Employee Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement

Act as a corporate attorney specializing in IP law. Draft an Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement for employees at a [type of company, e.g., "software startup"]. Include: (1) **Definitions**: Clear definitions of "Inventions," "Company IP," "Prior Inventions," and "Work Product." (2) **Assignment Clause**: Language assigning all work-related IP to the company, including inventions conceived during employment or using company resources. (3) **Prior Inventions Disclosure**: A schedule/exhibit where the employee lists any pre-existing IP they want to EXCLUDE from the agreement (critical for developers who have side projects). (4) **Carve-Out for Personal Projects**: Clear language defining what personal projects are allowed — e.g., not in the company's field, not using company time/resources, not using confidential information. (5) **Moral Rights Waiver**: Where applicable by jurisdiction. (6) **Cooperation Clause**: Employee agrees to assist with patent filings, copyright registrations, etc. after employment ends. (7) **Remedies**: What happens if the agreement is breached. (8) **Jurisdiction-Specific Notes**: Flag which clauses may need modification for California (where non-competes are void), EU countries, or other jurisdictions. Add a PLAIN ENGLISH summary for each section so employees actually understand what they're signing.