Employee Part Rights Form

EMPLOYEE PART RIGHTS FORM

Employee Name:    Employee ID:

Personal Information

Position Information

Start Date:    Salary / Rate:

Full-time   Part-time   Contractor   Other:

Definition of Parts and Ownership

For purposes of this form, "Parts" means physical components, subassemblies, prototypes, tooling, fixtures, materials, component designs, and related tangible items and drawings or digital design files created, produced, modified, or otherwise developed, either alone or jointly, by the Employee during the term of employment and within the scope of their duties. Employee acknowledges that, unless specifically provided otherwise in a separate written agreement executed by an authorized representative of the Employer, all Parts created or developed by the Employee in the course of employment are the exclusive property of the Employer.

Employee hereby assigns and agrees to assign to the Employer all right, title and interest in and to Parts and any related rights, including but not limited to any tangible and intangible property rights, prototypes, design files, drawings, specifications, and any improvements arising therefrom. Employee waives any moral rights to the extent permitted by law. This assignment does not apply to Parts that are specifically listed by the Employee as pre-existing or owned prior to employment and accepted in writing by the Employer.

Compensation and Transfer of Parts

Except where a separate written agreement provides for compensation for specified Parts, Employee acknowledges that no additional compensation is owed for the creation, modification or transfer of Parts to the Employer beyond regular wages or other compensation expressly agreed in writing. Any agreement for payment or royalties for particular Parts must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Employer.

Return of Property and Custodial Responsibility

Employee agrees to maintain appropriate custody and safekeeping of any Parts assigned to or in Employee’s possession. Upon request or upon termination of employment, Employee must promptly return all Parts, prototypes, tooling, drawings, digital files, and other Company property. Employee shall not retain any copies, originals, or reproductions of drawings or digital design files except with prior written authorization.

Acknowledgement of Custody Policy:    I acknowledge receipt of the Employer’s Part Custody and Return Policy and agree to comply with its provisions.

Confidentiality and Proprietary Rights

Employee will treat all information relating to Parts, processes, specifications, supplier lists, pricing, and designs as confidential and proprietary. Employee will not disclose, use, or permit the use of any such confidential information except as necessary to perform assigned duties for the Employer. This obligation continues after termination of employment to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Legal Disclosures

At-Will Employment: Employment with the Employer is at-will unless otherwise expressly provided in a separate written agreement signed by an authorized representative. Either the Employer or the Employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice, except where prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity: The Employer provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Applicant Certification and Authorization

I certify that all information provided on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement, omission or misrepresentation may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. I authorize the Employer to contact my prior employers and references to verify the information provided and to conduct background and security checks as permitted by law.

Authorization to Contact Previous Employers and Conduct Background Checks:    I authorize such contacts and checks.

Employment History

From:    To:

From:    To:

Education

Graduation Date:    Field of Study:

Professional References

Phone:    Email:

Phone:    Email:

Phone:    Email:

Acknowledgements

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the policies and terms in this Employee Part Rights Form and that I will comply with all obligations relating to Parts, confidentiality, and return of property. I understand that failure to comply may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination and legal remedies.

Acknowledgement:    I have read, understand, and agree to the terms set forth in this form.

Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

Any dispute arising from or related to this form shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Employer maintains its principal place of business, without regard to conflict of law rules. Parties will first attempt to resolve disputes through good faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes may be resolved by arbitration or litigation as provided in the Employer’s policies or a separate written agreement.

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