Jason Balich

Jason Balich

May 21, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

How to Take Ownership of Your Company's IP

For most companies, IP is their most valuable asset. When IP is created, the employee or consultant who created it freely (usually) assigns it to their employer or client. But sometimes, something goes wrong. Relationships can sour. The employee or consultant can leave. Or, the person might even pass away. If any of these things happen when there is no written assignment of the IP to the company, things can get messy.

By Jason Balich & Brandon Blackwell

7 minute read

October 04, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Is Your Company's NDA Up to Date With Robust IP Provisions?

Who owns the IP resulting from the collaboration ("New IP")? If your company's or your client's NDA does not answer that question or address any of the other following common IP questions, it may be time to update that NDA.

By Jason Balich and Brandon Blackwell

7 minute read