💡 This is when ownership legally transfers. Often the same as the agreement date, but can be set for a future date.
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What type of IP is being assigned?
Choose the intellectual property type
📝
Copyright
🔬
Patent
™️
Trademark
🔒
Trade Secret
🎨
Registered Design
📦
Multiple Types
Copyright: Creative works (software, writing, art, music) Patent: Inventions and processes Trademark: Brand names, logos, slogans Trade Secret: Confidential business information Design: Product appearance/shape
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Describe the IP being assigned
Be specific about what is being transferred
💡 Include all relevant details: what it is, when it was created, any registration numbers, and scope of materials included.
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How will the Assignor be paid?
Choose the payment structure
💰
One-off Payment
📈
Ongoing Royalties
🪙
Nominal (£1)
One-off: Single lump sum payment Royalties: Percentage-based ongoing payments Nominal: Used when part of employment or other arrangement
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What are the payment details?
Specify the payment terms
Typically 'upon execution' or 'within 7 days of execution'
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What rights are being transferred?
Full ownership or license?
👑
All Rights (Full Ownership)
🔐
Exclusive License
🔓
Non-Exclusive License
All Rights: Complete ownership transfer to Assignee Exclusive: Only Assignee can use it (Assignor keeps ownership) Non-Exclusive: Both parties can use it and license to others
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What geographic territory?
Where can the IP be used?
🌎
Worldwide
🇬🇧
UK Only
🇪🇺
European Union
✏️
Custom
⏰
How long does the assignment last?
Duration of the rights transfer
♾️
Perpetual (Forever)
📅
Fixed Term
💡 Perpetual assignments are most common for sales. Fixed terms are typical for licenses or conditional transfers.
✓
What warranties apply?
Assignor's guarantees about the IP
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Standard Warranties
⭐
Enhanced (Non-Infringement)
⚠️
Limited (As-Is)
Standard: Assignor warrants ownership and right to assign Enhanced: Adds non-infringement guarantees + indemnity Limited: Minimal warranties, IP transferred "as-is"
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What about moral rights?
The creator's right to be credited
✖️
Waive All Moral Rights
✔️
Retain Attribution Rights
Waive: Assignee can modify work and doesn't need to credit creator (common in commercial contexts) Retain: Creator keeps right to be identified as author
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Confidentiality period?
Protecting sensitive information
♾️
Perpetual (No Time Limit)
5️⃣
5 Years
3️⃣
3 Years
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No Confidentiality
💡 Protects information disclosed during negotiations. Both parties agree not to share confidential details.
📝
Additional obligations?
Documents and cooperation needed
💡 Standard practice: Assignor agrees to sign additional documents and help register the transfer with patent/trademark offices.
⚖️
Which law governs this agreement?
Legal jurisdiction for the contract
🏴
England & Wales
🏴
Scotland
🇬🇧
Northern Ireland
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How to resolve disputes?
Method for handling disagreements
🏛️
Courts (Litigation)
⚡
Arbitration
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Mediation First, Then Courts
Courts: Traditional litigation Arbitration: Private, binding resolution (often faster) Mediation First: Try negotiation before court
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