Employee IP Agreement Template for Switzerland

1. Pre-existing IP: Section to address any IP rights the employee owns prior to employment, used when employee brings significant prior IP

2. Third Party Rights: Provisions dealing with third-party IP rights, relevant when employee works with external collaborators

3. Open Source Software: Specific provisions for handling open source software, necessary for software development roles

4. Academic and Publication Rights: Special provisions for research or academic-oriented positions allowing publication rights

5. Compensation for Inventions: Special compensation terms for exceptional inventions, as may be required under Swiss law in certain cases

6. Non-Competition: Post-employment competitive restrictions, only when specifically needed and compliant with Swiss law restrictions

7. Moral Rights: Specific handling of moral rights in copyright works, particularly relevant for creative positions

1. Schedule 1 - Pre-existing IP: Detailed list of employee's pre-existing IP rights excluded from the agreement

2. Schedule 2 - Specific Projects: List of specific projects or works the employee will be involved in

3. Schedule 3 - Company IP Policies: Company's standard IP policies and procedures

4. Appendix A - IP Disclosure Form: Standard form for documenting and disclosing new inventions or works

5. Appendix B - Compensation Framework: Framework for additional compensation for exceptional inventions if applicable