Templates
Employment
Employee Invention Assignment Agreement
Intellectual property agreement assigning employee inventions and work products to employer, covering prior invention exclusions, disclosure obligations, and patent cooperation for innovation protection.
Key Clauses
1
Assignment of Inventions
Transfers ownership of work-related inventions and IP to the employer.
2
Prior Inventions Exclusion
Lists pre-existing inventions the employee retains ownership of.
3
Disclosure Obligation
Requires prompt disclosure of all inventions conceived during employment.
4
Cooperation in Patenting
Obligates the employee to assist in patent applications and IP registration.
5
Moral Rights Waiver
Addresses waiver of moral rights where applicable under local law.
Use This Template
When You Need This
- Hiring engineers, designers, or researchers who will create IP during employment
- Ensuring the company owns inventions developed using company resources
- Protecting proprietary technology and trade secrets from departing employees
- Documenting prior inventions to avoid future ownership disputes