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In California, it is flat out illegal for an employer to claim stuff you've created using your own equipment on your own time. As it should be. Many believe th

In California, it is flat out illegal for an employer to claim stuff you've created using your own equipment on your own time. As it should be. Many believe this is one of the reasons Silicon Valley became what it is.

ryandrake 9y ago
...illegal, but with a loophole you can drive a truck through: if the employer thinks your project is close enough to what they do (or might one day do) it’s theirs. Beware!
- s73v3r_ 9y ago
  But they have to prove this to a judge. The onus is now on them to prove that the thing is related enough to keep you from feeding your family.
  - ryandrake 9y ago
    I agree, but it’s you vs 500 lawyers. The company can afford litigation, can you?
    - s73v3r_ 9y ago
      Again, that loophole you cited is nowhere near as large as you think it is. Otherwise it would constantly be used.