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The Employee Innovation And Proprietary Information Agreement is essential for companies operating in Denmark who employ individuals involved in creative, technical, or innovative work. This document is particularly crucial given Denmark's specific legislative framework regarding employee inventions and intellectual property rights. It should be implemented at the start of employment or when an employee transitions into a role involving innovation or access to proprietary information. The agreement covers vital aspects including invention assignment, confidentiality obligations, and intellectual property rights, while ensuring compliance with Danish employment law, particularly the Act on Employee's Inventions. It's designed to protect the company's intellectual property while respecting employee rights under Danish law, including potential compensation for extraordinary inventions.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer and employee, including full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, employment relationship, and purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of key terms including Confidential Information, Intellectual Property, Inventions, Works, and Company Materials

4. Scope of Employment: Description of employee's role and general duties related to innovation and intellectual property creation

5. Confidentiality Obligations: Detailed provisions regarding the protection and non-disclosure of company confidential information

6. Assignment of Intellectual Property: Provisions for automatic assignment of IP created during employment to the company

7. Disclosure of Inventions: Employee's obligations to promptly disclose any inventions, improvements, or developments

8. Prior Inventions: Handling of pre-existing IP owned by the employee

9. Assistance and Cooperation: Employee's obligations to assist with IP protection and documentation

10. Return of Company Materials: Obligations regarding return of company property and materials upon termination

11. Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation: Restrictions on competitive activities and solicitation of employees/customers

12. Term and Survival: Duration of the agreement and provisions that survive termination

13. General Provisions: Standard clauses including governing law, severability, and entire agreement