Do you actually own the AI you build for clients?

I’ve seen a lot of AI founders get tripped up by this exact scenario: you use a free online template (like an N8N workflow) as a base to build a custom agent for a client, but when the project is done, who legally owns the final product?

The default legal answer is a complete mess that could prevent you from reusing your own custom work on future projects.

Most standard contracts don't address this, but there's a straightforward way to structure your client agreement that clearly defines IP ownership, protecting your core assets while giving the client exactly what they paid for.

I recorded a full deep-dive on this specific trap and other essential contract blindspots for AI founders (like contractor IP and data privacy) to help you all avoid it. Hope you find it valuable—let me know your thoughts in the comments!

-- Attorney Tatyana

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