Proprietary Rights Agreement Generator for Germany

1. Pre-existing IP: Section for declaring any pre-existing IP rights that are excluded from the assignment, used when contractor/employee brings existing IP

2. Third Party Rights: Provisions dealing with third-party IP rights, used when work might incorporate external IP

3. Non-Competition: Post-contractual non-compete provisions, only if specifically required and compliant with German competition law

4. Compensation: Specific compensation for IP rights, required for freelancers or special invention compensation

5. International Rights: Special provisions for international IP protection, used when international IP filings are anticipated

6. Data Protection: GDPR-specific provisions, required when personal data processing is involved

7. Works Council Reference: Reference to works council agreements, required if works council exists and has co-determination rights

1. Schedule 1: Pre-existing IP Register: Detailed list of any pre-existing IP rights excluded from the agreement

2. Schedule 2: Invention Disclosure Form: Standard form for reporting employee inventions as required by German law

3. Schedule 3: Specific Projects/Duties: Description of specific projects or duties covered by the agreement

4. Schedule 4: Compensation Schedule: Details of any specific compensation for inventions or IP rights

5. Schedule 5: Approved Third-Party Materials: List of approved third-party materials that may be used in work products

6. Appendix A: IP Processing Procedures: Internal procedures for handling IP rights and inventor notifications

7. Appendix B: Confidentiality Categories: Classification system for different types of confidential information