Here as some sample forms you can use. Our office uses most of them. We invite you to freely distribute them to any one in need of same. We would appreciate your advising where they came from.
Every business person needs this form. If you don't use it you are a fool.
- Application for Registration of Copyright
For the do it yourselfer.
- Application for a Trade Mark currently in Use.
- Application for a Trade Mark Proposed for Use.
To register your first business name.
- Declaration As to Trade Name
Protect your rights to unregistered intellectual property with these two resolutions.
- Resolution of the Shareholders
- Resolution of the Directors
Before you discuss your business plans with anyone it would be wise to have one of these signed.
- Confidentiality Agreement
- General non-compete Agreement
Once you start to hire staff you need to protect yourself.
- Employment Agreement
- Acknowledgement - Employer
- Acknowledgement - Employee Long
- Conflict of Interest Declaration
- Employee Nondisclosure Agreement
- Employee Agreement on Proprietory Rights
- Employee Agreement on Inventions and Patents
- Employee non-compete Agreement
There are lots of forms for assigning title. Here is one simple sample. In general you would be wise to have all assignment documents prepared by your lawyer.
- Assignment of Copyright
It is our intention to add to this list from time to time. If you are in need of a form, or wish to suggest one, then let us know and we will see what we can find. E-mail ARVIC your requests.
Application for Registration of Copyright
I, (We), (Name),
of (Full Address)
Hereby declare that I am (we are) the owner(s) of the Copyright
in the original (Literary, Dramatic, Musical, Artistic or any
combination or mechanical contrivance,) work entitled:
(Name of Work)
by (Name)
of (Full Address)
and that the said work (insert either or)
(Either) was first published by the issue of copies thereof to
the public on the ____ day of _______, 1996, in the City of ______________,
in the Province of ____________.
Or is unpublished.
I (we) hereby request you register the Copyright of the said work
in my (our) name(s) in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright
Act.
I (we) forward herewith the prescribed fee for the examination,
registration and issue of a certificate of registration of copyright.
Dated at _________, __________ this _____ day of ______________, 1997.
___________________________
Address all correspondence on the subject of this application to Arvic
Search Services Inc., #260, 2323-32 Ave NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 6Z3. The agent for the applicant can also be reached by Phone at
(403) 234-0844, by Fax at (403) 294-0944 or by Internet E-mail
at varcuri@arvic.com.
Application for the Registration of A Trade Mark Used in Canada
The Applicant, ____________, the full postal address of whose principal place
of business is, ___________, ____________, hereby applies for the registration, in
accordance with the provisions of the Trade Marks Act, of the
Trade Mark identified below.
The Trade Mark is represented by the attached drawing.
The Trade Mark is the word, "_______________"
The Applicant disclaims the right to the exclusive use of the
, apart from the Trade Mark.
The Trade Mark has been used in Canada by the Applicant in association
with all the specific wares listed hereafter and the Applicant
requests registration in respect of such wares. The Trade Mark
has been so used in Canada in association with the general class
of wares comprising the following specific wares: . Since
The Applicant intends to use the Trade Mark in Canada in association
with , and the Applicant requests registration in respect of such
wares.
The Trade Mark has been used in Canada by the Applicant in association
with all the specific services listed hereafter and the Applicant
requests registration in respect of such services. The Trade
Mark has been so used in Canada in association with the general
class of services comprising the following specific services:
_________________________________
The operation of a business dealing in. Since _____________
The Applicant intends to use the Trade Mark in Canada in association
with the operation of a business dealing in and the Applicant
requests registration in respect of such services.
The Applicant is satisfied that he is entitled to use the Trade
Mark in Canada in association with the described above.
The Applicant appoints Victor G. Arcuri of the firm, Arvic Search
Services Inc., whose full postal address is, #260, 2323-32 Ave NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 6Z3 as the firm to
whom any notice in respect of the Application or Registration
may be sent, and upon whom service of any proceedings may be given
or served with the same effect as if they had been given to or
served upon the Applicant or Registrant.
