I posted this before... in the US at least, you can't waive your right to work...
Now, of course there is the big catch for many of us here "or relates to their products [or your job]" as Grey pointed out above in his.
Now I work for a company that has nothing to do with creating games... any games I create in my spare time at home on my computer are mine, even if I signed such a broad contract. now of course if the contract was specific in it identifying the IP in question, well that's of course binding.
how about this... does your employer own and will take responsibility for everything you type in this forum?
in the US such a broad contract would be found unenforceable. In addition, many states here have specific laws against such claims and no contract can overide the law... (you cannot waive your right)
generally, such a contract will only allow the employer to claim right and legally enforce ownership of IP that is produced during work hours or produced with company equipment/IP or relates to their products [or your job]. basically, the company owns all work you create while "within the scope of employment". of course you probably won't convince your employer of this without actually going to court.
in the US such a broad contract would be found unenforceable. In addition, many states here have specific laws against such claims and no contract can overide the law... (you cannot waive your right)
generally, such a contract will only allow the employer to claim right and legally enforce ownership of IP that is produced during work hours or produced with company equipment/IP or relates to their products [or your job]. basically, the company owns all work you create while "within the scope of employment". of course you probably won't convince your employer of this without actually going to court.
Now, of course there is the big catch for many of us here "or relates to their products [or your job]" as Grey pointed out above in his.
Now I work for a company that has nothing to do with creating games... any games I create in my spare time at home on my computer are mine, even if I signed such a broad contract. now of course if the contract was specific in it identifying the IP in question, well that's of course binding.