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Re:How to Test Drive Your Business Idea Before Quitting Your... by 2michaeltaylor on Thursday September 08, 2016 @05:49PM (#12457656)
That's a very valid point. One for the lawyers. Anyone have good advice on this front? Happy to add to post.
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Re:How to Test Drive Your Business Idea Before Quitting Your... by newman314 on Thursday September 08, 2016 @06:56PM (#12458173)
IANAL but some basic common sense stuff:

* Do this on your own time. Maintain separation and document as necessary

* Make sure that you did not sign anything as part of your employment agreement that claims ownership over your ideas, thoughts, inventions, data etc. outside of working hours

* Do not use any company resources

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Re:How to Test Drive Your Business Idea Before Quitting Your... by hodgesrm on Thursday September 08, 2016 @08:48PM (#12458871)
IANAL2 (but I read a lot of contracts), here are a couple more:

* Read your assignment of inventions agreement _very_ carefully. * If you live outside of California check your employment agreement for non-compete provisions.

If in doubt consult a labor lawyer. Getting qualified legal advice when starting a company is worth the money.

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