How Should Brands Handle Intellectual Property in ODM Collections?

ODM intellectual property needs clear permission, modification, branding, and resale rights.

Ownership, confidentiality, permission to use, and exclusivity are separate issues. Document preexisting assets and newly developed outputs, including patterns, artwork, technical data, and tooling; payment for development alone may not resolve every right or the conditions for transferring files to another production provider later. Identify assets that remain manufacturer-owned.