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Practical answer: sign it and ignore it. If you create an "innovation" that you're going to do something with, quit and wait the three months before making it public.

What specifically are you worried will happen?

I don't like the clause, but I've found usually it's not worth the effort and stress to push back on this kind of thing, unless you have a very specific concern.

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> I will disclose promptly in writing to Company all Innovations conceived

The Company could argue that if he publicizes an innovation the day after the clause expires, then it is overwhelmingly likely that he 'conceived' of it when the clause was still in effect. They could burden any startup, contractor, or hobby work with an expensive legal bill if they wanted to - and offer to make it go away in exchange for a stake in his new venture.

And if they didn't want to do this - then why include the clause? Not just include - add it after he has already been hired.

I’m more concerned about if I were to join a new company. How would that work? Would I have to disclose that work for 3 months at a new employer?

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