Employee Inventions

Many inventions are created by company employees. Bryn Aarflot’s expert lawyers and patent advisors can help deal with conflicts that may arise in connection with employee inventions, whether you are an employee or an employer.

The Employee Inventions Act regulates patentable inventions made in the workplace. Inventions that are made where there is an employment relationship, often lead to the employer acquiring ownership of the invention or gaining a right of use. However, most legal provisions can be waived by agreement. Our lawyers can help draft agreements on employee inventions or assist if a conflict arises.

Disputes in this area often concern the question of entitlement to an invention, or how to compensate the inventor for their efforts. The Mediation Board for Employee Inventions is a free mediation service and invaluable in the event of a dispute. Bryn Aarflot sits on the Mediation Board.