IP & Contractor Pack

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The most common early-stage legal mistake: hiring a contractor without a proper agreement, then discovering they own the IP they built for you. This pack covers every document you need to engage contractors safely, from the agreement itself to NDAs, invention assignments, and a classification checklist so you don't accidentally create an employment relationship.

What's included

Contractor Agreement

Statement of Work (SOW)

One-way NDA

Invention Assignment (Contractor)

Contractor Onboarding Checklist

Worker Classification Checklist

Who it's for

Founders hiring their first freelancer or contractor
Startups building products with external developers or designers
Companies working with agencies and need clear IP assignment
Anyone who needs to distinguish contractors from employees

Common pitfalls without these documents

Without a written Invention Assignment, contractors may own the IP they create for you, even if you paid for it
Verbal agreements about confidentiality are nearly impossible to enforce in court
Misclassifying employees as contractors can trigger back taxes, penalties, and benefits claims (IRS, DOL, and state agencies)
Using a generic NDA without specifying what information is confidential leaves gaps in protection

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All documents are templates and checklists for general information only. Not legal advice. Have a qualified attorney review before use.