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Copyright-employee statement drafting

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Employer copyright does not cover everything.
For freelancers, work outside the scope of employment, and work created prior to employment — without a declaration, you run the risk that the rights remain with the creator.

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  • Free adjustment round
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  • Express delivery possible
  • Available in Dutch and English

How does it work?
Our services include a free consultation, a draft document, a revision round, and a final document. We invoice after sending the draft document.

Experience with legal services for entrepreneurs since 2001
Lawyers and legal professionals.Direct contact with a specialist who thinks practically.
Fixed rates.Where possible, clarity regarding costs in advance.
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An incorrect document often provides a false sense of security.
You think everything is taken care of, but only discover whether the document actually works during a conflict or claim.

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Free intake

We discuss your company, the purpose of the document, and the key risks.

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Draft or check

We draft a custom document or review your existing document legally.

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Final version

You will receive a final version with instructions on correct usage.

Mr. Jaime Boogaers
Mr. Jaime Boogaers
Corporate Law
Attorney, 16 years of experience

A legal document must not only be legally correct. Above all, it must align with how the entrepreneur will actually use the document

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Our expertise

Our lawyers and in-house counsel specialize in drafting, reviewing, and amending legal documents and contracts. We look not only at the legal text but also at how you use the document in practice.

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Every business operates differently. That is why we take your industry, customers, working methods, and specific risks into account.

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  • Thousands of agreements per year
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from 99.- per document

Do you already have a document, but are unsure if it is still correct? We check content, risks, and practical usability.

  • Our legal expert spends 0.5 to 1.5 hours on the check
  • Telephone intake with a lawyer
  • Checks on content, risks, and practical usability
  • Attention to liability, payment, and termination
  • Concrete points for improvement and legal advice
  • Delivered within 3 working days, express delivery possible
from 199.- per document

Is your document outdated, copied, generated with AI, or no longer suitable? We check and adjust the document.

  • Our legal expert spends 1.5 to 2.5 hours checking and making adjustments
  • Telephone intake with a lawyer
  • Verification of the existing document
  • Adaptation to your business and working methods
  • Suitable for new services, customers, or risks
  • Delivered within 5 working days, express delivery possible

About us

Our expertise

Our lawyers and in-house counsel specialize in drafting, reviewing, and amending legal documents and contracts. We look not only at the legal text but also at how you use the document in practice.

Custom solutions for your industry

Every business operates differently. That is why we take your industry, customers, working methods, and specific risks into account.

Our facts

  • Active since 2001
  • Lawyers and in-house counsel
  • Fixed rates in advance
  • Tailored legal solutions for entrepreneurs
  • Thousands of agreements per year

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Meet our office

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Why MKB Juristen?

Since 2001, we have been active as a no-nonsense legal firm for entrepreneurs. We quickly get to the heart of the matter: with a thorough assessment, clear answers, and a document that works practically.

  • Nationwide coverage
  • First consultation free and without obligation
  • Fixed rates where possible
  • Affordable legal advice from lawyers and legal experts
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First, see how we work

A legal document requires trust. You see immediately who we are, how we help entrepreneurs, and why we do not work with standard templates.

  • You can view our working method before submitting an application
  • You will get a feel for the office and the people faster
  • The video supports the choice for customized legal solutions
  • After that, you can immediately request a quote or intake

What you can expect from us

We translate your situation into a legal document that you can actually use. You won't receive a loose template, but a document tailored to your business, agreements, and risks.

  • A clear roadmap: intake, concept, revision round, and final version
  • Practical explanation on how to use the document
  • Legal attention to liability, payment, and termination
  • Where possible, provide clarity in advance regarding price and delivery time
Are you unsure whether you should have the document drafted, checked, or amended?
During the initial consultation, we will determine the sensible course of action together. Afterward, you will know exactly where you stand.

Why customization?

A legal document only works well if it aligns with your business, agreements, risks, and industry. That is why we do not work with a standard generator, but with legal experts who assess your situation.

  • Prepared for your company
  • Telephone consultation included
  • No standard template
  • Review by legal specialists

What do you get?

You will receive a legal document that is practical and aligns with the agreements you wish to make.

