Re:Ask HN: What should I try to negotiate?
by th0ma5 on Monday February 21, 2011 @03:49PM
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To me it sounds like a move to retain your IP under their ownership, I would at least specifically resolve that you own your own IP, and there is no non-compete clauses in anything, but IANAL. Additionally, it seems at the very least they want to be privy to your IP and/or clients, so I would perhaps get them to sign a non-compete with you ... Outside of that, I would say that it sounds more like a partnership or something, so I would think of it like that. Conceptually having your own plans dependent on another sole entity means that you should work against that to get as much outside business, at least, that would be best for your company, especially if it isn't a partnership. Again I am not a lawyer though!
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Re:Ask HN: What should I try to negotiate?
by anonymois on Monday February 21, 2011 @03:55PM
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I am currently not under any form of NDA or noncompete. My plans aren't dependent on them at all; but I do feel this may end up being a valuable sales channel. However, you do make a good point about having clarity regarding ownership on products going forward. That is something that I will need to resolve.
As an aside, everyone at my current company has been very supportive of this move; we are all looking at ways that this can be mutually beneficial.