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Re:Ask HN: Is it legally enforceable for your company to own... by Joe8Bit on Monday January 27, 2014 @10:25AM (#7130729)
Also based in the UK, and as far as I know you're right. To reiterate, speak to the a solicitor, but I've been told informally by several solicitor acquaintances they're usually unenforceable.
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Re:Ask HN: Is it legally enforceable for your company to own... by walshemj on Monday January 27, 2014 @10:30AM (#7130769)
Um so where these solicitors a specialist in employment law?

Unfortunately a lot of people in the uk take advice on employment from the same solicitor's who did their house legal work and come badly unstuck.

The Q is can could you afford to defend a claim on your IP - you wont get legal Aid

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Re:Ask HN: Is it legally enforceable for your company to own... by arethuza on Monday January 27, 2014 @11:55AM (#7131383)
"Unfortunately a lot of people in the uk take advice on employment from the same solicitor's who did their house legal work and come badly unstuck."

In that case you would have a serious professional negligence claim against the law firm and possibly the solicitor who gave you the advice.

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