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Employee Invention Laws Country Comparator

As employee invention laws vary from country to country, it can be challenging to navigate the complexities across borders.

To help you navigate these processes, our global Bird & Bird Intellectual Property team have developed this comparator tool, which provides answers to key questions surrounding these important laws.

Last updated: December 2025

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