How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Review an Invention Assignment Agreement in Colorado

In 2026, a personal client in Colorado sought assistance with the review of an employment invention-assignment agreement. The client needed clarity on two critical aspects: whether a software application developed outside of work obligations fell within the terms of the agreement's assignment clause and if there was a duty to disclose any covered inventions. The client was particularly concerned about a verbal assertion made by a manager and required guidance to understand their rights and obligations before taking further action. As a result, the client received eight proposals from qualified attorneys, with flat fee bids ranging from $400 to $1,250. All proposals were submitted to ensure the client's needs were met within a requested deadline of less than a week.