Topic: portfolio use clause

Negotiating Your IP: How to Retain Portfolio Rights for Your Best Work

Your portfolio is your single most valuable, career-defining asset. It is the engine of future growth and the tangible proof of your expertise. Yet for many elite professionals, a paradox emerges: the more significant the project, the more restrictive the contract, leaving your best work locked away by NDAs and complex IP clauses. This creates a persistent "compliance anxiety"—a fear that showcasing your achievements could breach confidentiality and damage critical client relationships.