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The Proprietary Information And Inventions Agreement is a crucial document used in India to establish and protect a company's rights over confidential information and intellectual property created during employment or engagement. This agreement is typically executed at the start of an employment or consulting relationship, particularly when the role involves access to sensitive information or the potential for creating intellectual property. It ensures compliance with Indian intellectual property laws while providing comprehensive protection for company secrets, innovations, and proprietary information. The document is essential for technology companies, research institutions, and any organization where intellectual property creation and protection are vital to business operations. It includes detailed provisions for invention assignment, confidentiality obligations, and procedures for disclosure of new innovations.
