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I'd imagine he means that all the side project work op is doing is technically owned by his employer, so using it for his own gain is illegal.
by soared 9y ago
I'd imagine he means that all the side project work op is doing is technically owned by his employer, so using it for his own gain is illegal.
- bri3d 9y agoWe don't know the employer's IP clause. I've certainly worked for companies which claim ownership of only IP directly discovered in the course of doing the company's work, related to the company's work, or using the company's equipment. With that being said, OP is probably doing the work from his employer's office, which is definitely a breach of any employment contract I've ever signed.
- twblalock 9y agoI think it would still be a civil matter, just as patent infringement is.
- barrkel 9y agoIt would more likely be a breach contract.
- briandear 9y agoHowever, that still isn't illegal. That would be a civil dispute. "Illegal" is implying that he could go to jail and that he is breaking a law. Just nitpicking, but I think that "illegal" is a much stronger idea than simply "could get you fired or could get you sued."