Even in California you have to worry about that, should your project

  Relate at the time of conception or reduction to practice of the invention to the employer's business, or actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development of the employer

Some fat cats are so big and dabble in so many things that you can never be sure

Or, you know, talk to your potential employers. Location shouldn't have to be a qualifier.

> in which you don’t have to worry about this nonsense

You can worry about being able to afford that $500k studio with a 2hr commute.