In This Episode You Will Learn:

• How to make sure intellectual property created by an employee is owned by you!
• The importance of having a clear job description for your employees
• What courts will factor in determining who owns the work created

 

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Show Notes:

Do you own the work your employees create? Or do they? We’re breaking down the factors a court would consider to determine who owns intellectual property created by an employee. So much of this begins with setting clear job descriptions for everyone you hire! Tune in for ways to set yourself up for success, have clear expectations with your employees, and determine who owns the work created within your business!

 

02:15 How to make sure intellectual property created by an employee is owned by you!

06:00 Determining the scope of employment.

09:00 What factors are in favor of an employee owning the work created?

12:15 What if your employee’s work from home?

14:20 Why did the employee create the work?