ip-clause-review

Review IP contract clauses and generate risk-ranked memos.

183|37|Updated May 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zhou210712/claude-for-legal-ZH --skill ip-clause-review-zhou210712
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Skill: ip-clause-review
Source: https://github.com/zhou210712/claude-for-legal-ZH/tree/main/ip-legal/skills/ip-clause-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zhou210712/claude-for-legal-ZH --skill ip-clause-review-zhou210712

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill turns messy, contract-provided intellectual property (IP) language into a structured risk memo by spotting ownership/transfer defects, unclear licensing scope, and weak IP guarantees or remedies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ownership & transfer defect detection: Reviews whether IP transfer language uses the right legal mechanics (e.g., “transfer” vs “agree to transfer”), covers the intended scope, and addresses author moral rights implications when relevant.
  • Clause-by-clause IP risk memo generation: Produces risk-ranked, per-clause review blocks with plain-language explanations, severity levels (🔴/🟠/🟡/🟢), and concrete replacement suggestions when appropriate.
  • Cross-clause consistency checks: Verifies alignment between grant scope, warranties, indemnities, termination effects, and other related documents (e.g., SOW/Order/annexes), plus jurisdiction-specific prompts for IP issues.

Quick Start

Load your practice image in the IP plugin, then run ip-clause-review with the contract file path or pasted IP clauses to get a risk-ranked review memo with suggested edits.

Frequently Asked Questions about ip-clause-review

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I review IP clauses in a contract for ownership transfer defects?

To review IP clauses for ownership transfer defects, paste the relevant contract sections or provide the file path. The Skill analyzes whether transfer language uses correct legal mechanics and covers the intended scope, then outputs a risk-ranked memo with severity levels and suggested edits.

What IP risks should I look for in employment or consultant agreements?

Key IP risks in employment and consultant agreements include unclear licensing scope, weak warranty or indemnity provisions, and ownership-transfer defects such as using agree to transfer instead of immediate transfer. The Skill flags these issues clause by clause with plain-language explanations and replacement suggestions.

Can I check licensing scope and indemnity provisions across an SOW and master agreement?

Yes, the Skill performs cross-clause consistency checks to verify alignment between grant scope, warranties, indemnities, and termination effects across related documents like SOWs, Order forms, and annexes, ensuring no conflicting IP terms exist between the master agreement and supplements.

Do I need a practice image to run an intellectual property clause review?

Yes, a practice image context is required. You must load your practice image into the IP plugin before running the review, as it provides the jurisdiction-specific prompts and approval-routing guidance needed to generate the final risk-ranked memo.

Does contract analysis for IP clauses include jurisdiction-specific guidance?

Yes, the contract analysis includes jurisdiction-specific prompts for IP issues. After reviewing ownership transfer, licensing scope, and indemnity provisions, the Skill applies jurisdiction checks and provides approval-routing guidance within the generated risk memo.