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I will draft independent contractor agreements with ip protection
Licensed US Attorney, Venture Grade Corporate and Commercial Legal Drafting
I am Jerry A. Ruthruff, a licensed U.S. attorney (Bar No. 001274) providing institutional-grade corporate legal services. I specialize in Delaware corporate governance, venture capital readiness, e-co...
About this Gig
Hiring contractors without enforceable contracts risks worker misclassification penalties from the IRS/DOL and permanent loss of intellectual property. I am Jerry A. Ruthruff, a licensed U.S. attorney (Bar No. 001274), drafting protective contractor and software development agreements.
Independent contractors own the IP they create unless a legally sufficient assignment exists in writing. I draft ironclad agreements that preserve complete IP ownership for your enterprise.
What I Deliver:
- Bespoke Independent Contractor Agreements & Master Services Agreements (MSA)
- Scope of Work (SOW) templates with precise acceptance and milestone criteria
- Irrevocable IP Assignment & Work-Made-for-Hire provisions
- Enforceable Non-Disclosure (NDA) and Non-Solicitation clauses
- Worker Classification terms safeguarding against 1099/W-2 liability
Secure your proprietary code, creative assets, and client relationships. Select your package to order your custom agreement today.
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FAQ
Why isn't a standard "Work Made for Hire" clause enough to secure IP?
Under U.S. copyright law, independent contractors own their creations unless the work falls into narrow statutory categories and includes explicit, present-tense IP assignment language ("hereby assigns").
How does this agreement protect against IRS/DOL worker misclassification?
The agreement establishes behavioral and financial control boundaries, specifying independence, tax responsibilities, tool ownership, and scheduling flexibility to align with common-law agency standards.
Can I reuse the Statement of Work (SOW) template for multiple contractors?
Yes. The Standard and Premium tiers include modular SOW templates allowing you to adjust deliverables, fees, milestones, and acceptance timelines without modifying the core legal terms.
Does this contract protect against software developers claiming ownership of source code?
Yes. It contains comprehensive clauses ensuring that all developed code, documentation, architectures, and associated trade secrets transfer completely and irrevocably to your business upon creation.
Is this contract enforceable across different U.S. states?
Yes. The agreement is drafted under U.S. commercial contract principles with customizable governing law and dispute jurisdiction clauses appropriate for your state of operation.
