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Who is assigning the IP rights?

The creator or current owner (Assignor)

Assignor Name *

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What is the Assignor's address?

Full residential or business address

Assignor Address *

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Who is receiving the IP rights?

The buyer or recipient (Assignee)

Assignee Name *

Company Registration Number (if applicable)

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What is the Assignee's address?

Full registered or business address

Assignee Address *

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When is this agreement dated?

The date when the agreement is signed

Agreement Date *

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When do the rights transfer?

Effective date (can be same as agreement date)

Effective Date *

💡 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

📝

🔬

Patent

™️

Trademark

🔒

Trade Secret

🎨

Registered Design

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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

IP Description *

Patent Application Number

Patent Filing Date

Trademark Registration Number

Trademark Classes

💡 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

💳

What are the payment details?

Specify the payment terms

Payment Amount (£) *

Payment Terms

Royalty Percentage (%) *

Royalty Basis

Payment Frequency

Minimum Annual Guarantee (£, optional)

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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

🌍

What geographic territory?

Where can the IP be used?

🌎

Worldwide

🇬🇧

UK Only

🇪🇺

European Union

✏️

Custom

Specify Territory

⏰

How long does the assignment last?

Duration of the rights transfer

♾️

Perpetual
(Forever)

📅

Fixed Term

Term Length (Years)

After the term expires:

💡 Perpetual assignments are most common for sales. Fixed terms are typical for licenses or conditional transfers.

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What warranties apply?

Assignor's guarantees about the IP

📋

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

🔓

No Confidentiality

💡 Protects information disclosed during negotiations. Both parties agree not to share confidential details.

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Additional obligations?

Documents and cooperation needed

Further Assurances (Optional)

💡 Standard practice: Assignor agrees to sign additional documents and help register the transfer with patent/trademark offices.

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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

🤲

Mediation First,
Then Courts

Courts: Traditional litigation
Arbitration: Private, binding resolution (often faster)
Mediation First: Try negotiation before court

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