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CAD IP Checklist
Use this checklist to review CAD file movement, authorship evidence, sharing boundaries and technical review habits.
Editorial Grid
Authorship
Access
Versions
Review
Checklist
Before a CAD file leaves the team
Record authorship
Keep the creator, date, tool, file version and review owner attached to the file history.
Define access
Name the receiving person or company, the reason for access and the permitted use.
Freeze the version
Tie quotes, prints, manufacturing steps and claims to a named file state.
Review AI-assisted work
Keep prompts, outputs, review notes and accepted edits close to the final technical decision.
Separate commercial context
Keep contract, supplier and invoice context connected to the technical handoff.
Keep legal advice separate
Use qualified counsel for legal IP advice, contracts, patents, copyright or trade secrets.
Next Step
Use The Checklist With Technical Context
Pair the checklist with the CAD IP hub when file movement or ownership evidence matters.