How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Draft an Invention Assignment Agreement in Tennessee

In 2026, a personal client in Tennessee posted a project seeking assistance with drafting an Invention Assignment Agreement. The client, a Senior Software Engineer preparing to start a new role, needed a comprehensive review of the agreement received from their future employer. Their primary concern revolved around the assignment clause, which covered all inventions created during employment, and the lack of legal protections afforded by Tennessee state statutes regarding prior inventions. The individual sought a thorough assessment of their exposure should they sign the document, along with explicit recommendations on whether to endorse the agreement as is, with precautions, or not at all. As a result, the client received seven proposals from licensed attorneys, with flat fee bids ranging from $495 to $2,500, all submitted to complete