Prior Inventions Employment Agreement Template for India

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

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the employment relationship and purpose of documenting prior inventions

3. Definitions: Key terms including 'Prior Inventions', 'Intellectual Property Rights', 'Confidential Information', and other relevant terms

4. Disclosure of Prior Inventions: Employee's obligation to disclose all relevant prior inventions and the process for such disclosure

5. Ownership of Prior Inventions: Confirmation of employee's ownership of prior inventions and reservation of rights

6. Company Rights: Scope of company's rights regarding prior inventions, including any licenses granted

7. Future Inventions: Clear distinction between prior inventions and future inventions created during employment

8. Confidentiality Obligations: Requirements for maintaining confidentiality of both prior inventions and company information

9. Assistance and Cooperation: Employee's obligations to assist with documentation and protection of inventions

10. Term and Survival: Duration of the agreement and provisions that survive employment termination

11. General Provisions: Standard clauses including governing law, amendments, severability, and entire agreement

1. Schedule A - List of Prior Inventions: Detailed listing of all prior inventions with descriptions, patent numbers, and registration details

2. Schedule B - Prior Invention Documentation: Copies or references to documentation proving ownership and development of prior inventions

3. Schedule C - Existing Licenses or Encumbrances: List of any existing licenses, agreements, or encumbrances affecting the prior inventions

4. Appendix 1 - Disclosure Form: Standard form for documenting and disclosing prior inventions

5. Appendix 2 - Certification: Employee certification of completeness and accuracy of prior invention disclosures