SaaS Escrow Asset
IP escrow
Protect the proprietary materials behind your software with a secure, independent recovery path for your most critical IP.
Secure deposits from your existing tools
Depositing proprietary materials should be simple and reliable. Codekeeper integrates with design, documentation, and development platforms so you can preserve your IP without changing how you work.
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What is IP escrow?
IP escrow is a legal agreement where a software vendor deposits their critical intellectual property, such as designs, documentation, or proprietary technology, with a neutral third party like Codekeeper.
If access to that IP becomes unavailable, the materials may be released to the beneficiary under the agreement so recovery, development, or operations can continue.
IP escrow is one of the asset types included within Codekeeper’s SaaS Escrow solution.
Why IP protection matters
Whether you’re delivering software or relying on it, losing access to essential IP can disrupt development, recovery, and long-term stability.
What if you lose access to your intellectual property?
How do you prove to customers that your IP is safeguarded?
How would your team maintain or rebuild functionality without the underlying designs or algorithms?
Who ensures your technical materials are complete, accurate, and always up to date?
Unlimited automated deposits keep your IP always up to date
Connect your storage, documentation, or development tools and let Codekeeper handle recurring deposits automatically, ensuring every version is captured without manual effort.
Flexible structure for storing diverse IP assets
From design files and diagrams to algorithms, technical documentation, and configuration materials, Codekeeper supports all formats required to reconstruct or maintain your software.
Verification options to validate completeness
Optional verification checks confirm your deposited materials are usable and accurately reflect the IP needed for recovery, reducing uncertainty during release events.
Transparent access management for depositors and beneficiaries
Both sides get access to dashboards that display deposit info, verification reports, agreement details, and update activity.
Guided assistance when a release condition occurs
If a release event happens, Codekeeper supports all parties, validating conditions and helping ensure IP is transferred securely and correctly.
Cost-effective monthly and annual plans
Codekeeper offers flexible subscriptions designed to simplify escrow management without the restrictive annual commitments common in the industry.
How does IP escrow work?
1. Define what will be protected
You specify which intellectual property assets will be deposited, along with update expectations and release conditions established in the agreement.
2. Make your first secure deposit
Upload required IP materials through Codekeeper’s platform. Our automated checks confirm the materials are complete and properly structured.
3. Keep your IP updated
Regular updates ensure your escrow reflects the most current version of your materials. Optional verification confirms accuracy and completeness.
4. Recover your IP if a release condition is met
If a defined trigger occurs, Codekeeper validates the request and provides secure access to the escrowed materials.
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From software risk to resilience
“Excellent service. This is easily the best way to handle it for both yourself and the client.”
“Codekeeper is a new service for creating escrow agreements for code, specifying the legal circumstances where source code can be accessed.”
“Source code escrow is a great service, and one that ALL developers who do client contract work should look into.”
Without IP escrow
Recovery slows down
Disruptions can halt operations
IP gaps increase costs
Trust becomes harder to maintain
With IP escrow
Recovery stays on track
Access to essential IP is always clearly defined
Risk is significantly reduced
Trust improves through independent oversight
Cover your full SaaS infrastructure
IP escrow is part of Codekeeper’s broader SaaS Escrow offering, which protects all components your service relies on — from underlying IP and deployment materials to external dependencies required for recovery.
Source code escrow
Preserve the codebase required to rebuild, maintain, or support your software.
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Data escrow
Safeguard the application data and configuration files required for restoration.
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Document escrow
Protect technical documentation and materials needed to rebuild or operate your software.
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Third-party dependencies escrow
Store the information required to manage external services and integrations.
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Deployment assets escrow
Vault the build scripts and operational materials needed to redeploy your environment.
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