Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
Sample Utility Assignment Agreement
This sample form is for use in the assignment of a utility patent application and related intellectual property rights, from an inventor to a corporation.
This sample form is for use in the assignment of a utility patent application and related intellectual property rights, from an inventor to a corporation.
This is a sample copyright assignment agreement. Initially published August 21, 2020, republished March 29, 2023.
This is a sample work for hire and assignment agreement. The sample includes a clause regarding work for hire, and an assignment clause under which the rights to the work produced by the hired party are assigned to the client. Initially published August 21, 2020, republished March 29, 2023.
This is a sample intellectual property assignment agreement, under which a company assigns the rights, title, and interest in and to trademarks, patents, domain names and intangible assets to another company, in connection with a corporate acquisition. This sample includes a choice of New York law.
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