Specify in an agreement that: - it is not work for hire - you own IP - client gets non-exclusive license to use IP without rights to sub-license, sell or tran

Specify in an agreement that: - it is not work for hire - you own IP - client gets non-exclusive license to use IP without rights to sub-license, sell or transfer the license. I was pretty successful to actually ask client if he wants to own IP or not. No - ok! Yes - ok - for the double price of engagement. Everyone is happy.