In Canada I worked as a computer technician. I often had to design my own circuits and wiring to solve problems. The company I worked for owned all my hardwar

In Canada I worked as a computer technician. I often had to design my own circuits and wiring to solve problems. The company I worked for owned all my hardware designs. However, if it was not hardware it was mine. About three years after the company grew I had to sign a contract - the contract clear said they owned all my designs. I crossed that out, wrote in a clause they only got hardware designs made in shop, signed and date it, THEN had the president (small company still) also sign and date the changes. Even if legally challenged, I could prove in court I was acting honestly and the expections of the signed contract.