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Protecting your IP

Lock down ownership of what your business creates.

For Founders & creators · 4 documents

  1. Keep ideas and know-how confidential before you share them.

  2. Ensure employee-created IP is assigned to the company.

  3. Step 3 of 4: Trademark Assignment DeedOptional

    If a brand or mark was created or held by a founder or third party, record its assignment to the company.

  4. Step 4 of 4: Copyright Assignment DeedOptional

    If copyrighted works were created by a founder or contractor, record their assignment to the company.

Start with Non-Disclosure Agreement

A suggested order, not legal advice. Which documents you actually need depends on your situation — confirm anything important with a qualified advocate.