Startup Ip Ownership Concerns

Summary

In New York, IP ownership can depend on your employment agreement, especially if your startup is in a related field. Generally, IP created on your own time and resources is yours, but be cautious if it relates closely to your employers field. Review any NDAs and future employment agreements for specific IP clauses.

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not yet. I havent started working for them.
Got it! It seems like you haven't started working for the startup yet.
Here are some general points to consider:
- Future Employment Agreement: When you do sign an agreement, pay close attention to any IP clauses.
- Own Time and Resources: Generally, IP created on your own time with your own resources is yours.
- Scope of Employment: If your startup is closely related to your employer’s field, it could be contested.
Have you discussed IP ownership with the startup?
tehy made me sign an NDA just for inetrviewing
That sounds like a tricky situation. Here are a few things to keep in mind regarding NDAs:
- Purpose of NDA: NDAs are often used to protect proprietary information during interviews.
- NDA Terms: Carefully review the terms to understand what information you are restricted from sharing.
- IP Ownership: An NDA typically does not address IP ownership. This will be covered in your employment agreement.
Have you had a chance to review the NDA terms in detail?