I see Joel's point, but I'm not convinced it needs to be that broad. My (consulting) contract limits my IP rights assignment to "all IP right created in the cou

I see Joel's point, but I'm not convinced it needs to be that broad. My (consulting) contract limits my IP rights assignment to "all IP right created in the course of providing services to or for the benefits of Company", which allows me to work on other projects, even though they may be related to Company's line of work (but not to my provided services).