Data Security & IP
IP protection
Protect your innovation globally with Remote IP Guard
Remote IP Guard delivers industry-leading safeguards for your intellectual property and invention rights.
Protect what matters
Remote IP Guard recognises that intellectual property rights (IPRs) rank among a company’s most valuable assets. When team members work remotely across different countries, confirming IPR ownership can be difficult. We use a seamless two-stage method to deliver strong protection and secure ownership for our clients. The process is fully transparent, so you can track the chain of IP transfer from the employee(s) 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 in the legal employer; and (b) Remote’s comprehensively drafted IP documentation signed by both the employee and the Remote local entity. Qualified lawyers in the employee’s country prepare and periodically review this documentation, and you can always access it directly in our platform.
The IPRs are assigned or transferred from the Remote local entity, which provides employment services, directly to you, the customer, under our Terms of Service. There are no intra-group transfers. We have established and control our employing legal entities in every country where we operate, so you do not need to rely 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 anything go wrong.
Protect your business from the risks of IP loss
Local entities
Stronger protection through local entities
Some global employment providers transfer your IP to partners, increasing your exposure to risk. Not Remote. We own legal entities in every country where we operate, removing opportunities for IP risk and ensuring that you retain ownership. Remote works with local specialists in each country we serve and continuously monitors changes to IP law, updating agreements and safeguards as required.
Ip transfer process
Ironclad two-step transfer
When we hire team members for you, we follow a secure, transparent two-step process to transfer your IPRs straight to you. You can trace the chain of IP transfer — from the employee through the Remote entity to your organisation — and be confident that it remains protected.
Our local and global expertise enables us to offer thorough IP protection services in 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 company operates in tech, finance, energy, manufacturing or another sector, we can help. Remote’s local and international legal specialists know how to safeguard your company’s IP in every situation.
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Safe Remote IP Guard
Exposing your IP can have severe 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: Prior to a liquidity event such as an IPO or acquisition, your IP ownership will be scrutinised.
- Legal battles: Avoid being pulled into court disputes with your employees or contractors abroad.
- Reputation harm: Keep your company in the headlines for the right reasons, not because of a messy legal dispute or IP loss.
IP essentials for global remote teams
Global IP protection with Remote
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Frequently asked questions
Remote IP Guard ensures the transfer of IPRs from employees to clients using a secure two-step approach.
Yes. Clients are guaranteed to receive the IPRs acquired from the employee through the Terms of Service signed by both parties. This forms a material part of Remote’s obligation.
Yes. We hold a letter from an external law firm that can be supplied to clients on request.
No. There has never been any report of Remote IP Guard failing.
No. Clients are covered by Remote IP Guard and are guaranteed to receive their IPRs, so there are no adverse effects. This is one of the advantages of partnering with a professional EOR company.