Outside general counsel for Naperville and Chicagoland service businesses
Intellectual Property Counsel
Legal counsel designed for your business structure
For creative agencies and professional services firms, intellectual property is often the most valuable asset—and the most misunderstood. Ownership assumptions, vague licensing language, and incomplete talent agreements can undermine long-term value. As outsourced general counsel, we help structure IP protection that aligns with how your business creates, licenses, and delivers work.
The Legal Challenges We Address
Unclear ownership of work product
Without precise contract language, ownership rights may remain ambiguous between agencies, clients, and contributors.
Talent and collaborator agreements
Freelancers and creators often retain rights unintentionally when agreements are incomplete or inconsistent.
Licensing misalignment
Clients may use content beyond agreed scope, creating disputes over usage and compensation.
Our Approach as Outside General Counsel
We draft and review IP provisions within client agreements, talent contracts, and internal policies.
We advise on licensing structures that reflect your commercial model while protecting core assets.
We support leadership in addressing IP disputes early, before escalation.
How Agencies Use Our Retainer Services
- IP ownership and licensing language embedded in contracts
- Talent and contributor agreement drafting
- Ongoing IP risk review tied to new offerings
This work integrates closely with Contracts & Commercial Agreements services.
Illinois-Specific Compliance
We advise on Illinois contract interpretation, work-made-for-hire standards, and state-law considerations affecting IP ownership.
Clarify ownership, licensing, and protection strategies.