Confidential Information And Invention Assignment Agreement Template for New Zealand

1. Third Party Information: Used when the employee may have access to confidential information of company clients or partners

2. Non-Competition: Include when requiring post-employment competitive restrictions (must be reasonable and justified)

3. Non-Solicitation: Include when preventing solicitation of employees or customers is necessary

4. Garden Leave: Include for senior employees who may be placed on paid leave during notice periods

5. Moral Rights Waiver: Include when dealing with copyright works where moral rights might be relevant

6. International Rights: Include when IP protection in multiple jurisdictions is needed

7. Open Source Software: Include for technology companies dealing with open source software

8. Privacy Obligations: Include detailed privacy obligations when handling personal information is part of the role

1. Schedule 1 - Prior Inventions: List of pre-existing inventions excluded from assignment

2. Schedule 2 - Excluded Information: List of information specifically excluded from confidentiality obligations

3. Schedule 3 - Approved Activities: List of external activities or commitments approved by the company

4. Appendix A - Security Procedures: Detailed security procedures for handling confidential information

5. Appendix B - IP Assignment Forms: Standard forms for documenting specific IP assignments

6. Appendix C - Acknowledgment Form: Form for acknowledging receipt and understanding of the agreement