  • Draft document or legal review
  • One adjustment round
  • Clear explanation where necessary
  • Fixed price where possible

The founders of MKB Juristen

Our organization consists of several small teams working within various legal fields. Each legal field has its own senior in-house counsel and/or lawyers.

Denian Wielhouwer

Corporate lawyer in corporate law & business expert

Denian Wielhouwer

Annelore Hendriks

Corporate lawyer, corporate law, administrative law

Annelore Hendriks

Ilja van Driel

Corporate law attorney, employment law

Ilja van Driel

Jaime Boogaers

Corporate law, ICT & privacy law, energy law attorney

Jaime Boogaers
Custom choices

Which choices determine the content?

The correct statement depends on your organization and the type of work. These choices determine the content.

Choice or question Why this matters legally
Do you work with employees or also with freelancers? Article 7 does not apply to freelancers; transfer is required in that case.
Is creating works part of the job? If not, employer copyright does not automatically cover the work.
Do employees also do relevant work in their own time? Regulate how you handle work outside your position.
Do you want to be able to freely adapt and publish the works? In that case, a regulation regarding personality rights is important.
Are you bringing work from a previous employer or education? Regulate the rights to pre-existing works.
Clauses and provisions

What belongs in a copyright statement?

These are the components that make employees' rights to work comprehensive, with the legal focus.

Provision Relevant to Legal point of attention
Confirmation of employer copyright Always Confirm that the copyright to work in the course of employment rests with the employer (Article 7 of the Copyright Act).
Transfer for other cases Always Transfer the copyright for work that falls outside Article 7.
Description of the works Always Describe the types of work involved (software, designs, texts).
Pre-existing works Recommended Regulate rights to work that already existed prior to employment.
Personality rights Always Where possible, waive attribution and the right of objection (Article 25 of the Copyright Act).
Duty to cooperate Recommended Requires the employee to cooperate with registration or transfer.
Confidentiality Recommended Link confidentiality to the works produced and know-how.
Applicable law Always Choose Dutch law and the competent court.
Use in practice

How do you use the declaration correctly?

The declaration works best if you use it in a timely and broad manner. Please note the following.

Situation What should you do? Point of attention
Upon commencement of employment Have the statement signed with the employment contract Afterwards, the employee is less inclined to sign.
In creative or IT roles Apply the statement to all creators It is precisely there that valuable copyright arises.
For projects with third parties Check if rights can be passed on You can only transfer what you own.
Upon termination of employment Confirm that the rights remain with the employer Prevent future claims.
Common mistakes

Common mistakes regarding employee copyright

We see these errors most often, with consequences for the ownership of your IP.

Wrong Consequence Better approach
Assuming that everything automatically belongs to the employer Rights sometimes remain with the creator Closing the gaps in Article 7 with a declaration.
Equating freelancers with employees No employer copyright Arrange a separate handover for freelancers.
Ignoring personality rights Maker opposes change Arrange distance to the extent permitted by law.
Forgotten pre-existent work Unclear rights to older code Explicitly include existing works.
Use a standard model Does not match your positions Customization per type of maker and work.
Risk profile

What is your situation and what do you pay attention to?

The emphasis varies by organization. If you recognize your situation, you know where the focus should lie.

Risk profile Example Focus in the document
Software company with developers Much valuable copyright Conclusive transfer and source code rights.
Agency with designers and copywriters Creative work for clients Transfer of rights to clients.
Mix of employees and freelancers Different regimes Choosing the right route for each maker.
Employee with side activities Work outside the scope of the position Clear delineation of what falls under the employment relationship.
Additional documents

What else do you need in addition to this statement?

The copyright statement governs the work of employees. In these situations, you need an additional document.

Situation Supplementary document Why
You arrange the employment relationship yourself Employment contract Include employer copyright and IP clauses therein.
A freelancer creates work for you Copyright Agreement For transfer or license outside of employment.
You want to protect know-how and work Confidentiality Agreement For the protection of confidential information.
Explanation of this document

Drafting an employee copyright statement, why?

Not every entrepreneur knows exactly what an employee copyright declaration is, when you need one, and which risks they must cover. That is why we explain below what this document entails, what you should look out for, and why customized legal solutions are important.

