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re: Intellectual Property when leaving a job...
Posted on 9/26/14 at 10:59 pm to PurpleHeart12
Posted on 9/26/14 at 10:59 pm to PurpleHeart12
If it is patented then the device is disclosed anyway. What kind of patent? A tool? A process?
Is the new company licensed to use his patent? Do you actually know anything confidential?
Definitely tell the new company about the threat.
The easy answer is take the new job with an unrelated title. Something like QHSE mngr or Service Quality. Don't put any trade info in emails or traceable documents. Just do your job and keep your mouth shut publicly.
Do not go after your old customer base. That can be proven in a court of law whether you are involved directly or not.
ETA: if he sues he has to show damages, you can prevent that by being smart
Is the new company licensed to use his patent? Do you actually know anything confidential?
Definitely tell the new company about the threat.
The easy answer is take the new job with an unrelated title. Something like QHSE mngr or Service Quality. Don't put any trade info in emails or traceable documents. Just do your job and keep your mouth shut publicly.
Do not go after your old customer base. That can be proven in a court of law whether you are involved directly or not.
ETA: if he sues he has to show damages, you can prevent that by being smart
This post was edited on 9/26/14 at 11:00 pm
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Posted on 9/26/14 at 11:06 pm to supatigah
It's a system used to do testing. Both company's came out with the product around the same time. And he said he has it patent on it, I'm not sure if he does or not. He did say he warned them that they were infringing on a patent. I have only used the equipment, I don't know anything about the design of it. I had know idea it was this deep until after I have my notice about leaving.
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