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Intellectual Property Assignment
NextGen Docs form ND-1143. Search ND-1143 on docs.ngz.ca to make this document again.
Transfer ownership of copyright, designs, code, inventions or a trademark from one person or business to another, in writing.
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What you will fill in
- Who is giving up the rights (the assignor)
- Who is getting the rights (the assignee)
- What kind of IP is it?
- Describe the work exactly
- Price paid for the rights ($)
- Does the creator waive moral rights?
- Which province's laws apply?
- Date of this document
Good to know
- Under section 13(4) of the Copyright Act, an assignment of copyright is valid only if it is in writing and signed by the owner. A handshake or an email "you own it" is not enough.
- Moral rights stay with the creator even after an assignment, unless they waive them (Copyright Act s. 14.1).
- For a registered trademark, patent or design, send a copy to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) to record the new owner.
Help in your language
Every question comes with help like this. For example, “Who is giving up the rights (the assignor)”:
English: The creator or current owner. For example: Zara Hussain, freelance designer, Toronto ON.
اردو: پورا نام اور پتہ۔ کمپنی ہو تو کمپنی کا نام۔
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ: ਪੂਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਅਤੇ ਪਤਾ। ਕੰਪਨੀ ਹੋਵੇ ਤਾਂ ਕੰਪਨੀ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ।
हिन्दी: पूरा नाम और पता। कंपनी हो तो कंपनी का नाम।
Français: Le créateur ou propriétaire actuel. Par exemple : Zara Hussain, graphiste pigiste, Toronto (Ont.).
Questions people ask
How much does the Intellectual Property Assignment cost?
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Can I fill in the Intellectual Property Assignment in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi or French?
Yes. The finished document is in English, but every question has plain help in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and French, and you can speak your answers.
Do I need a lawyer?
Many people use this document on their own. If your situation is complicated, or a lot of money or your home is involved, talk to a lawyer or licensed paralegal. In Ontario, the Law Society Referral Service (findlegalhelp.ca) gives a free 30-minute consultation.
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