Executed at Edmonton, Alberta this .
Per:
Arvic
its Trade Mark Agents
Address all correspondence on the subject of this application to Arvic
Search Services Inc., #260, 2323 - 32 Ave NE, Calgary, Alberta
T2E 6Z3. The agent for the applicant can also be reached by Phone at
(403) 234-0844, by Fax at (403) 294-0944 or by Internet E-mail
at varcuri@arvic.com.
Application for the Registration of A Trade Mark Proposed for Use in Canada
The Applicant, ___________, the full postal address of whose principal place
of business is, ___________, __________, hereby applies for the registration, in
accordance with the provisions of the Trade Marks Act, of the
Trade Mark identified below.
The Trade Mark is shown in the attached drawing.
The Trade Mark is the word, "_____________".
The Applicant disclaims the right to the exclusive use of the
, apart from the Trade Mark.
The Applicant intends to use the Trade Mark in Canada in association
with , and the Applicant requests registration in respect of such
wares.
The Applicant intends to use the Trade Mark in Canada in association
with the operation of a business dealing in , and the Applicant
requests registration in respect of such services.
The Applicant is satisfied that he is entitled to use the Trade
Mark in Canada in association with the described above.
The Applicant appoints Victor G. Arcuri of the firm, Arvic Search
Services Inc., whose full postal address is, #260, 2323-32 Ave NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 6Z3 as the firm
to whom any notice in respect of the Application or Registration
may be sent and upon whom service of any proceedings may be given
or served with the same effect as if they had been given to or
served upon the Applicant or Registrant.
Executed at Edmonton, Alberta this .
Per:
By: ______________________
Arvic
its Trade Mark Agents
Address all correspondence on the subject of this application to Arvic
Search Services Inc., #260, 2323-32 Ave NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 6Z3. The agent for the applicant can also be reached by Phone at
(403) 234-0844, by Fax at (403) 294-0944 or by Internet E-mail
at varcuri@arvic.com.
Declaration As to Trade Name
I, _________, of the City of Calgary, in the Province of Alberta, hereby
certify that;
1. I am carrying on or intend to carry on trade and business as
XXX in the City of Calgary, in the Province of Alberta,
under the style and trade name of:
2. No other person or persons are associated with me in the said
business.
3. The said business has been carried on under the said name of
since and will continue for an indefinite period.
DATED AND SIGNED at Calgary, in the Province of Alberta by my agents.
________________________,
Signed on behalf of the Applicant
by Arvic Search Services Inc.
________________________,
(Resident Address)
________________________,
DOING BUSINESS IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
Resolution of the Shareholders of (Company Name)
BE IT RESOLVED as a Resolution of the Shareholders of the Corporation
THAT:
1. The name of the Corporation be changed from
to
2. THAT the following persons be and are hereby elected Directors
of the Corporation, to serve until the next Annual General Meeting
of the Corporation or until their successors are appointed or
elected.
3. THAT any goodwill associated with the use of the trade name
or trade marks that have been used by any of the shareholders
is the property of the shareholders.
4. THAT the shareholders have authorized the corporation as a
licensed user of the intellectual propertys that are owned by
the shareholders.
5. THAT the care custody and control of all intellectual property
currently used by the corporation or in the future developed for
use by the corporation, shall remain in the hands of the shareholders.
ASSENTED TO AND ADOPTED as a Resolution of the Shareholders of
the Corporation as evidenced by their signatures set out below.
Resolution of the Directors of (Company Name)
made this ____ day of ________, A.D. 19___
WHEREAS:
1. The Corporation is desirous of changing its name to
2. The Corporation has changed its registered office and records
address to
3. Mr. A.B.C has tendered his resignation as a Director of the
Corporation effective immediately;
4. By Resolution made as of the date above written, the Shareholders
of the Corporation elected the following persons to be the Directors
of the Corporation, namely:
5. It is necessary for such Directors to elect or appoint officers
of the Corporation for the ensuing year;
6. Mr. ________ is desirous of surrendering his 90 Class "B"
shares in the Corporation back to Treasury;
7. Mr. ________ is desirous of purchasing 90 Class "A" shares
in the Corporation from Treasury;
8. That the goodwill associated with any and all currently used,
or proposed for future development, intellctual properties by
the corporation, shall at all time remain in the care, custody
and control of the shareholders who licensed the corporation to
use such intellectual properties.
