How to Make the Best Out of Your Employees Inventions: Applicable Rules and Best Practices for Global Companies

A recording of the webinar and presentation materials are now available. 

As the global economy continues to integrate, companies are wrestling with how to manage innovations across borders. Given that most patentable inventions are developed in-house, can a global invention policy help attract and keep the most innovative employees? Are assignment agreements with employees appropriate regardless of where the innovation originates?

Join a panel of experts as they discuss the key differences between countries – including France, Germany, the US and Japan – and how to work across business units and boundaries to avoid the pitfalls that may arise from complex local rules.

Key topics will include:

• Applicable rules for employees inventions in major R&D jurisdictions
• Best practices at local and global levels
• How to deal with inventions developed by contractors and founders
• Managing local patent office’s filing requirements