Any contract for invention development services which does not comply with the applicable provisions of this part shall be void and unenforceable as contrary to public policy; provided, that no contract shall be void and unenforceable if the invention developer proves that noncompliance was unintentional and resulted from a bona fide error, notwithstanding the use of reasonable procedures adopted to avoid any such errors and makes an appropriate correction.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions
Part 12 - Invention Development
§ 47-25-1201. Part Definitions
§ 47-25-1202. Advertising Compliance With Law Prohibited
§ 47-25-1203. Disclosure of Fees in Advertising
§ 47-25-1204. Initial Disclosures to Customer by Developer
§ 47-25-1206. Cancellation Option
§ 47-25-1207. Required Contents of Contract
§ 47-25-1208. Disclosures to Be Printed on Cover of Contract
§ 47-25-1209. Acquiring Interest in Invention by Developer
§ 47-25-1210. Right of Action Against Developer
§ 47-25-1211. Contracts in Violation of Part Void
§ 47-25-1212. Contracts Obtained by Fraud Void
§ 47-25-1213. Waiver of Customer Rights Void
§ 47-25-1214. Failure to Disclose — Contract Voidable
§ 47-25-1215. Progress Reports
§ 47-25-1216. Customer's Rights Unimpaired by Developer's Assignments
§ 47-25-1218. Deposit in Lieu of Bond