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