Employee Invention Assignment Agreement

Employment

Intellectual property agreement assigning employee inventions and work products to employer, covering prior invention exclusions, disclosure obligations, and patent cooperation for innovation protection.

Employee Invention Assignment Agreement

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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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 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.

What should a Employee Invention Assignment Agreement include?

A comprehensive employee invention assignment agreement should include: assignment of inventions, prior inventions exclusion, disclosure obligation, cooperation in patenting, moral rights waiver.

When do I need a Employee Invention Assignment Agreement?

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.

Is this template legally binding?

Templates provide a strong starting point, but we recommend having important agreements reviewed by a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction to ensure they meet local legal requirements.

Can I customize this template?

Yes — all bracketed [placeholder] fields can be replaced with your specific information. You can also add, remove, or modify clauses to fit your particular situation.

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