This sample form, a detailed Assignment (Employee Inventor) document, is adaptable for use with entertainment, new products, intellectual property/multimedia business and other related areas. Tailor to fit your circumstances. Available in Word format.
If you cook up an idea during your personal time, you may own it outright, but it's best to check your employment agreement. Some companies have guidelines that might mean you need to disclose those as well.
Usually, yes! Companies often acknowledge employee inventors, so you can proudly take credit for your brainchild while still complying with company policies.
Once you disclose, the company will review it to determine if they want to pursue a patent or take any action. You'll be kept in the loop every step of the way.
Pretty much anything! It includes inventions like products, processes, designs, or improvements in any field that stem from the employee's work.
An employee inventor is someone who creates new ideas or inventions while working for a company, using the resources or time provided by the employer.
The main goal of the employee inventor assignment is to allow employees to disclose and protect their inventions developed during their employment, ensuring that both the employee and the company can benefit.