Confidentiality Agreement
AGREEMENT and acknowledgement between (Company) and (Undersigned).
WHEREAS, The Company agrees to furnish the Undersigned access
to certain confidential information relating to the intellectual
properties and affairs of the Company. and
WHEREAS, The Undersigned agrees to review, examine, inspect or
obtain such information only for the purposes described below
and to otherwise hold such information confidential and secret
pursuant to the terms of this agreement.
BE IT KNOWN,
that the Company has or shall furnish to the Undersigned certain
confidential information, described on the attached list, and
may further allow the Undersigned the right to inspect the business
of the Company and/or interview suppliers, customers, employees
or representatives of the Company, all on the following conditions:
1. The Undersigned agrees to hold all confidential or proprietory
information or trade secrets ("information") in trust
and confidence and agrees that it shall be used only for the contemplated
purpose, and shall not be used for any other purpose or disclosed
to any third party.
2. No copies will be made or retained of any written information
supplied.
3. At the conclusion of our discussions, or upon demand by the
Company, all information, including written notes, photographs,
or memoranda shall be returned to the Company.
4. This information shall not be disclosed to any employee, consultant
or third party unless said party agrees to execute and be bound
by the terms of this agreement.
5. It is understood that the Undersigned shall have no obligation
with respect to any information known by the Undersigned or generally
known within the industry prior to date of this agreement, or
that shall become common knowledge within the industry thereafter.
6. The Undersigned acknowledges the information disclosed herein
is proprietory or trade secrets and in the event of any breach,
the Company shall be entitled to injunctive relief as a cumulative
and not necessarily successive remedy.
7. This agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of the parties, their successors and assigns.
Signed under seal this _______ day of ________________ , 19 __ .
General non-compete Agreement
FOR GOOD CONSIDERATION, the Undersigned jointly and severally
covenant and agree not to compete with the business of (Company)
and its lawful successors and assigns.
The term "not compete" as used herein shall mean that
the Undersigned shall not directly or indirectly engage in a business
or other activity described as:
not with standing whether said participation be as an owner, officer,
director, employee, agent, consultant, partner or stockholder
(excepting as a passive investment in a publicly owned company).
This covenant shall extend only for a radius of ___ miles from the present location of the Company at___ and shall remain in full force and effect for ___ years from date hereof. In the event of any breach the Company shall
be entitled to full injunctive relief without need to post bond,
which rights shall be cumulative with and not necessarily successive
or exclusive of any other legal rights.
This agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of the parties, their successors, assigns and personal representatives.
Signed under seal this __ day of _____ , 19__.
__ .
Employment Agreement
Employment Agreement, between (the "Company") and (the
"Employee").
1. The Company employs the Employee on the following terms and
conditions.
2. Term of Employment. Subject to the provisions for termination
set forth below this agreement will begin on the _____ day of
______ , 19 ___, and terminate on the _____ day of _______, 19 ___ .
3. Salary. The Company will pay the Employee a salary of $ __
per year, for the services of the Employee, payable at regular
payroll periods.
4. Duties and Position. The Company hires the Employee as (position),
and his duties will be ____________________________________ .
The Employee's duties may be reasonably modified at the Company's
direction.
5. The Employee agrees to Devote Full Time to the Company. The
Employee will devote his full time, attention, and energies to
the business of the Company, and, during his employment, will
not engage in any other business activity, regardless of whether
such activity is pursued for profit, gain, or other pecuniary
advantage. However, the Employee is not prohibited from making
personal investments in any other businesses, so long as those
investments do not require him to participate in the operation
of the companies in which he invests.
