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The Employee Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement is a crucial document for businesses operating in the Philippines where employees are involved in creating, developing, or contributing to intellectual property. This agreement, governed by Philippine law including the Intellectual Property Code and Labor Code, establishes clear ownership rights over IP created during employment. It should be implemented at the start of employment relationships where employees may create or contribute to IP, including software, inventions, designs, creative works, or confidential information. The agreement helps prevent future disputes over IP ownership, ensures proper assignment of rights, and protects company assets while maintaining compliance with Philippine legal requirements regarding employee rights and IP protection.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer and employee, including their complete legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, employment relationship, and purpose of the IP assignment

3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of key terms including Intellectual Property, Works, Inventions, Confidential Information, and other relevant terms

4. Scope of Employment: Description of employee's role and responsibilities relevant to IP creation

5. Assignment of Rights: Core provisions detailing the transfer of IP rights from employee to employer

6. IP Created During Employment: Provisions specifically addressing IP created during the course of employment

7. Pre-existing IP: Treatment of IP owned by employee prior to employment

8. Disclosure Obligations: Employee's obligations to disclose new inventions or works to the employer

9. Assistance and Documentation: Employee's obligations to help secure and protect IP rights

10. Confidentiality: Provisions regarding confidential information and trade secrets

11. Return of Materials: Requirements for returning company materials containing IP upon employment termination

12. Survival of Obligations: Specification of which obligations continue after employment ends

13. Governing Law: Specification of Philippine law as governing law

14. General Provisions: Standard clauses including severability, entire agreement, and amendments