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Proprietary Inventions And Assignment Agreement
"I need a Proprietary Inventions and Assignment Agreement for a South African biotech startup that's hiring senior research scientists and engineers, with special attention to inventions that combine AI and biotechnology, and provisions for international patent protection."
1. Parties: Identification of the parties to the agreement - typically the employer/company and the employee/contractor
2. Background: Context of the agreement, relationship between parties, and purpose of the agreement
3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of key terms including 'Proprietary Information', 'Inventions', 'Intellectual Property Rights', and other relevant terms
4. Scope of Employment and Duties: Description of employee's role and responsibilities relating to potential inventions
5. Disclosure of Inventions: Employee's obligation to promptly disclose all inventions, improvements, and discoveries
6. Assignment of Rights: Express assignment of all rights, title, and interest in inventions to the employer
7. Prior Inventions: Treatment of inventions made before employment relationship
8. Assistance and Cooperation: Employee's obligations to assist with IP protection and documentation
9. Confidentiality Obligations: Requirements for maintaining confidentiality of inventions and related information
10. Return of Materials: Obligation to return all materials and documentation related to inventions upon termination
11. Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation: Restrictions on competitive activities and solicitation of employees/customers
12. Term and Survival: Duration of agreement and provisions that survive termination
13. General Provisions: Standard clauses including governing law, jurisdiction, and amendment procedures
1. Third Party Agreements: Required when employee has existing obligations to third parties regarding intellectual property
2. University or Research Institution Rights: Needed when employee has affiliations with academic institutions that may claim rights to inventions
3. Government Rights: Required when inventions might be developed using government funding or resources
4. Open Source Components: Necessary when work may involve use of open source software or materials
5. International Rights: Include when protection is needed in multiple jurisdictions
6. Moral Rights Waiver: Required when dealing with copyrightable works where moral rights need to be addressed
7. Commission Disclosure: Include when employee may be entitled to additional compensation for certain inventions
1. Schedule A - Prior Inventions: List of all relevant inventions made by employee prior to employment
2. Schedule B - Excluded Inventions: List of any inventions specifically excluded from the scope of the agreement
3. Schedule C - Third Party Agreements: List of any existing agreements that may affect invention rights
4. Appendix 1 - Invention Disclosure Form: Standard form for documenting and disclosing new inventions
5. Appendix 2 - Assignment Deed Template: Template for formal assignment of specific inventions as they arise
6. Appendix 3 - Jurisdiction-Specific Requirements: Additional requirements specific to South African law or other relevant jurisdictions
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