DocFilaIntellectual Property Assignment Agreement
A company should be able to show that it owns the IP it relies on. This page lists what an IP assignment agreement usually covers: copyright, patent, trademark and trade-secret transfers, and a confirmatory assignment for earlier contributions. DocFila does not provide an IP assignment template: have one drafted for your situation, then open the PDF in DocFila to edit it, send it for signature and store it.
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What this kind of agreement usually covers
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
- Founders cleaning up IP before a Series A due diligence.
- Contractors and agencies transferring deliverables to clients on payment.
- Adding new co-founders or technical hires who've been contributing for months.
How to send it for signature in 4 steps
Get the agreement
DocFila does not ship this agreement as a template. Draft it (or have it drafted), then open the PDF in DocFila.
Edit and fill it
Use the PDF editor to change text and add fields, or the form filler for a fillable PDF.
Add signers and send
Send a signature request by email. The signer opens a secure link, consents to sign electronically and verifies with an emailed one-time code. Set the signing order if needed.
Keep the signed copy
The signed PDF is saved to your DocFila documents, which are encrypted at rest, with a certificate of completion and an audit trail. Optionally check its fingerprint with DocFila Verify.
Frequently asked questions
Does an e-signature make this agreement legally binding?
DocFila e-signatures are electronic signatures under the US ESIGN Act and UETA, and simple electronic signatures (SES) under the EU eIDAS Regulation — not advanced (AES) or qualified (QES) electronic signatures. Signing records your consent, an emailed one-time verification code, a hash-chained audit trail, and a tamper-evident seal on the signed PDF. Some documents usually should not be signed electronically — wills, certain court filings, and documents that require notarization or a qualified signature. This is general information, not legal advice: local law and your document type decide what your agreement needs.
Can I edit the agreement?
DocFila does not ship this agreement as a template. Open your own PDF in DocFila and use the PDF editor to change text and add fields, then send it for signature.
Do I need a lawyer to use this?
DocFila does not provide legal advice, and its contract builders have not been reviewed for your jurisdiction or situation. For high-value, cross-border, or regulated transactions, have a lawyer review the final draft.
How much does it cost?
E-signing is included in the DocFila Free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 a month (Premium) and add AI credits and storage.
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