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My employment agreement at last three companies says they own any intellectual property I create on or off business hours with or without using company equipment. Whether or not its related to the current business.



Not a lawyer, but certainly sounds overbearing and probably not enforceable.


Maybe I should talk to a lawyer...


Definitely you should talk to a lawyer. If your employer is going to take it, why bother? If not, go for it!




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