IP deposit and escrow
Registration of creative works in copyright depositories to secure proof of authorship, and source code escrow arrangements that protect licensees if the vendor fails to maintain the product.
What our clients face
Protecting IP before an investment or deal
You have developed software, a video game, digital art, or another creative work and need formal proof of authorship. Registration in a recognized depository creates an official record of ownership — a timestamp and certificate that simplify proving authorship if your work is copied or contested.
Ensuring continuity through source code escrow
You license critical software from a third-party vendor and need a guarantee that your business will not be disrupted if the vendor goes bankrupt, stops maintaining the product, or breaches the license agreement. A source code escrow arrangement places the vendor's source code with a neutral third-party escrow agent, with predefined release conditions.
Game studios and software companies
Seeking to confirm copyright ownership before a publishing deal or funding round, or requiring escrow arrangements to satisfy investor and partner due diligence requirements.
Software licensees and enterprise buyers
Who depend on third-party software and need contractual assurance that source code will be accessible if the vendor fails to perform.
Our approach
National registry registration
Filing in your home country's copyright registry to obtain official documentation of ownership.
U.S. Copyright Office registration
Securing a certificate from one of the most respected copyright authorities worldwide, widely accepted by major platforms and business partners.
INTEROCO registration
Obtaining a certificate from the International Online Copyright Office, recognized in 181 countries that are members of the Berne Convention.
Source code escrow structuring
Designing and negotiating escrow agreements that define deposit materials, release triggers, and verification procedures — ensuring the licensee receives usable source code if the vendor ceases support or enters insolvency.
Escrow agent selection and coordination
Recommending a reputable third-party escrow agent, coordinating the initial deposit, and setting up periodic update and verification schedules.
Stages of work
Consultation
We discuss your IP portfolio, business context, target jurisdictions, and whether you need copyright deposit, source code escrow, or both.
Strategy and registry selection
We recommend the optimal combination of national, U.S., and international registries for deposit, and identify the appropriate escrow structure and agent.
Documentation preparation
For deposit, we prepare application materials including descriptions, source code packages, or artwork files. For escrow, we draft or review the escrow agreement and define release conditions.
Filing, deposit, and execution
We submit applications to the selected registries and coordinate the signing of the escrow agreement and the initial source code deposit with the escrow agent.
Delivery and ongoing support
You receive official certificates of registration and a fully executed escrow agreement. We assist with periodic escrow deposit updates and verification.
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