6. Confidentiality of Proprietory Information. The Employee agrees
that he will not, during or after the term of his employment,
reveal such information, or any part of it, to any person, firm,
corporation, or association. If the Employee does reveal, or threaten
to reveal, this information, the Company will be entitled to an
injunction restraining the Employee from disclosing same, or from
rendering any services to any entity to whom said information
has been or is threatened to be services to any entity to whom
said information has been or is threatened to be services to any
entity to whom said information has been or is threatened to be
disclosed. The right to secure an injunction is not exclusive,
and the Company may pursue any other remedies it has against the
Employee for a breach or threatened breach of this condition,
including the recovery of damages from the Employee.
7. Reimbursement of Expenses. The Employee may incur reasonable
expenses for promoting the Company's business, including expenses
for entertainment, travel, and similar items. The Company will
reimburse the Employee for all business expenses after the Employee
presents an itemized account of his expenditures.
8. Vacation. The Employee will be entitled to a yearly vacation
of weeks at full pay. The Employee will take his yearly vacation
over a consecutive period beginning on or after ______________________
and ending on or before
9. Disability. If the Employee cannot perform his duties because
of illness or incapacity for a period of more than __________________
weeks, the compensation otherwise due him during his illness or
incapacity will be reduced by percent. The Employee's full compensation
will be reinstated when he returns to work and is able to discharge
his duties. However, if the Employee is absent from work for any
reason for a continuous period of over _________ months, the Company
may terminate the Employee's employment, and the Company's obligations
under this agreement will cease on that date.
10. Termination of Agreement. Without cause, the Company may terminate
this agreement at any time upon ________ days' written notice
to the Employee; if the Company requests, the Employee will continue
to perform his duties and be paid his regular salary up to the
date of termination; in addition, the Company will pay the Employee
on the date of termination a severance allowance of $________________
less taxes, CPP and UIC required to be withheld. Without cause,
the Employee may terminate his employment upon _________________
days' written notice to the Company; the Employee will be required
to perform his duties and will be paid his regular salary up
to the date of termination but will not receive a severance allowance.
Further, despite anything to the contrary contained in this agreement,
the Company may terminate the Employee's employment upon ___________
day's notice to the Employee if any of the following events occurs:
(a) The sale of substantially all of the Company's assets to a
single purchaser or group of associated purchasers; or
(b) The sale, exchange, or other disposition, in one transaction
of the majority of the Company's outstanding corporate shares;
or
(c) The Company's bona fide decision to terminate its business
and liquidate its assets; or
(d) The merger or consolidation of the Company with another company.
11. Death Benefit. If the Employee dies during his term of employment,
the Company will pay to the Employee's estate any compensation
due him up to the end of the month in which the Employee dies.
12. Restriction on Post employment Competition. For a period
of ___ years after the end of this agreement, the Employee will
not, within a ___ mile radius of the Company's present place of
business, own, manage, operate, control, consult to or be employed
by any business similar to that conducted by the Company.
13. Assistance in Litigation. The Employee will, upon reasonable
notice, furnish such information and proper assistance to the
Company as it may reasonably require in connection with any litigation
in which it is, or may become, a party.
14. Effect of Prior Agreements. This agreement supersedes any
prior agreement between the Company or any predecessor of the
Company and the Employee, except that this agreement shall not
affect or operate to reduce any Employee, except that this agreement
shall not affect or operate to reduce any benefit or compensation
inuring to the Employee of a kind elsewhere provided and not expressly
provided in this agreement.
15. Settlement by Arbitration. Any claim or controversy that arises
out of or relates to this agreement, or the breach of it, will
be settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the
American Arbitration Association. Judgment upon the award rendered
may be entered in any court possessing jurisdiction of arbitration
awards.
16. Limited Effect of Waiver by Company. If the Company waives
a breach of any provision of this agreement by the Employee, that
waiver will not operate or be construed as a waiver of later breaches
by the Employee.
