Protection of business investments in human capital: shop right and related doctrines

Article Abstract:

Equitable and contract doctrines including the shop right rule further the constitutional goal of encouraging new technologies by rewarding investment in research and development. Federal law requires patent applications to be in the name of inventors whose intellects but not necessarily financial resources contribute to their inventions. Courts uphold actual assignments and support doctrines implying assignments of rights when disagreements between the parties, who are often employer and employee, arise.

United States, Interpretation and construction, Works made for hire doctrine (Copyright)

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A critical review of the Czech employee invention statute

Article Abstract:

The authors evaluate the Czech Republic's law regarding employee inventions and industrial designs, focusing on its due process flaws, and offer suggestions for reform.

Evaluation, Due process of law

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A proposal to arbitrate disputes under the Czech Employee Invention Statute

Article Abstract:

The authors offer a plan to set up a system of mediation to settle patent disputes in the Czech Industrial Property Office.

Methods, Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Mediation

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