Common use of Patent Application Clause in Contracts

Patent Application. I hereby assign and agree to assign to the Company, all my right, title and interest in and to all inventions, discoveries, improvements, ideas, computer or other apparatus programs and related documentation, and other works of authorship (hereinafter each and collectively designated "Intellectual Property"), whether or not capable of registration under applicable patent or copyright laws or susceptible to other forms of protection, which during the period of my employment by the Company I may make or create, solely or jointly with others, in whole or in part, either: