Employer's right on independent research conducted by employee

Subject: Re: Employer's right on independent research conducted by employee

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: If an employee conducts independent research (e.g. in a : university or by himself) on his/her own time, can the : employer claim right to the IP generated from it? If : so, under what circumstances? What are the precautions : that may be taken to avoid such claims? Does it make : any difference if the employer pays for the employee's : coursework etc. as a benefit?

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