Why is my employer asking me to sign a document to transfer them rights, title, and interest to the invention? I understand the law to read that they have sole rights to produce the invention since it was conceived on company time using company resources. Why sign the document if they already have the rights to said invention?
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I assume you are in the US and that the type of job you have or your employment agreement gives your employer full rights to your invention. In this case, they are asking simply so that they can record the assignment and not your employment contract which has confidential information. This is normal. I suggest you make an appointment with an attorney licensed in your state to discuss this further if you have any doubts or further concerns, as we do not formally represent you and so cannot provide you with legal advice.
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