IP Assignments in California
Focused ip assignments representation by Sari Law Firm. Part of our Intellectual Property practice. Free consultation, transparent pricing, and clear communication at every step.
What is IP Assignments?
An IP assignment transfers ownership of intellectual property from one party to another, distinct from a license, which only grants rights to use. Assignments are required when a buyer purchases IP outright, when contractors transfer work product, or when a founder transfers IP into a newly formed entity. Section 204 of the Copyright Act and parallel provisions for trademarks and patents require written, signed transfers.
When you might need this service
- A business sale or acquisition is transferring IP from one owner to another and needs proper assignment documents.
- Contractors, employees, or founders need to assign work-product IP to the business that paid for it.
- A founder is transferring personally owned IP into a newly formed entity.
- Existing IP records need correction, prior assignments were missing, defective, or never recorded.
How Sari Law Firm helps
We draft assignments covering specific IP rights (trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, domain names, goodwill), record assignments with the USPTO, Copyright Office, and other registries as appropriate, and reconstruct chain of title where prior assignments were missing or defective. For employment and contractor relationships we build assignment provisions into onboarding paperwork so IP transfer is automatic.
Predictable timelines, transparent pricing
Most ip assignments engagements follow a clear path. We give you the timeline and the price in writing before the work begins, so you can plan with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions about IP Assignments.
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