Common use of Collaborators Clause in Contracts

Collaborators. A third party in a contractual arrangement with the Performer or with a Subcontractor, whether executed before or after the Effective Date, under which arrangement the Performer or a Subcontractor has agreed to jointly research, develop and/or commercialize a technology or product with such third party and has an “active role” in such arrangement. For the avoidance of doubt, an “active role” by the Performer or a Subcontractor is a contractual relationship (1) that involves more than the mere transfer of intellectual property and (2) where the Performer or a Subcontractor has a significant participation in decision making and/or funding of the activities. Data: Recorded information, regardless of form or method of recording, which includes but is not limited to, scientific or technical data, software, trade secrets, and mask works, in each case developed or generated by the Performer or its Subcontractors in performing the Program under this Agreement. The term “Data” does not include financial, administrative, cost, pricing or management information.