Copyright Act, 1957
Governs assignment of copyright in original literary, artistic, musical, and software works — must be in writing.
Transfer IP ownership cleanlyand with full legal protection.
An IP Assignment Agreement that permanently transfers ownership of patents, trademarks, copyright, or designs — with clear representations, registry recording, and investor-ready documentation.
Founder IP AssignmentCopyright TransferTrademark AssignmentPatent Transfer
Rs 3,999
All-Inclusive
Registry Ready
Trademark & Patent
Investor-Ready
Due Diligence Standard
What we handle for you
An IP Assignment Agreement that transfers full legal ownership with clear title, representations, and registry recording support.
Full IP Transfer
Draft full assignment with all rights, title, and interest transferred without reservation — leaving no ambiguity about who owns the IP.
Representations & Warranties
Include representations and warranties that the assignor has clear title to the IP, it does not infringe third-party rights, and is free from encumbrances.
Moral Rights Waiver
Address moral rights waivers for copyright assignments where relevant — particularly for software and creative works.
Registry Recording Support
Assist with recording the assignment with the Trademark Registry or Patent Office to update official records and make the transfer effective against third parties.
The 4-Step Assignment Process
From IP identification to registry recording — a clean, complete IP transfer that satisfies investor due diligence.
01
Identify the IP
Describe the intellectual property being assigned — type of IP, creation details, current ownership, and the reason for assignment.
02
Lawyer Drafts the Assignment
Our IP lawyer prepares an assignment agreement that transfers full legal ownership clearly and with all necessary representations.
03
Review & Execute
Both parties review and sign the agreement. For registered IP (trademark, patent), the assignment is also recorded with the relevant Registry.
04
Registry Recording
For trademarks and patents, we assist in filing the assignment with the Trademark or Patent Registry to update official records.
Legal Framework
IP assignment in India is governed by specific rules for each type of IP — copyright, trademark, patent, and design — all requiring written documentation.
Trade Marks Act, 1999
Governs trademark assignment — may be with or without goodwill. Must be registered with the Trade Marks Registry.
Patents Act, 1970
Governs patent assignment and requires registration of the assignment with the Patent Office to be effective against third parties.
Designs Act, 2000
Governs assignment of registered industrial designs.
Client Success Stories
“Our investor required that all founder-created IP be formally assigned to the company before closing. LegalKonnect prepared the IP assignment agreement and helped us record the trademark transfer with the Registry.”
SV
Sriram Venkatesh
Bengaluru“I developed software before my co-founder and I incorporated the company. The IP assignment formalised the transfer cleanly. Our due diligence went smoothly because the IP trail was clear.”
NK
Nandini Krishnamurthy
HyderabadFrequently Asked Questions
Stamp Duty Not Included
Government stamp duty charges apply to registered documents and vary by state. These are paid directly to the government and are not part of our service fee. Your advocate will confirm the applicable amount for your state before any document is executed.
Yes. Under Indian law, assignments of copyright must be in writing and signed by the assignor. For trademarks and patents, written assignment is required and must be recorded with the respective Registry to be effective against third parties.
Assignment permanently transfers ownership — the assignor loses all rights to the IP. A licence grants usage rights for a defined period and purpose while the licensor retains ownership. Which is appropriate depends entirely on the commercial objective.
The assignor should warrant that they are the sole and exclusive owner of the IP, that the IP does not infringe any third-party rights, that it is not subject to any encumbrances or licences, and that they have full authority to assign it.
Yes, and it should be. Investors routinely require that all IP relevant to the business — created by founders before or after incorporation — is formally assigned to the company. An IP assignment agreement is the standard mechanism for doing this.