IP Assignment Agreement
Assignment of copyright, code, designs and inventions to the company
- 1IdentifyIP and creators listed.
- 2DraftAssignments prepared.
- 3ExecuteSigned and stamped.
Share your details. We’ll reply on WhatsApp with the next steps and a checklist.
Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About IP Assignment Agreement
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
An IP assignment agreement transfers ownership of copyright, code, designs or inventions from the creator to the company. Under Section 19 of the Copyright Act, an assignment must be in writing, and if it doesn't state the duration it is deemed to be for five years, and if it doesn't state the territory, for India only. Founders' pre-incorporation work and freelancers' work need express assignments; investors check for them in due diligence.
Employees' work made in the course of employment usually belongs to the employer for copyright, but founders' work before incorporation, consultants' work and inventions need explicit assignment. Missing assignments are one of the most common due-diligence findings for startups.
We draft assignments that are worldwide and perpetual, cover future improvements, address moral rights and include cooperation for registrations, and we check stamp duty in your state.
| Law | Section 18–19, Copyright Act 1957; Patents Act for inventions |
|---|---|
| Form | Written and signed by the assignor |
| Default duration | 5 years if not specified |
| Default territory | India if not specified |
| Lapse | If assignee doesn't exercise rights within 1 year, unless agreed otherwise |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Startups before fundraising
- Companies using freelancers and agencies
- Founders who built the product before incorporation
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Assignment drafting
- Founder and contractor versions
- Stamp duty guidance
- Due-diligence clean-up
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
IP and creators listed.
Assignments prepared.
Signed and stamped.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
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Answers to the most common questions we get.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
