Intellectual Property Employment Contract Template for South Africa

1. Moral Rights: Section addressing moral rights in creative works, particularly relevant for creative industries

2. International IP Rights: Additional provisions for employees working across multiple jurisdictions

3. Academic and Publication Rights: For employees in research or academic roles, addressing rights to publish and present

4. Revenue Sharing: Provisions for sharing revenue from commercialized IP, if applicable

5. Third Party IP: Handling of third-party IP rights and obligations when using external IP

6. Open Source Compliance: For software development roles, addressing open source software usage and compliance

7. Training and Development: Provisions regarding IP-related training and skill development

8. Dispute Resolution: Specific procedures for resolving IP-related disputes

1. Schedule A - Description of Duties: Detailed description of employee's role and responsibilities

2. Schedule B - Pre-existing IP: List of IP owned by employee prior to employment

3. Schedule C - Compensation Structure: Detailed breakdown of salary, benefits, and IP-related incentives

4. Schedule D - Approved External Activities: List of permitted external professional or academic activities

5. Appendix 1 - IP Assignment Form: Standard form for documenting specific IP assignments

6. Appendix 2 - Confidentiality Requirements: Detailed confidentiality procedures and requirements

7. Appendix 3 - IP Reporting Procedures: Procedures for documenting and reporting new IP

8. Appendix 4 - Company IP Policy: Reference to or copy of the company's general IP policy