Kelli Kopak Invented a New Film Processor That Could Transfer

Multiple Choice

Kelli Kopak invented a new film processor that could transfer photographic images from film directly to digital code. The processor is based on a computer chip which Kelli designed herself. She invented the chip at night on her own time while employed in research and development at Innovative Computer solutions Inc. There is no written employment agreement concerning the ownership of inventions. Who has the right to apply for the appropriate protection?

A) Kelli, as she is the inventor.
B) Innovative Computer Solutions, as Kelli was its employee at the time of the invention.
C) Kelli, because she invented the chip on her own time and not on the employer's time.
D) Both must apply for the appropriate protection and share the rights equally.
E) There is no protection in Canada for this kind of invention.