What is an employee copyright statement?

A copyright declaration establishes that the copyright to works created by an employee in the course of employment — software, websites, texts, designs — rests with the employer, and supplements the statutory regulations where they fall short. This prevents disputes regarding who holds the rights to what your people create.

Employer copyright: Article 7 of the Copyright Act

According to Article 7 of the Copyright Act, copyright in works created in the course of employment belongs to the employer, provided that three conditions are met: there is an employment contract (Article 7:610 of the Dutch Civil Code), the creation of such works is part of the employee's duties, and the employer has control over the form. This is dispositive law, so you can deviate from it contractually.

Where the statutory regulation falls short

Article 7 does not apply to freelancers and self-employed persons, nor to work created outside the scope of employment, nor always to work that existed prior to the employment relationship. In those cases, a declaration offers a solution: it explicitly transfers the copyright and closes the gaps left by the law.

Personality rights

Even if the copyright is held by the employer, the creator retains their moral rights, such as the right to attribution and the right to object to the alteration of the work (Article 25 of the Copyright Act). A declaration may stipulate that the employee waives certain moral rights to the extent possible.

Difference from a deed of transfer

A copyright statement confirms and supplements employer copyright within the employment relationship. If someone transfers rights outside of employment — for example, a freelancer — you use a copyright agreement that governs the transfer or license.

Have a copyright statement drawn up

Our legal experts draft a custom copyright statement that confirms employer copyright, fills gaps, and regulates moral rights. Fixed price upfront and a free consultation.

Are you unsure whether your document is legally correct? We would be happy to assess the sensible course of action: drafting, reviewing, or amending.
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Why not use a standard document?

A standard document often seems like a quick solution, but usually does not fully align with your company, agreements, risks, and way of working. Our legal experts draft documents that fit your situation.

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Not tailored to your business
Tailored to your company, industry, and working methods
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Verification of current and practical provisions
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Explanation regarding the use of the document

A standard document seems cheap, until it doesn't fit your situation properly. That is why we provide custom legal solutions tailored to your business.

Custom solutions per industry and company

Every business operates differently and faces different legal risks. Therefore, we tailor the document to your industry, customers, agreements, and way of working.

Webshops & e-commerce

Focus on online sales, delivery, returns, complaints, payment, digital products, and consumer regulations.

Business services

Attention to the assignment, additional work, liability, payment, termination, and reliance on client information.

Construction, installation & execution

Attention to planning, delivery, warranties, additional work, materials, delays, and liability risks.

Software, SaaS & digital services

Attention to licenses, availability, support, updates, data, intellectual property, and limitation of liability.

Trade, supply & wholesale

Attention to delivery, transport, payment, retention of title, warranties, delivery times, and international agreements.

Consultants, freelancers & advisors

Attention to scope, best efforts obligations, cancellation, payment, liability, and confidential information.


A legal document only has value if it suits your practice. That is why we look not only at the text, but also at how you use the document in your business.

Common mistakes with legal documents

A legal document often seems simple, but small errors can have major consequences later on. In practice, we see that entrepreneurs run the greatest risk when a document does not align well with their business, agreements, or way of working.

  • Using a standard document that does not suit the company
  • Forgot important agreements regarding payment, delivery, liability, or termination
  • Have a document generated without legal review
  • Continuing to use old documents while the company has changed
  • Not knowing how the document should be used correctly in practice

A legal document only prevents problems if it suits your situation. That is why we look not only at the text, but also at your company, agreements, and risks.

Why is a standard document often not enough?

Because a standard document does not take into account your industry, customers, risks, and specific agreements, important provisions may be missing or not align well with your practice.

Can I create a legal document myself using AI?

AI can assist in creating text, but does not independently assess whether the document is legally appropriate, complete, and usable for your business. Legal review therefore remains important.

When do I need to have my document checked?

Have your document checked if your business has changed, you have new customers or services, you have doubts about existing agreements, or the document has not been updated for a long time.

Will I also receive an explanation about the use of the document?

Yes. We explain how to use the document in practice, what to look out for, and which steps are important to prevent disputes afterwards.

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