17. Severability. If, for any reason, any provision of this agreement
is held invalid, the other provisions of this agreement will remain
in effect, insofar as is consistent with law. If this agreement
is held invalid or cannot be enforced, then to the full extent
permitted by law any prior agreement between the Company (or any
predecessor thereof and the Employee will be deemed reinstated
as if this agreement had not been executed.
18. Assumption of Agreement by Company's Successors and Assignees.
The Company's rights and obligations under this agreement will
inure to the benefit and be binding upon the Company's successors
and assignees.
19. Oral Modifications Not Binding. This instrument is the entire
agreement of the Company and the Employee. Oral changes will have
no effect. It may be altered only by a written agreement signed
by the party against whom enforcement of any waiver, change, modification,
extension, or discharge is sought.
Signed under seal this ____________ day of ____________________
, 19__ .
_______________________
Company
Acknowledgement - Employee
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT by______________________________________ (Employee).
I understand I am being employed by (Company) in a temporary capacity
only and for such time as my services are required. I understand
that this employment may be temporary and does not entitle me
to any special consideration for permanent employment. I further
understand that my temporary employment may be terminated at any
time without cause or pursuant to disciplinary procedures set
forth for permanent employees. I also understand that I am not
eligible to participate in any fringe benefit programs or retirement
program or any other programs available to permanent employees
(unless required by law) and in the event I am allowed participation
in any benefit or program, then my continued participation may
be voluntarily withdrawn or terminated by the Company.
Dated:_________________
In the presence of: __________________________ __________________________
Employee
Acknowledgement - Employee Long
The Undersigned hereby enters into a certain arrangement or affiliation
with (Company), as of this date. In accordance therewith the Undersigned
confirms:
1. The Undersigned is an independent contractor and is not an
employee, agent, partner or joint venturer of or with the Company.
2. The Undersigned shall not be entitled to participate in any
vacation, medical or other fringe benefit or retirement program
of the Company and shall not make claim of entitlement to any
such employee program or benefit.
3. The Undersigned shall be solely responsible for the payment
of income taxes, UIC, CPP and other such tax deductions on any
earnings or payments made, and the Company shall withhold no such
payroll tax deductions from any payments due. The Undersigned
agrees to indemnify and reimburse the Company from any claim or
assessment by any taxing authority arising from this paragraph.
4. The Undersigned and Company acknowledge that the Undersigned
shall not be subject to the provisions of any personnel policy
or rules and regulations applicable to employees as the Undersigned
shall fulfill its responsibility independent of and without supervisory
control by the Company.
Signed this __________ day of __________________,19 __ .
_____________________ _________________________
Independent Contractor Company
Employee name:
Company name:
I have read and understand the Company policy statement on conflicts
of interest and declare that neither I nor, to the best of my
knowledge, any member of my immediate family has any conflict
between our personal affairs or interests and the proper performance
of my responsibilities for the Company that would constitute a
violation of that Company policy. I further declare that I will
continue to maintain my affairs in accordance with the requirements
of that policy.
To my best knowledge no relation is employed by the Company, and
neither myself or any relation owns, is employed by or affiliated
with any customary supplier or customer with which the Company
does business, and I agree to promptly notify the Company upon
learning of any such affiliation.
___________________________
Employee's Signature
___________________________ Date
Confidentiality Agreement
Date: To:
Re:
We understand that the above captioned individual who was previously
employed by our firm is now in the employ of your organization.
We want to inform you of certain continuing obligations that this
individual has to our company relative to confidential trade secrets
or proprietary information which may have been obtained or developed
during his employ with our company, and an existing agreement
to hold same confidential.
It is not our intention to prevent this individual or any other
prior employee from applying the general knowledge of the industry
or skill acquired while employed by our company, which of course,
may be exercised freely. Protection of the company's confidential
information is our only concern. As an organization also possessing
confidential data and trade secrets, I am sure you understand
our position. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated.
