Employee Intellectual Property Agreement Template for New Zealand

1. Pre-Existing IP: Used when the employee brings existing IP to the role that needs to be excluded from the agreement

2. Third Party Collaboration: Include when the role involves working with external parties or joint development projects

3. Open Source Software: Required for software development roles where open source materials may be used

4. Academic and Publication Rights: Include for research-focused roles where publishing rights need to be addressed

5. Commissioned Works: Add when the role involves creating works specifically commissioned by clients

6. International IP Rights: Include when the employee's work may create IP rights in multiple jurisdictions

7. Competition Restrictions: Add when specific competitive activities need to be restricted in relation to IP

8. License Back Provisions: Used when the employee may need to use company IP for specific permitted purposes

1. Schedule 1 - Pre-Existing IP: Lists any IP owned by the employee prior to employment that is excluded from the agreement

2. Schedule 2 - Excluded Inventions: Details any specific inventions or works that are excluded from the scope of the agreement

3. Schedule 3 - IP Disclosure Form: Template form for employees to disclose new IP created during employment

4. Schedule 4 - Approved Outside Activities: Lists any approved activities where the employee can create IP outside of employment

5. Appendix A - IP Assignment Deed: Template deed for formal assignment of specific IP rights as needed

6. Appendix B - Confidentiality Requirements: Detailed procedures and requirements for handling confidential information