Scope of Employment

Term: Scope of Employment

Definition: Duties assigned to an employee by an employer, sometimes referred to "course of normal duties." These may be duties under control or direction of the employer. The scope of employment can affect the ownership rights between employer and employee depending on the type of intellectual property such as copyrights (work made for hire doctrine) and patents (shop rights).

---

Klemchuk PLLC is a leading IP law firm based in Dallas, Texas, focusing on litigation, anti-counterfeiting, trademarks, patents, and business law. Our experienced attorneys assist clients in safeguarding innovation and expanding market share through strategic investments in intellectual property.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.