__________________________
Very truly,
Employee Nondisclosure Agreement
In consideration of being employed by (Company), the undersigned
employee hereby agrees and acknowledges:
1. That during the course of my employ there may be disclosed
to me certain trade secrets of the Company; said trade secrets
consisting of:
a) Technical information: Methods, processes, formulea, compositions,
systems, techniques, inventions, machines, computer programs and
research projects.
b) Business information: Customer lists, pricing data, sources
of supply, financial data and marketing, production, or merchandising
systems or plans.
2. I further agree that I shall not during, or at any time after
the termination of my employment with the Company, use for myself
or others, or disclose or divulge to others including future employers,
any trade secrets, confidential information, or any other proprietory
data of the Company in violation of this agreement.
3. That upon the termination of my employ from the Company:
a) I shall return to the Company all documents and property of
the Company, including but not necessarily limited to: drawings,
blueprints, reports, manuals, correspondence, customer lists,
computer programs, and all other materials and all copies thereof
relating in any way to the Company's business, or in any way obtained
by me during the course of my employ. I further agree that I shall
not retain any copies, notes or abstracts of the foregoing
b) The Company may notify any future prospective employer or third
party of the existence of this agreement, and shall be entitled
to full injunctive relief for any breach.
c) This agreement shall be binding upon me and my personal representatives
and successors in interest, and shall inure to the benefit of
the Company, its successors and assigns.
Signed under seal this ______ day of __________________ , 19 __
. ____________________ _________________________
Company Employee
Employee Agreement on Proprietory Rights
Date:
Proposal for:
I state that I now have suggestions, ideas or inventions, and
may in the future have other suggestions, which I now request
the Company to consider. I understand that the Company cannot
receive such suggestions in confidence; therefore, it is agreeable
to me to submit my suggestions to the Company under the following
conditions:
1. The Company's review of my suggestions is made only pursuant
to my request, and submitted proposals or suggestions will not
be treated as secret or confidential.
2. No obligation or contract of any kind is assumed by nor may
be implied against the Company unless or until I have entered
into a formal written contract with the Company pertaining to
such suggestions and any obligation shall be only such as is expressed
in such written contract.
3. Neither the Company nor any of its affiliates shall have any
rights under any patents I now have or may later obtain for my
suggestions covered by this letter, unless said rights are expressly
reserved by agreement, but, in consideration of their examining
my suggestions, I hereby release them from any liability in connection
with my suggestions or from liability because of their use of
my suggestions or of any portion thereof, except such liability
as may accrue under valid patents now or hereafter issued. accrue
under valid patents now or hereafter issued.
Subject to these conditions, I certify that, prior to the above
date, I have not made any disclosure to the Company or any of
its affiliates regarding my suggestions and that the entire disclosure
now made by me to the Company is included in the attached documents
described below and submitted for retention by the Company as
a permanent record.
If, at any time, I make any additional disclosures regarding such
suggestions, I will furnish the Company with a complete description
of such additional disclosure, so that it can be made a part of
the permanent record of the Company.
__________________________ __________________________
Signature of Employee Address of Employee
The following are attached:
1) ____________________________________________________
2) ____________________________________________________
3) ____________________________________________________
Employee Agreement on Inventions and Patents
Agreement made between ________________________, hereinafter referred
to as "Company" and ___________________________ , hereinafter
referred to as "Employee".
In consideration of the employment or continued employment of
Employee by Company, the parties agree as follows:
1. Employee will or may have possession of or access to facilities,
apparatus, equipment, drawings, systems, formulae, reports, manuals,
invention records, customer lists, computer programs, or other
material embodying trade secrets or confidential technical or
business information of Company or its Affiliates. Employee therein
agrees not to use any such information or material for himself or others, and not to take any such material or reproductions
thereof from Company, at any time during or after employment by
Company, except as required in Employee's duties to Company. Employee
agrees immediately to return all such material and reproductions
thereof in his possession to Company upon request and in any event
upon termination of employment.
2. Except with prior written authorization by Company, Employee
agrees not to disclose or publish any trade secret or confidential
technical or business information or material of Company or its
Affiliates or of another party to whom Company owes an obligation
of confidence, at any time during or after employment by Company.
