Start with a solid foundation. Just like building a house, when
it comes to intellectual property (IP), this is a good start. After
over 45 combined years of IP experience, we have seen all types of
companies, with all levels of experience, make the occasional
mistake on IP. No matter how much IP experience a person has, it
can be valuable to have short, easy-to-consume reminders of the
basic things a company should consider. Here is our version of the
IP top 10 list.*
1. For all employees who may create inventions, technology or
other IP while working for you, have them sign an agreement
assigning all such IP to your company.
When an invention, technology or other works are created by an
employee who has not signed a good IP assignment agreement, it can
create major headaches. Well-drafted employment agreements often
include IP assignment obligations. Such obligations, however, can
also be established in other types of agreements. Regardless of the
exact
