How do I protect my IP when hiring developers or contractors?
The written clauses a contractor agreement needs to actually transfer ownership, and the two rights an assignment alone never covers.
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Copyright
Plain-language answers on copyright, written from primary sources.
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How do I license my intellectual property to someone else?
The steps to licensing IP in Canada, why the writing requirement trips people up, and how licensing a trademark differs from copyright or patents.
Who owns intellectual property created by contractors or employees?
The federal rule that flips ownership from creator to employer, why contractors keep their work, and the patent gap most businesses miss.