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Independent contractors generally retain ownership of the intellectual property they create unless an agreement provides otherwise. Therefore, businesses that engage contractors should address this issue at the outset to avoid uncertainty over ownership of work product developed during the engagement.
A well-drafted independent contractor agreement can establish that intellectual property created in connection with the contractor’s services is assigned to the company. The Silicon Valley intellectual property lawyers at Structure Law Group, LLP regularly advise businesses on drafting and negotiating independent contractor agreements that address intellectual property ownership and related protections. Below are several key provisions companies should consider addressing in these agreements.
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