I once faced a similar, but not quite as comprehensive inventions section to an employment agreement. The clause that I contested and clarified was the "know h

I once faced a similar, but not quite as comprehensive inventions section to an employment agreement. The clause that I contested and clarified was the "know how". My point was imagine that I don't know technology X (lets say SQL) before starting this position but because the job ends up involving daily use of SQL I gain a lot of 'know how' during my 3 years working here. Now, when I leave there is a pretty clear case that I cannot go get another job using SQL because that 'know how' was largely gained on the job. I understand protecting trade secrets but 'know how' is way too broad. I recall that we rewrote that section, and another one before I signed, but I almost didn't sign then because it was so restrictive.