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IP protection
Safeguard your innovations worldwide with Remote IP Guard
Remote IP Guard delivers the industry's most robust protections for your intellectual property and invention rights.
Safeguard what matters
We recognise that intellectual property rights (IPRs) rank among your company’s most valuable assets. With team members working remotely across different countries, safeguarding ownership of IPRs can be complex. Remote IP Guard uses a streamlined, two-stage approach to provide clients with the highest level of protection and clear ownership. The process is fully transparent, enabling you to trace the chain of IP transfer from the employee(s) to yourself.
The IPRs are assigned or transferred from the Employee(s) to the Remote local entity pursuant to: (a) local law – because IP produced in the course of employment typically transfers automatically to the legal employer; and (b) pursuant to Remote’s comprehensively drafted IP documentation which is signed by the employee and the Remote local entity. This document will always have been produced and regularly checked by qualified lawyers within the employee’s country and you will always be able to access this documentation directly in our platform.
The IPRs are assigned or transferred from the Remote local entity, which offers employment services, directly to you, the customer, under our Terms of Service. There are no intra-group transfers. Note that we have established and we control our employing legal entities in all countries where we operate, so there’s no risk of reliance on third parties when it comes to IP.
As the Employer of Record (EOR), we take full responsibility for the transfer and we provide an indemnity that covers you if things were ever to go wrong.
Protect your business from the risks of IP loss
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Stronger protection through local entities
Certain global employment providers transfer your IP to third-party partners, which increases your exposure to risk. Remote does not. We maintain legal entities in every country where we operate, removing avenues for IP risk and ensuring you retain ownership of your assets. Remote collaborates with local experts in each country and continuously monitors changes to IP law, updating agreements and protections as required.
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Ironclad two-step transfer
When we employ team members on your behalf, we follow a secure, transparent two-step process that transfers IPRs directly to you. You can trace the chain of IP transfer — from the employee, via the Remote entity, to you — and be confident it is protected.
Our local and international expertise enables us to deliver comprehensive IP protection services across all jurisdictions. You will receive full IP ownership in strict compliance with the laws of the countries where your employees are based.
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Coverage for every industry
Whether your organisation operates in tech, finance, energy, manufacturing or another sector, we can support you. Remote’s local and international legal experts understand how to safeguard your company’s IP in all circumstances.
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Safe Remote IP Guard
Exposing your IP to risk can have serious consequences. With Remote IP Guard, we do not take that risk.
- Partner Trust:Your customers and partners depend on your ability to secure your IP.
- Audit Failure: Before a liquidity event, like an IPO or acquisition, your IP ownership must pass inspection.
- Legal Battles: Don’t get dragged into court against your employees or contractors abroad.
- Reputation Harm: Put your company in the news for the right reasons, not for a messy legal fight or IP loss.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Remote IP Guard guarantees the transfer of IPRs between employees and clients via a secure two-step approach.
Yes. Clients are guaranteed to receive the IPRs obtained from the employee via the Terms of Service signed by both parties. This is a material part of Remote’s obligation.
Yes. We have a letter from an external law firm which can be provided to clients upon request.
No. There has never been a report of Remote IP Guard failing.
No, because clients are covered by Remote IP Guard and are guaranteed to receive their IPRs, there are no adverse effects. This is one of the benefits of partnering with a professional EOR company.