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[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Raleway||||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”20px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]PEER Construction is committed to high legal and ethical standards in the conduct of our business. It is the policy of the business to compete fairly in the marketplace. This commitment to fairness includes respecting the intellectual property rights of our suppliers, customers, business partners, competitors, and others. No business employee, independent contractor, or employee should steal or misuse the intellectual property rights owned or maintained by another.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Purpose and scope” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The purpose of this policy is to maintain the company\u2019s reputation as a fair competitor, ensure the integrity of the competitive marketplace in intellectual property, and comply with the laws regulating intellectual property and industrial espionage.<\/p>\n
The policy aims to:<\/p>\n
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This Policy applies to all employees, independent contractors, subcontractors, apprentices, employees, officers, and directors of PEER Construction.<\/p>\n
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PEER Construction is committed to protecting its intellectual property.<\/p>\n
Intellectual property includes confidential business information, trade secret technology (such as computer software, systems and knowledge), trademarks and service marks, trade dress, and copyrighted works. All employees must protect the company\u2019s intellectual property. Managers and supervisors must maintain awareness of the importance of protecting intellectual property.<\/p>\n
PEER Construction is also committed to respecting the intellectual property of others. The rules with respect to intellectual property, including misappropriation of business information and trade secrets are complex. Seek advice from the manager to address specific issues with respect to our business.<\/p>\n
While collecting data on our competitors, you must use legal, ethical resources to prevent the improper use of any third party proprietary information. You and PEER Construction may be liable for substantial civil and criminal penalties for misappropriation of trade secrets that could be avoided by complying with policies.<\/p>\n
It is not improper to accumulate information concerning competitors, and it is not unethical or illegal to make use of the information as part of the business. A business can use information it has developed regarding its competitors to analyse the marketplace and make informed business decisions. Employees, independent contractors, apprentices must take care to use only legitimate resources to collect information about competitors and to avoid those actions which are illegal, unethical, or which could cause embarrassment to the business. When a situation is unclear, employees, should consult with management.<\/p>\n
All employees, independent contractors, and apprentices who have confidential information from a former employer may be bound by a nondisclosure obligation to the former employer.<\/p>\n
PEER Construction expects employees, independent contractors, and apprentices to fulfil this obligation.<\/p>\n
All employees should not give their fellow employees confidential information belonging to any former employer. PEER Construction expects its employees, independent contractors, and apprentices to use all information, which is generally known and used and all information, which is generally known in the industry.<\/p>\n
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The following are requirements of the policy.<\/p>\n
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IP created by employees during their employment is the property of the business. Any and all contacts and materials, in any form, that is developed by the employee during their employment at PEER Construction is owned by the business.<\/p>\n
IP created in the course of employment may be a piece of software, an article, a script, an architect\u2019s plans or drawings, a new logo, a new product or process, a product\u2019s packaging, a new product design, a business plan, client database or an invention. The company owns the IP created by an employee if it is related to the employer\u2019s business, unless the employment contract states otherwise.<\/p>\n
Where IP created by the employee has not been created in the course of employment, the employee may still have obligations, such as fiduciary obligations, to the business in relation to such IP. For example, where the IP has been created using the business, or IP belonging to the business. The business does not waive any rights it may have in relation to such IP.<\/p>\n
Where employees work on personal projects (projects that are not considered to be part of their employment) employees must discuss these projects with their manager to assist in identifying whether any issues in relation to the ownership of IP may arise. This includes any potential conflict of interest.<\/p>\n
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The business does not assert ownership over pre existing intellectual property.<\/p>\n
Employees who bring pre existing intellectual property to the business to be used in the course of their duties or otherwise, need to provide evidence of their ownership when using that pre existing intellectual property in their work. This ensures the employee\u2019s ownership and contribution to the scope of knowledge held at the business is recognised and that there is no dispute as to prior encumbrances over that pre existing intellectual property.<\/p>\n
Before starting work with the business, or as soon as practical after employment or engagement, employees should provide:<\/p>\n
Managers must reiterate the IP requirements at induction.<\/p>\n
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Following are examples of activities that might violate intellectual property laws or PEER Construction\u2019s policies. If you encounter a similar situation, contact management for assistance.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion admin_label=”Accordion grey background” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Copyright infringement” open=”off” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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