Federal IP Laws: Core federal statutes including Patent Act (35 U.S.C.), Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.), Trademark Act (Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C.), and Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA)
State Laws: State-specific regulations covering trade secrets, contracts, employment, and IP protection measures
Work-for-Hire Doctrine: Legal principle determining ownership of works created during employment or contractual relationship
Corporate Law Compliance: Relevant corporate laws including Delaware General Corporation Law and state-specific regulations governing corporate operations
Securities Regulations: Federal Securities Acts of 1933/1934 and state 'blue sky' laws that may impact IP assignment in relation to company ownership
Assignment Scope: Clear definition of what IP is being assigned, including present and future developments
Pre-existing IP: Identification and treatment of intellectual property created prior to founder's involvement with the company
Third-party Rights: Consideration of any existing third-party rights or licenses that might affect the IP assignment
Shop Rights: Employer's non-exclusive right to use employee inventions created using employer resources
Moral Rights: Treatment of moral rights, particularly for copyrightable works, including appropriate waivers
Confidentiality Obligations: Provisions regarding the protection of confidential information and trade secrets
Non-compete Considerations: Restrictions on competitive activities while ensuring compliance with state-specific enforcement limitations
Severability: Provisions ensuring that if one part of the agreement is found invalid, the rest remains enforceable
Survival Provisions: Specification of which obligations continue after the agreement's termination
