Assignment of Pre-Employment Works Template

This Assignment of Pre-Employment Works Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on [Date], by and between:

Employer:
Name: __________________________
Company: __________________________
Address: __________________________

Employee:
Name: __________________________
Address: __________________________

Collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

1. Background

The Employee has created certain works prior to commencing employment that may be used in the course of their employment with the Employer. The Employer requires assurance that it holds full rights to such works relevant to its business.

2. Description of Works

The Employee represents that they have created the following works prior to employment:
[List and describe works, e.g., software code, designs, inventions]

3. Assignment of Rights

The Employee hereby assigns, transfers, and conveys to the Employer all rights, title, and interest in the Pre-Employment Works, including but not limited to copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and any related intellectual property rights.

4. Representations and Warranties

The Employee represents and warrants that:

• They are the sole creator and owner of the Pre-Employment Works.

• The works do not infringe upon any third-party intellectual property rights.

• They have full authority to assign these rights to the Employer.

5. Confidentiality

The Employee agrees to maintain strict confidentiality regarding the Pre-Employment Works and any proprietary information shared by the Employer.

6. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State/Country].

7. Entire Agreement

This document constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties and supersedes any prior agreements regarding the Pre-Employment Works.

8. Signatures

Employer Signature: __________________________ Date: _________
Printed Name & Title: __________________________

Employee Signature: __________________________ Date: _________
Printed Name: __________________________