3. Employee shall promptly furnish to Company a complete record
of any and all inventions, patents and improvements, whether patentable
or not, which he, solely or jointly, may conceive, make, or first
disclose during the period of his employment by Company.
4. Employee agrees to and does hereby grant and assign to Company
or its nominee his entire right, title, and interest in and to
inventions, patents and improvements that relate in any way to
the actual or anticipated business or activities of Company or
its Affiliates, or that are anticipated by or result from any
task or work for or on behalf of Company together with any and
all domestic and foreign patent rights in such inventions and
improvements. To aid Company or its nominee in securing full benefit
and protection thereof, Employee agrees promptly to do all lawful
acts reasonably requested, at any time during and after employment
by Company, without additional compensation but at Company's expense.
5. Employee agrees that, in the event he accepts employment with
any firm or engages in any type of activity in his own behalf
or in behalf of any organization in competition with Company or
its Affiliates during a period of ________ year(s) following termination
of his employment with Company, he shall notify Company in writing
within thirty days of the name and address of such organization
and the nature of such activity.
6. Employee agrees to give Company timely written notice of any
of his prior employment agreements or patent rights that might
conflict with the interests of Company or its Affiliates.
7. No waiver by either party of any breach by the other party
of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed or construed
to be a waiver of any succeeding breach of such provision or as
a waiver of the provision itself.
8. This Agreement shall be binding upon and pass to the benefit
of the successors and assigns of Company and, in so far as the
same may be applied thereto, the heirs, legal representatives,
and assigns of Employee.
9. This Agreement shall supersede the terms of any prior employment
agreement or understanding between Employee and Company. This
agreement may be modified or amended only in writing signed by
an executive officer of Company and by Employee.
10. Should any portion of this Agreement be held to be invalid,
unenforceable or void, such holding shall not have the effect
of invalidating the remainder of this Agreement or any other part
thereof, the parties hereby agreeing that the portion so held
to be invalid, unenforceable, or void shall, if possible, be deemed
amended or reduced in scope.
11. This agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of the parties, their successors, assigns and personal representatives.
_____________________ _________________________
Company Name Employee's Full Name
Employee acknowledges reading, understanding and receiving a signed
copy of this Agreement.
By_______________________ _________________________
Company Officer or Witness Employee's Full Signature
Employee non-compete Agreement
For good consideration and as an inducement for (Company) to employ
(Employee), the undersigned Employee hereby agrees not to directly
or indirectly compete with the business of the Company and its
successors and assigns during the period of employment and for
a period of _______ years following termination of employment
and notwithstanding the cause or reason for termination.
The term "not to compete" as used herein shall mean
that the Employee shall not own, manage, operate, consult to or
be employed in a business substantially similar to or competitive
with the present business of the Company or such other business
activity in which the Company may engage during the term of employment.
The Employee acknowledges that the Company shall or may in reliance
of this agreement provide Employee access to trade secrets, customers
and other confidential data and that the provisions of this agreement
are reasonably necessary to protect the Company and its good will.
This agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of the parties, their successors, assigns and personal representatives.
Signed under seal this ______ day of ____________ , 19 __ .
___________________________
Company
____________________________
Employee
Assignment of Copyright
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, the author of the below described
copyright works, hereby sells, transfers and assigns unto (Company),
and its successors, assigns, and personal representatives, all
right, title and interest in and to the copyright works described
below and all material subject to said copyright.
Title of work Creation date Description of copyright work
1.
The undersigned warrants that it has good title to said copyright,
that it is free of all liens, encumbrances or any known claims
against said copyright, including infringement by or against said
copyright.
The undersigned waives his or her moral rights to the above described
copyright works save and except the authors right to display the
above described copyright works as part of his personal presentation
portfolio used to demonstrate his ability to prospective future
clients of the author.
This assignment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of the parties, their successors, assigns, and personal representatives.
Signed under seal this __ day of ____________ , 19 __ .
_______________________
In the presence of: __________________________
