes the sole legal owner and may use, license, enforce, or sell the IP in their own name without any ongoing rights in the Assignor.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a signed IP assignment, your company may not legally own the work it paid to create. Contractors who build software, design brands, or produce written content retain copyright in their deliverables by default in most jurisdictions — payment alone does not transfer ownership. Founders who created technology before incorporating carry personal IP rights that do not automatically vest in the company, a defect that surfaces immediately when investors run due diligence. In M&A transactions, a broken chain of title on a core patent or software platform can reduce valuation, trigger escrow holdbacks, or kill the deal entirely. A properly executed and recorded IP assignment closes these gaps before they become expensive problems — and this template gives you a structured, attorney-reviewed starting point to do it in under 30 minutes for straightforward transfers.\u003C/p>\n",1781186023047]