Ask HN: Startups and Offshore Resources – Equity and IP

I want to give an Indian citizen equity and access to sensitive IP for a United States startup and am looking for help regarding ensuring agreements are enforced.

Has anyone ever investigated how to best manage IP confidentiality and equity arrangements with offshore resources in India for companies based in the United States?

I am assuming you would need a legal presence in India if you needed to litigate (in the event of breach) and that an American court holds no jurisdiction over an Indian citizen (and therefore cannot mandate appearance, enforce judgements, etc...?)

Not looking for a definite legal opinion as I know that can only come from a lawyer with intimate knowledge of the situation - but I'd appreciate the feedback of anyone who has wrestled with this before.