Common use of Creations Clause in Contracts

Creations. As used in this Agreement, the term “Creations” includes, but is not limited to, creations, inventions, works of authorship, ideas, processes, technology, formulas, models, prototypes, drawings, flowcharts, software programs, writings, designs, discoveries, information, data, derivative works, modifications and improvements, trade secrets, technical know-how, knowledge, schematics, instruments, products, machinery, equipment, photographs, manuals, sketches, techniques, biological inventions, chemical inventions, mechanical inventions, compositions, notebooks, compilations, records, specifications, methods, patent disclosures, patent applications, lists, reports, surveys, or plans, whether or not patentable or reduced to practice and whether or not copyrightable, that relate in any manner to the actual or demonstrably anticipated business or research and development of the Company, any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries or the “Company’s Affiliates,” (as that term is defined in Section 8(b)(i), below) and that are made, created, authored, conceived, reduced to practice, or developed by me (either alone or jointly with others), or result from or are suggested by any work performed by me (either alone or jointly with others) for or on behalf of the Company or the Company’s Affiliates: (i) during the period of my employment with the Company, whether or not made, created, authored, conceived, or reduced to practice, or developed during regular business hours; or (ii) after termination of my employment if based on Proprietary Information. I agree that all such Creations are the sole property of the Company or any other entity designated by it, and, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, any copyrightable Creation will be deemed a work made for hire.