IP Assignment Guide for Freelancers

By default, copyright belongs to the creator — you. Clients who want to own your work must receive an explicit written assignment. Understanding the difference between assignment, license, and work-for-hire protects your rights and lets you price IP transfer correctly.

Your name / studio

Client name

IP ownership arrangement

Payment condition for IP transfer

IP clause — paste into your contract

This clause is a starting point. Have a contracts attorney review any agreement involving significant IP transfer before signing.