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Inventions created before commencement of employment contract clause

Original author: Susan Singleton
Consultant editor: Penelope Thornton, Hogan Lovells International LLP

When to use this model employee inventions contract clause

Use this model clause in an employment contract where the employee wishes to retain ownership of an invention or other intellectual property that they have made prior to commencing work for the organisation.