IANAL but the issue simplified -> You own IP if: (Developed while not employed) || (Developed in (California||Delaware||Illinois||Minnesota||North Carolina||Wa

IANAL but the issue simplified -> You own IP if: (Developed while not employed) || (Developed in (California||Delaware||Illinois||Minnesota||North Carolina||Washington) && Developed on your own time using your own hardware) || (Your employment agreement/contract specifically assigns you IP rights)