Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Florida
new job want me to sign document giving rights to my IP
new job want me to sign document giving rights to my IP. Do I have to waive my rights on IP to work for a company. Even if my future or past inventions have nothing to do with the feild I'm working in.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: new job want me to sign document giving rights to my IP
if you are already working there under a contract, then they need to provide you with "consideration" (ie: additional money, vacation or something else ) if you sign the clause...although you are probably safe, you should edit the ip clause to read only inventions related specifically to your line of work. finally, i would not sign the clause if you don't have to. feel free to call for further questions, justin lampel (847)845-4345