What is a Intellectual Property?
Intellectual property protection is critical for any business that creates, develops, or licences original work. Whether you need to assign IP rights, licence software, or protect your brand, our IP documents are drafted in line with EU IP law including the Copyright Directive, Trademark Regulation, and Software Directive.
What's included
- IP Assignment Agreements (all rights transferred to you)
- Software Licence Agreements (SaaS, perpetual, and open source)
- Trademark Licence Agreements
- Copyright Assignment for freelance and creative work
- Trade Secret protection and NDA clauses
- EU Software Directive compliant
- Clear ownership clauses for jointly developed work
Frequently asked questions
Who owns IP created by a contractor?+
By default in most EU jurisdictions, the creator owns the IP. You need an IP Assignment Agreement in your contract to transfer ownership to your business.
Is software covered by copyright in the EU?+
Yes. Software is protected by copyright under the EU Software Directive as soon as it is created, without the need for registration.
Do I need a trademark to use my brand?+
You don't need a registered trademark to use your brand, but registering with the EUIPO gives you the right to prevent others from using similar marks across the EU.