Avoid IP Theft When Hiring Offshore Developers
Just the key IP risk areas to watch, best protection practices, and what to do if your IP is at risk offshore.
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FAQs
Look for teams with full-time developers, a proven track record, and legal transparency. Always ask for references, verify NDA practices, and test their response to IP-related questions before signing anything.
It might increase initial legal costs slightly for lawyer-reviewed contracts and individual NDAs. But it saves you far more in the long run by avoiding legal disputes, product rebuilds, or investor concerns.
Not unless it’s clearly stated in the contract. You need an IP assignment clause that transfers ownership to your company, payment alone doesn’t guarantee that.
No. An NDA only protects confidentiality. To protect ownership, you need a proper legal agreement with IP transfer terms and jurisdiction defined.
Ask about their contracts, NDA practices, developer agreements, security protocols, and willingness to share client references. If they’re vague or defensive, walk away.
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