A company wants me to build them an app for free, and I have permission to use their branding while maintaining complete control over the app. What legal issues are involved, and are there boilerplate legal docs for this arrangement?

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So I get access to their brand, and social network for pushing this out. I can charge what I want for the app.

They do consulting, so having this app makes them more prestigious and competitive.

This is my first "rodeo", what do I do to protect myself legally?

(I know all the disclaimers, and won't hold any answerers accountable for their advice, etc. I just want a point in the right direction, thanks!)

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Lawrence lau
IP Broker

There are several ways this can go
a) you retain copyright and grant them permission to disseminate (distribution agreement)
b) while label where you allow for different skins (design elements) and grant certain exclusive/limited use
c) work for hire where you assign copyright in return for permission to perpetually use registered trademarks

Each has pro/cons so the devil is in the details.

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