Employee Work Copyright Assignment Agreement (Short Form)

This Agreement ("Agreement") is made between Employer: and Employee: as of Date:

1. Assignment of Copyright

Employee agrees that any works of authorship, including but not limited to documents, software, designs, and other materials created in the course of employment with Employer (collectively, "Works"), shall be the sole and exclusive property of Employer. Employee hereby irrevocably assigns to Employer all right, title, and interest in and to such Works, including all copyright rights therein.

2. Further Assurances

Employee agrees to execute any documents and take any actions reasonably requested by Employer to establish, confirm, or evidence Employer’s rights in the Works.

3. Exclusions

The foregoing shall not apply to any work created by Employee entirely on their own time and not using Employer resources, except for works that relate to Employer's business or actual or anticipated research and development.

4. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings.

Employer Signature
Name & Title:
Date:
Employee Signature
Name:
Date: