restrictive employment contracts- IP rights for side projects
anigbrowl: IANAL. It is a tightly written contract which on its face restricts your rights arising out of any extracurricular activities as well as those performed in the course of your employment.State laws about the enforceability of such provisions vary, and your situation might be more complex again if you and the company HQ are based in different states. Your employment contract will say which jurisdiction applies in the event of dispute. I would suggest calling your local bar association and requesting a referral to an attorney knowledgeable in employment law, even though your actual question is about IP. Some attorneys will offer a free or fixed-price initial consultation, otherwise expect to spend maybe $300. I would not discuss the issue with your employer until you have done so.You probably know this already, but basically any more specific advise you get via the internet won't be actionable - even an attorney will only feel able to speak in the most general terms so as not to risk a charge of malpractice.