ArbEG
Record and exploit employee inventions under German law.
We advise companies, research institutions and inventors on the allocation, claiming and exploitation of technical developments under German employee invention law.
Typical situation
Inventions often emerge between employees, management, research partners and external developers. Without clear reporting, deadlines and ownership, later exploitation can become uncertain.
Our advice
We support invention reports, claiming, release, compensation issues, internal guidelines, training, documentation and dispute prevention.
Patent strategy interface
ArbEG issues should not be treated in isolation. They affect filing strategy, priorities, collaborations, licensing, due diligence and the valuation of IP rights.
For companies and research
This is especially relevant for technology SMEs, start-ups, universities, research institutions and R&D departments with recurring development projects.
Common questions
It clarifies who owns a service invention, how it is reported and claimed, and which compensation may be due.
Companies, universities and research institutions with technical development projects should have clear processes for invention reports and deadlines.
Only clearly assigned rights can be filed, transferred, licensed, valued or exploited in collaborations.