Document background
The Assignment Of Invention Agreement is essential in Swiss business and research environments where the transfer of invention rights needs to be formally documented and legally secured. This document is typically used when an inventor or group of inventors needs to transfer their rights to an invention to another party, such as when employees assign inventions to their employer, when universities transfer rights to commercial partners, or in M&A transactions involving intellectual property. Under Swiss law, particular attention must be paid to employee rights and fair compensation for inventions. The agreement must comply with the Swiss Federal Act on Patents for Inventions and related legislation, ensuring all aspects of the invention transfer are properly addressed, from initial assignment to future patent prosecution responsibilities.
