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The Employee IP Agreement is a crucial document for organizations operating in New Zealand that need to protect their intellectual property rights in relation to employee-created works. This agreement is particularly important in sectors where employees regularly create, develop, or contribute to intellectual property assets. It establishes clear ownership rights, ensures proper assignment of IP from employees to the employer, and sets out confidentiality obligations in accordance with New Zealand legislation, including the Patents Act 2013, Copyright Act 1994, and Employment Relations Act 2000. The agreement is typically implemented at the start of employment but can also be executed during employment when necessary. It's designed to protect various forms of IP including inventions, software, designs, and creative works, while maintaining compliance with New Zealand's employment and intellectual property laws.

1. Parties: Identifies the employer and employee, including their legal names and addresses

2. Background: Sets out the context of the agreement, including the employment relationship and purpose of the IP agreement

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

4. Scope of Employment: Defines the employee's role and responsibilities relating to IP creation

5. Ownership of Intellectual Property: Establishes the employer's ownership of IP created during employment

6. Assignment of Rights: Contains formal assignment language transferring all IP rights from employee to employer

7. Disclosure Obligations: Employee's obligations to disclose all IP created during employment

8. Confidentiality Obligations: Requirements for maintaining confidentiality of company IP and trade secrets

9. Assistance and Documentation: Employee's obligations to assist with IP protection and documentation

10. Moral Rights: Addresses the employee's moral rights in relation to created works

11. Post-Employment Obligations: Continuing obligations after employment ends

12. General Provisions: Standard contract clauses including governing law, entire agreement, and amendments