I think you misunderstood my post, and I'm pretty sure I misread yours. :)
It was "What is the point of having an IP contract at all." I don't have one, and there aren't any complaints from my employer. I don't think they even know there isn't one.
It wasn't an argument against open source. It wasn't a slight to Catalyst in any way. In fact, I've heard nothing but good things about Catalyst!
My point is, why the paranoia over who owns what? Say what you want copyright/ownership over, and leave the rest to the employee.
I've seen many different IP contracts. The clearest is my current one (nonexistent, assumed "Work For Hire"). The worst was the one I last had when permanent (same employer). It said, "Everything you do, if we ever decide it's related to our field of endeavour is owned by us."
That was a terrible, draconian agreement. One of the reasons I left, actually. :)
I think your agreement is a bit wordy, but it should give everyone the feeling of safety they need to work on their own stuff. In fact, I really like your proposed handling of the "use of company resources" issue. That is a great donation back to the community that most companies wouldn't do.
Misunderstood.
I think you misunderstood my post, and I'm pretty sure I misread yours. :)
It was "What is the point of having an IP contract at all." I don't have one, and there aren't any complaints from my employer. I don't think they even know there isn't one.
It wasn't an argument against open source. It wasn't a slight to Catalyst in any way. In fact, I've heard nothing but good things about Catalyst!
My point is, why the paranoia over who owns what? Say what you want copyright/ownership over, and leave the rest to the employee.
I've seen many different IP contracts. The clearest is my current one (nonexistent, assumed "Work For Hire"). The worst was the one I last had when permanent (same employer). It said, "Everything you do, if we ever decide it's related to our field of endeavour is owned by us."
That was a terrible, draconian agreement. One of the reasons I left, actually. :)
I think your agreement is a bit wordy, but it should give everyone the feeling of safety they need to work on their own stuff. In fact, I really like your proposed handling of the "use of company resources" issue. That is a great donation back to the community that most companies wouldn't do.