Common use of Exception to Assignment Clause in Contracts

Exception to Assignment. I understand that the provisions of this Agreement requiring assignment to the Company do not apply to any invention which is exempt from assignment under the provisions of Section 2870 of the California Labor Code. I will advise the Company promptly in writing of any inventions, original works of authorship, developments, improvements, or trade secrets that I believe are exempt from assignment to the Company based upon the application of Section 2870 of the California Labor Code, and I will at that time provide to the Company in writing all evidence necessary to substantiate that belief. I understand that the Company will keep in confidence and will not disclose to third parties without my consent any confidential information disclosed in writing to the Company relating to inventions that are exempt from assignment under the provisions of Section 2870 of the California Labor Code.

Exception to Assignment. I understand that the provisions of this Agreement requiring assignment to the Company do not apply to any invention which is exempt from assignment qualifies fully under the provisions of Section 2870 of the California Labor Code. I will advise the Company promptly in writing of any inventions, original works of authorship, developments, improvements, or trade secrets that I believe are exempt from assignment to the Company based upon the application of Section 2870 of the California Labor Code, and I will at that time provide to the Company in writing all evidence necessary to substantiate that belief. I understand that the Company will keep in confidence and will not disclose to third parties without my consent any confidential information disclosed in writing to the Company relating to inventions that are exempt from assignment qualify fully under the provisions of Section 2870 of the California Labor Code.