Yes, but if there is any question, keep a really low profile. I know people who directly violated crazy non-competes and took jobs with direct competitors basic

Yes, but if there is any question, keep a really low profile. I know people who directly violated crazy non-competes and took jobs with direct competitors basically working the same position. Skip the usual conferences for a year or two, fail to update linked-in in any meaningful way. Keep your mouth closed, and it becomes really hard for a company to toss cease and desist letters if they aren't even sure where your working. Going dark may not be a perfect defense, but lack of evidence makes it a lot harder.