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2 resources from Nolo we point founders to, and the questions each answers.

📖 Book
Paid Intermediate

Why we picked it A working handbook with ready-to-use contractor agreements and sample IP assignment language, including a version written for the hiring business. Each chapter explains the clause before handing you the text, so you learn why each line matters. Worth owning if you hire contractors regularly and want to stop reinventing the contract.

Consultant & Independent Contractor Agreements

From Nolo by Stephen Fishman

  • Includes business-side contractor agreements with IP assignment clauses.
  • Explains confidentiality, scope, and ownership in plain language.
  • Recent editions address contractors' use of AI tools.
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Answers How do I make sure I actually own the code my freelancer writes?
📄 Article
✓ Link checked Free Beginner

Why we picked it A free companion to Nolo's book that lays out the two tools you need: a work-for-hire clause where it applies, and an assignment clause for everything else. It is short and specific to works made by contractors, which is exactly your situation with a freelance developer. A good sanity check on any contract you are handed.

How to Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights in Works Created By Contractors

From Nolo by Nolo

  • Use assignment language, not just a work-for-hire label.
  • Contractors keep ownership by default unless they sign it over.
  • Cover both copyright and any patentable inventions.
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