What 'Full IP Ownership' Actually Means — and Why It Matters

When a studio builds your product, who owns what you've built? The answer isn't always obvious — and the fine print matters enormously when it comes time to raise funding, hire an in-house team, or switch vendors.

What IP Ownership Covers

• Source code: All frontend, backend, and infrastructure code written for your project
• Design assets: UI screens, design system, Figma files, and brand assets
• Proprietary logic: Business logic, algorithms, and unique technical approaches
• Documentation: Technical specs, API docs, and architecture decisions

What to Watch Out For

Some studios retain a license to reuse code they write — particularly internal libraries or boilerplate. This is usually fine, but the agreement should clearly distinguish between shared infrastructure code (which they may reuse) and your unique product logic (which should be entirely yours).

Others retain rights until final payment is received — meaning if there's a payment dispute, your product is technically theirs. Always ensure IP transfer terms are explicit and tied to project milestones, not just final payment.

What We Do

Every Prodomark engagement transfers full intellectual property to the client on delivery. You get the code, the Figma files, the repositories, and the documentation — everything. No licensing arrangements, no lock-in. It's yours.