IP & IT
IP & IT legal support for tech, Web3 and digital businesses.
We help founders, teams and companies protect intellectual property, structure software rights, and build a contract system that scales:
development, licensing, SaaS terms, outsourcing, NDAs, assignments and commercialization.
The goal is simple: your IP should be owned, transferable, licensable, and “investor-ready” — without legal chaos.
What we usually solve
- Who owns the code / brand / content — and can it be transferred?
- How to structure IP in a group (holding / opco / licensing).
- How to prevent “contractor IP leakage” and disputes later.
- How to license software and content safely (SaaS, APIs, partners).
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Deliverables
Core workstreams we cover
Below is a practical set of legal deliverables most tech teams need. We package it as a clear scope (fixed or bespoke) depending on your stage.
Workstream
IP ownership & structuring
Make sure the company truly owns what it sells and can prove it.
- IP audit: code, brand, content, domains, repositories.
- Assignments from founders and contractors.
- Group structure: holding/opco and licensing logic.
- Investor / M&A readiness pack for IP.
Typical trigger: fundraising, relocation, M&A, bank onboarding.
Workstream
Software & vendor contracts
Build a scalable contract system for development and operations.
- Software development / outsourcing agreements.
- Work-for-hire + IP transfer clauses.
- NDA / non-compete / non-solicit frameworks (where enforceable).
- Vendor terms, SLAs, support and liability structure.
Typical trigger: team growth, hiring, outsourcing, vendor dependence.
Workstream
Commercialization & licensing
Contracts and terms for selling or licensing technology and content.
- SaaS agreements and enterprise terms.
- API / SDK license and usage restrictions.
- Distribution, referral and partnership agreements.
- IP licensing (internal group and external partners).
Typical trigger: monetization, B2B contracts, partnerships.
Workstream
Trademarks & brand protection
Protect the brand and reduce the risk of disputes and rebrands.
- Trademark strategy (classes, geography, priorities).
- Filing coordination and portfolio planning.
- Opposition / response strategy (where applicable).
- Brand use rules: partners, affiliates, licensing.
Typical trigger: public launch, expansion, franchise/partner model.
Workstream
Website / product legal layer
Platform terms and policies aligned with your product and risk profile.
- Terms of Use / User Agreement.
- Privacy Policy and data processing clauses.
- Cookies notice and consent mechanics baseline.
- Disclaimers for tech/Web3 contexts.
Typical trigger: launch, user acquisition, paid marketing, integrations.
Workstream
Disputes & enforcement support
Pre-dispute strategy and practical enforcement options.
- Contractual dispute analysis and evidence map.
- Claim letters and settlement frameworks.
- IP infringement strategy and takedown logic.
- Coordination with counsel where litigation is needed.
Typical trigger: breach, IP conflict, non-payment, contractor dispute.
Approach
How we scope IP & IT work
We keep it structured: identify the IP perimeter, fix ownership and assignments, then build the contract layer around real operations.
What we ask first
- Where is the code stored and who has access?
- Who created key components (employees vs contractors)?
- What IP exists besides code: brand, content, data, know-how?
- How do you monetize: SaaS, enterprise, licensing, partners?
If you are preparing for investors/M&A, we also create an IP evidence set (clean chain of title).
Typical engagement paths
Early-stage
Founder/contractor assignments → basic dev/vendor contracts → website terms baseline.
Scaling
Contract system (MSA/SOW) → SaaS/enterprise terms → brand strategy and filings.
Fundraising / M&A
IP audit → chain of title fix → representations & warranties readiness → DD support.
Relocation / group structuring
Holding/opco IP routing → licensing agreements → updates to contracts and policies.
Related: Crypto licensing and
Corporate structuring (if your project needs both).
FAQ
Common questions
Short answers. The right structure depends on your team setup and commercialization model.
Do contractors automatically transfer IP to the company?
Usually no. In many jurisdictions you need a written assignment or properly drafted contract clauses. We build clean chain-of-title documentation to prevent future disputes.
Can we keep IP in a holding company and license it to the operating company?
Often yes. This can help with risk separation and group structuring, but the model must match taxes, substance requirements and operations.
What is the minimum contract set for a tech startup?
Typically: contractor/employment templates with IP clauses, NDA, basic vendor contract framework, and website/app legal documents. Then add SaaS/enterprise terms as you start selling.
Do you help with trademark registrations?
Yes. We help define a realistic trademark strategy (classes, geography, priorities) and coordinate filings and portfolio planning.
Need to fix or structure IP and contracts?
Send a short note: what you build, who developed it (employees/contractors), how you monetize, and which jurisdictions matter.
We will propose a clear scope and the first deliverables.
If you already have contracts, we can audit them and propose a clean “template system” for scaling.
Good fit for this service:
- Startups preparing for investors or M&A.
- Teams using contractors across countries.
- SaaS / Web3 products scaling partnerships and enterprise clients.
- Projects needing trademark strategy and IP ownership clean-up.
We focus on practical outputs: clear ownership, enforceable contracts, and a structure that survives due diligence.