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Good reminder on the potential issues of being a thought-worker. Companies think they own everything in your head, regardless of whether they would actually ac
by orev 16y ago
Good reminder on the potential issues of being a thought-worker. Companies think they own everything in your head, regardless of whether they would actually act on the idea or not. Keep that in mind as you dream up your next big startup while working at your dayjob... or even when you get home from it.
- bhickey 16y agoThis is why I advise working for a company with a balanced IP policy. I would never consider doing otherwise. At present, all I need to do is disclose any 'potentially business related' projects to my employer. For 90 days from the date of disclosure, they have the right to negotiate purchase of any such projects. I have an obligation to negotiate in good faith, but no obligation to sell. After 90 days, their negotiation option goes up in smoke. In effect they have put in writing: "We waive our right to screw you on this point, please extend us the same courtesy."