Know-How definition

Know-How means all know-how, trade secrets, inventions, data, processes, techniques, procedures, compositions, devices, methods, formulas, protocols and information, whether or not patentable, which are not generally publicly known, including, without limitation, all chemical, biochemical, toxicological, and scientific research information, whether in written, graphic or video form or any other form or format.

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Know-How means all ideas, concepts, schemes, information, knowledge, techniques, methodology, and anything else in the nature of know-how relating to the Services but excluding know-how already in the Contractor’s or the Authority’s possession before the Contract.

Know-How means all ideas, concepts, schemes, information, knowledge, techniques, methodology, and anything else in the nature of know-how relating to the Goods and/or Services but excluding know-how already in the other Party's possession before the Framework Commencement Date;

Examples of Know-How in a sentence

• In no case shall Aktis be required to transfer any results, data or other Know-How relating to the Aktis Platform and not relating to a Licensed Compound or Licensed Product.

• Notwithstanding anything the contrary herein, Know-How exclusively licensed by Aktis to Lilly [***] (collectively, the “Licensed Information”), for purposes of this Agreement, is deemed to be ▇▇▇▇▇’▇ Confidential Information and, regardless of the Party first disclosing the same, ▇▇▇▇▇ shall be deemed the Disclosing Party, and Aktis shall be deemed the Receiving Party, with respect thereto.

• If Aktis desires to (a) use any Patents or Know-How controlled by Aktis pursuant to an Excluded In-License in the performance of its activities under an applicable Research Plan or (b) incorporate any of the foregoing into any Licensed Compound or Licensed Product, then, in either case, Aktis shall promptly notify Lilly thereof [***].

• Neither Party nor any of its Affiliates will use or practice any Know-How, Patents or other Intellectual Property Rights licensed or provided to such Party or any of its Affiliates outside the scope of or otherwise not in compliance with this Agreement.

• It is understood and agreed that no sublicense is granted to ▇▇▇▇▇ by Aktis under the Excluded In-Licenses pursuant to this Agreement, and that no Patents or Know-How licensed to Aktis under the Excluded In-Licenses will be “Controlled” by Aktis under this Agreement, in each case unless and until such Excluded In-License becomes an Aktis In-License pursuant to Section 6.4.

More Definitions of Know-How

Know-How means any proprietary invention, innovation, improvement, development, discovery, computer program, device, trade secret, method, know-how, process, technique or the like, including manufacturing, use, process, structural, operational and other data and information, whether or not written or otherwise fixed in any form or medium, regardless of the media on which contained and whether or not patentable or copyrightable, that is not generally known or otherwise in the public domain.

Know-How means all information not in the public domain held in any form (including without limitation that comprised in or derived from drawings, data formulae, patterns, specifications, notes, samples, chemical compounds, biological materials, computer software, component lists, instructions, manuals, brochures, catalogues and process descriptions and scientific approaches and methods).

Know-How means all information including, but not limited to discoveries, formulas, materials, inventions, processes, ideas, approaches, concepts, techniques, methods, software, programs, documentation, procedures, firmware, hardware, technical data, specifications, devices, apparatus and machines.

Know-How means confidential and proprietary industrial, technical and commercial information and techniques in any form including (without limitation) drawings, formulae, test results, reports, project reports and testing procedures, instruction and training manuals, tables of operating conditions, specifications, component lists, market forecasts, lists and particulars of customers and suppliers.

Know-How means any proprietary scientific or technical information, results and data of any type whatsoever, in any tangible or intangible form whatsoever, including databases, safety information, practices, methods, techniques, specifications, formulations, formulae, knowledge, know-how, skill, experience, test data including pharmacological, medicinal chemistry, biological, chemical, biochemical, toxicological and clinical test data, analytical and quality control data, stability data, studies and procedures, and manufacturing process and development information, results and data.

Know-How means all technical and other information which is not in the public domain (other than as a result of a breach of confidence), including but not limited to information comprising or relating to concepts, discoveries, data, designs, formulae, ideas, inventions, methods, models, procedures, designs for experiments and tests and results of experimentation and testing, processes, specifications and techniques, laboratory records, clinical data, manufacturing data and information contained in submissions to regulatory authorities, whether or not protected by Intellectual Property Rights or any applications for such rights.

Know-How means trade secrets, and all other confidential or proprietary information, know-how, inventions, processes, formulae, models, and methodologies, but in each case excluding Patents.