Common use of Protection of Patents Clause in Contracts

Protection of Patents. With respect to patents, Employee acknowledges and agrees that should the Employer or any affiliate of the Employer elect to file an application for patent protection, either in the United States or in any foreign country, on an Employer Invention with which Employee was involved, Employee, both during and after employment, will execute all necessary documents, including formal assignments to the Employer or any affiliate of the Employer relating to such patent applications. Employee further agrees to cooperate with any attorneys or other persons designated by the Employer or any of its affiliates as may reasonably be required for the timely prosecution of such patent applications. The Employer shall be responsible for all expenses incurred in the preparation and prosecution of all patent applications filed on its or their behalf. Employee moreover represents and warrants to the Employer that Employee holds or owns no patents, either individually or jointly with others, except as disclosed to Employer in writing.