Assignment of Intellectual Property
An Assignment of Intellectual Property allows you to transfer the ownership of intellectual property from one person or company to another. This Assignment can be used in the context of a business sale, and in other contexts.
Last updated October 23, 2025
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Frequently asked questions
Use this Intellectual Property Agreement if:
- You would like to assign intellectual property to another person or company.
- You would like intellectual property to be assigned to you.
- The assignment of intellectual property is part of a business sale.
What does the Intellectual Property Agreement cover?
- Assignment fee and assigment date;
- The rights and obligations of the Assignor and Assignee; and
- Payment, warranties, indemnities and GST.
Other names for an Intellectual Property Agreement include:
- IP Agreement.
- Intellectual Property Agreement.
- Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement.
- IP Assignment Agreement.
- IP Contract.
What intellectual property rights can be transferred?
If an owner of a registered patent, trade mark, design, or plant breed, wishes to transfer their intellectual property ownership rights to another person or persons, they may do so in accordance with the relevant Intellectual property laws.
Is the creator of intellectual property always the owner?
The creator of intellectual property is not always the owner, as they may wish to sell or transfer their ownership rights to another person or persons. If the intellectual property was created in the course of their employment, often ownership rights belong to the employer. You should always ensure that you are dealing with the legal owner of intellectual property.
Do Intellectual Property Agreements expire?
Depending on the type of intellectual property that has been registered (patent, trademark, design, or plant breed), the ownership rights would have an expiry date. The expiry date is generally calculated from the day in which the original owner has applied for an Intellectual property registration, also known as the priority date.
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The Legal Risk Score of a Assignment of Intellectual Property Template is Medium
Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:
- The document must be properly executed as a deed.
- The document allows the complete transfer of rights, titles, and ownership of intellectual property, which might expose the assignor to risks associated with losing potential future revenues or claims related to the intellectual property.
- The assignor retains moral rights, which could lead to conflicts or legal complexities if the assignee's use of the intellectual property conflicts with the original creator's moral standards or personal reputation.
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