Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement

If your company doesn't own its IP cleanly, you don't have a fundable company. DocFila's IP assignment template covers copyright, patent, trademark, and trade-secret transfers — and includes a confirmatory assignment for prior contributions that often fall through the cracks.

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What's in the template

Definition of IP

Broad definition covering software, designs, content, inventions, and brand assets.

Present Assignment

Immediate, present-tense assignment of all IP created in connection with the company.

Confirmatory Assignment of Prior Work

Catches IP created before formal employment that was used in the company's products.

Moral Rights Waiver

Waives moral rights to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Further Assurances

Obligation to execute additional documents needed to perfect assignment.

Power of Attorney

Limited POA to file IP registrations if the assignor is unavailable.

Representations & Warranties

No third-party claims, no prior assignments, no open-source contamination undisclosed.

Governing Law

Selectable jurisdiction.

Common use cases

How to send it for signature in 4 steps

Open the template

Tap "Use This Template" — it opens in DocFila on web, iOS, or Android.

Fill in the details

Smart fields auto-detect party names, dates and amounts. Edit any clause inline.

Add signers and send

Email, SMS, or shareable signing link. Set signing order if needed.

Store and verify

Signed copy lives in your AES-256 encrypted vault. Optionally anchor on-chain with DocFila Verify.

Frequently asked questions

Is this template legally binding?

Yes. Once both parties sign electronically through DocFila, the agreement is legally binding under the ESIGN Act (US), eIDAS (EU), and equivalent e-signature laws in 100+ countries. For high-stakes contracts you can additionally anchor the signature on the blockchain with DocFila Verify.

Can I edit the template?

Yes. Open the template in DocFila, fill in the smart fields (party names, dates, amounts), add or remove clauses, and save your custom version to your vault for reuse.

Do I need a lawyer to use this?

DocFila's templates are drafted in plain language by legal practitioners and updated regularly. They are appropriate for typical business situations. For high-value, cross-border, or regulated transactions, we recommend a lawyer review the final draft.

How much does it cost?

Free on the DocFila Free tier. Unlimited e-signatures and DocFila Verify (blockchain anchoring) require Pro at $9.99/mo.

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