Data security & IP
IP protection
Protect your innovation worldwide with Remote IP Guard
Remote IP Guard delivers the industry’s most robust protections for your intellectual property and invention rights.
Protect what matters most
We recognise that intellectual property rights (IPRs) rank among your company’s most valuable assets. When staff work remotely across multiple jurisdictions, securing clear ownership of IPRs becomes more complex. Remote IP Guard employs a transparent two-stage process to provide robust protection and secure ownership for clients. You can trace the full chain of IP transfer from the employee(s) through to you.
The IPRs are assigned or transferred from the Employee(s) to the Remote local entity pursuant to: (a) local law — since IP created in the course of employment generally vests automatically with the legal employer; and (b) under Remote’s carefully drafted IP documentation, which is signed by the employee and the Remote local entity. Qualified lawyers in the employee’s country prepare and routinely review this documentation, and you can always access it directly on our platform.
The IPRs are then transferred from the Remote local entity that provides employment services directly to you, the customer, under our Terms of Service. There are no intra-group transfers. We have established—and we control—our employing legal entities in every country where we operate, so you are not dependent on third parties for IP matters.
As the Employer of Record (EOR), we accept full responsibility for the transfer and provide an indemnity to protect you should any issues arise.
Protect your business from the risks of IP loss
Local entities
Stronger protection through local entities
Certain global employment providers hand over your IP to partner firms, increasing exposure to risk. Remote does not do this. We own the legal entities in every country where we operate, removing potential points of IP vulnerability and ensuring you retain ownership. Remote collaborates with local experts across our jurisdictions and continuously monitors changes in IP law to update agreements and protections as needed.
IP transfer process
Ironclad two-step transfer
When we hire team members for you, we follow a secure, transparent two-step procedure to transfer your IPRs straight to you. You can track the IP transfer chain — from the employee to the Remote entity to you — and be confident it remains protected.
Our local and international expertise enables us to deliver comprehensive IP protection services across every country. You will receive full IP ownership in strict compliance with the laws of the countries where your employees are based.
Multiple industries
Coverage for every industry
Whether your business operates in tech, finance, energy, manufacturing or another sector, we provide protection. Remote’s local and international legal specialists 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 severe consequences. With Remote IP Guard, we do not take that risk.
- Partner trust: Your customers and partners rely on your ability to secure your IP.
- Audit failure: Prior to a liquidity event, such as an IPO or acquisition, your IP ownership must withstand due diligence.
- Legal battles: Do not be forced into litigation with your employees or contractors overseas.
- Reputation harm: Keep your company in the headlines for positive reasons, not because of a public legal dispute or IP loss.
IP essentials for global remote teams
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Frequently asked questions
Remote IP Guard guarantees the transfer of IPRs from employees to clients through a secure two-step approach.
Yes. Clients are assured of receiving IPRs acquired from the employee under the Terms of Service signed by both parties. This obligation is a core part of Remote’s responsibilities.
Yes. We hold a letter from an external law firm that can be supplied to clients on request.
No. There has been no reported failure of Remote IP Guard.
No. Since clients are covered by Remote IP Guard and are guaranteed to receive their IPRs, there are no adverse effects. This is one of the advantages of partnering with a professional EOR company.