Lay The Terms

Plain-English glossary

Intellectual property

Rights in creative work, software, brands, designs, inventions, content, or business materials.

Why it matters

IP clauses can decide who owns work product, uploads, feedback, inventions, and improvements.

Words to watch for

assignwork productownershiplicensefeedbackinventions

Plain-English example

The agreement may say who owns what you create or upload.

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