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I will draft a packaging design agreement defining artwork ownership
Brand IP, Packaging Contracts and Startup, Franchise Legal Specialist
I am Marie Keith, a US attorney specializing in intellectual property protection for packaging and brand artwork, plus franchise and startup business law across the US, UK, EU, and Canada. I draft air...
About this Gig
Under US copyright law, creators may retain ownership of packaging artwork unless your contract clearly transfers those rights. Without a written work-for-hire or IP assignment clause, your business could face restrictions on using or modifying its own packaging.
I am Marie Keith, a US attorney helping businesses protect brand assets and intellectual property across the US, UK, EU, and Canada.
What Your Agreement Covers:
- Copyright & IP Assignment: Secures ownership of agreed creative materials for your brand.
- Source Files: Clarifies delivery and ownership of AI, PSD, and vector files.
- Portfolio Rights: Limits the creator's use of completed work for self-promotion.
- Revisions & Approval: Defines editing rounds and final sign-off.
- Confidentiality: Protects unreleased products, branding, and business information.
Protect your packaging artwork and avoid costly ownership disputes.
Message me with your project details or order a package to secure your intellectual property rights.
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FAQ
Who owns the packaging design if there is no written contract
Under US law, the designer or agency retains copyright by default. You only get a license to use it. A written work-for-hire or assignment agreement is required to transfer ownership to your company.
Can the designer use my packaging design in their portfolio
Only if the contract allows it. I draft a limited portfolio license clause that lets the designer show the work for marketing, but strips any rights to license it to your competitors or modify it.
Does this cover trademark protection for the packaging
The agreement covers copyright in the artwork. For trademark protection of the logo or trade dress on the packaging, I include a rider coordinating with USPTO or EUIPO trademark filings.
What if the designer is located overseas
I draft agreements enforceable under US law with choice of law and jurisdiction clauses, plus international copyright principles under the Berne Convention for UK, EU, and Canadian designers.
What file formats must the designer deliver
I specify delivery of editable source files (AI, PSD, EPS, vector), print-ready PDFs, and web-optimized PNGs, plus a signed assignment of all rights upon final payment.
