Patent Assignment Agreement Template for Germany

1. Employee Invention Rights: Required when the patent resulted from an employee invention, addressing compliance with German Employee Invention Act

2. Taxation: Include when specific tax arrangements need to be addressed between the parties

3. Confidentiality: Include when parties need to maintain confidentiality about the assignment or related know-how

4. Prior Agreements: Include when there are existing agreements affecting the patent rights being assigned

5. Assignment of Priority Rights: Include when priority rights from other jurisdictions need to be specifically addressed

6. Know-How Transfer: Include when associated technical knowledge needs to be transferred along with the patent

1. Schedule 1 - Patent Details: Detailed description of the patent(s) being assigned including registration numbers, jurisdictions, and status

2. Schedule 2 - Form of Patent Office Recording Documents: Templates or forms required for recording the assignment with the German Patent Office

3. Schedule 3 - Existing Licenses or Encumbrances: List of any existing licenses, security interests, or other encumbrances affecting the patent(s)

4. Appendix A - Technical Documentation: List of technical documents to be transferred with the patent (optional, only if know-how transfer is included)