![]() ![]() Intellectual property created during the course of an employee's employment does not equate to the employer's automatic and exclusive ownership of any and all intellectual property. Employers should not rely on assumptions of ownership ![]() These simple principles present challenges for employees and employers alike. However, intellectual property that is created by an employee, other than in the course of employment, is owned by the employee not the employer. With this investment, it should come as no surprise that employers generally own the intellectual property created by its employees in the course of their employment. Boyd, Barnes & Thornburg, LLPĬompanies often hire and invest in employees to develop new products, improve processes, create new technologies and develop new markets. December 2014 edition Employer and employee ownership of intellectual property: Not as easy as you think ![]()
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