ip-overhang-guard

Audit employee-generated work for employer IP overhang under UK law.

Updated Apr 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/linardsb/fredis --skill ip-overhang-guard
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: ip-overhang-guard
Source: https://github.com/linardsb/fredis/tree/main/.claude/skills/ip-overhang-guard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/linardsb/fredis --skill ip-overhang-guard

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured process to audit employer IP overhang on work done during employment, ensuring compliance with UK law before productization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • IP Audit: Classifies and audits code and documentation for potential IP ownership issues.
  • Contract Review: Examines employment contracts to determine IP ownership rights.
  • Clean Room vs Carve Out: Recommends clean room rebuild or carve out based on audit findings.
  • Merkle Letter Drafting: Generates a draft request letter for IP carve out.
  • Use Case: Before productizing a personal project, use this Skill to ensure it's free from IP conflicts with previous employment.

Quick Start

Run 'ip-overhang-guard' with the 'list' command followed by the name of the project you want to audit.

Frequently Asked Questions about ip-overhang-guard

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I check if my personal project has employer IP overhang under UK law?

An IP overhang audit involves reviewing your employment contract and classifying code or documentation to determine if your previous employer holds ownership rights over your personal project under UK law.

How do I audit an employment contract for IP ownership rights?

You audit an employment contract for IP ownership by examining its clauses to determine IP ownership rights, classifying your project assets, and assessing whether employer IP claims apply to your generated work.

When do I need a clean room rebuild or a carve out for my code?

You need a clean room rebuild or a carve out when an IP audit identifies employer ownership claims on your code, requiring you to either isolate the conflicting assets or completely rebuild them to ensure compliance.

Can I use Python to generate an IP audit report for local file storage?

Yes, this Skill requires Python to execute its IP audit framework and automatically saves the generated IP ownership audit reports to your local file storage for compliance tracking.

What is a Merkle letter for IP carve out requests?

A Merkle letter is a drafted request document used to formally ask an employer for an IP carve out, allowing you to retain ownership of specific assets identified during the contract review process.