EDUCATION AND TRAINING
In Australia, the employer owns the IP created by an employee if it is related to the employer’s business unless the employment contract stipulates otherwise. Special rules may apply, however, to inventions made by university teachers or researchers as may be prescribed in the IP policy of the institution.
To avoid ownership disputes, you need to ensure IP ownership is dealt with before starting any research, collaboration, plan, or process. Put everything in writing in the contract or as an agreement with the employer.
