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I will draft a solid startup co founder agreement and IP assignment contract
Professional Agreements for Solid Business Foundations
As a specialist in business contract drafting, I empower entrepreneurs and partners to build their ventures on a foundation of clarity and trust. My expertise lies in creating meticulous, comprehensiv...
About this Gig
Before you write a single line of code or talk to a single customer, you need a Co-founder Agreement. This contract is the "pre-nup" for your business. It aligns all founders on crucial issues and ensures that if someone leaves, the company and its intellectual property remain secure.
I will draft a robust co-founder agreement that covers the essential pillars of a successful startup partnership, giving you and potential investors the confidence that your company is built on a stable legal footing.
My comprehensive agreements include:
- Clear Definition of Roles & Responsibilities
- Equity Split & Ownership Structure
- Vesting Schedule: To ensure commitment (Standard & Premium)
- Intellectual Property (IP) Assignment: To ensure all work created belongs to the company (Standard & Premium)
- Decision-Making and Deadlock Provisions
- Founder Departure Scenarios (Good Leaver vs. Bad Leaver)
- Confidentiality & Non-Compete (Premium)
Protect your vision, your equity, and your relationships. Order a rock-solid co-founder agreement today!
Field of law:
Civil rights
Target country:
United States
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FAQ
What is IP Assignment and why is it so important for a startup?
Intellectual Property (IP) Assignment is a legal clause that transfers the ownership of any work (code, designs, business plans, etc.) created by a founder for the startup to the company itself. Without it, a departing founder could claim ownership of their work, crippling the company.
We are all friends, do we really need this?
Yes. A co-founder agreement isn't about mistrust; it's about professional clarity. It ensures everyone is on the same page about expectations, contributions, and the "what-ifs." Having these difficult conversations now prevents relationship-destroying conflicts later.
What is a "cliff" in a vesting schedule?
A cliff is a period at the beginning of the vesting schedule (usually one year) during which no equity is earned. If a founder leaves before the cliff period is over, they walk away with no equity. It's a powerful tool to protect the company from a co-founder who leaves very early on.
What makes the Premium package "investor-ready"?
Venture capitalists (VCs) and angel investors will not invest in a company with a messy or non-existent founder structure. The Premium package includes all the key elements they look for: clear IP assignment, standard vesting schedules, and confidentiality clauses, showing that you are a serious and
We've already been working together for a few months. Is it too late?
Not at all! It's better to get an agreement in place late than never. We can draft the agreement to reflect the work already done and establish a clear path forward for equity, IP, and future contributions.
