Define:

Technical Information

The meaning of “

Technical Information

” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Technical Information defined in a legal contract?

  • Technical Information means any data or software, regardless if it's linked to this contract. This includes, but is not limited to, research, engineering data, engineering drawings, lists, specifications, standards, process sheets, manuals, technical reports, technical orders, data sets, studies, analyses, related information, and both the executable code and source code of computer software. Seen in 599 SEC filings
  • Technical Information means all record of information that may be of a scientific, technical, or business nature regardless of its format. This includes, but is not limited to, standards, specifications, inventions, ideas, discoveries, research, strategies, plans, data, reports, summaries, experimental data, manuals, models, techniques, computer programs, information technology, among other information. Seen in 127 SEC filings
  • Technical Information means all forms of information relating to a scientific, technical, or artistic nature related to the work, regardless if it's oral or recorded in any form or medium. This includes inventions, designs, methods, processes, techniques, models, prototypes, patterns, samples, data, reports, drawings, plans, specifications, photographs, manuals, software, and similar documents. However, such definition does not include internal financial or management information. Seen in 54 SEC filings
  • Technical Information means all useful information related to apparatus, methods, processes, patterns, designs such as drawings, data, specifications, parts lists, assembly procedures, operating and maintenance manuals, reports, know-how, and similar related fields specifically relatable to the subject. Seen in 52 SEC filings

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Technical Information means any form of knowledge or data relating to science, technology, or business.

Relevant Contract Types

  1. Software License Agreement
  2. Non-Disclosure Agreement
  3. Intellectual Property Agreement
  4. Collaborative Research Agreement

Relevant Circumstances

  • Transfer of technical knowledge between parties.
  • Licensing of software or technology.
  • Protection of intellectual property rights.
  • Collaborative research and development projects.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Technical Information means details linked to methods, processes, techniques, models, software, or related work components.

Relevant Contract Types

  1. Managed Services Agreement
  2. Consulting Agreement
  3. Data Processing Agreement
  4. Joint Venture Agreement

Relevant Circumstances

  • Provision of consulting or advisory services.
  • Handling of data processing tasks.
  • Sharing of technological procedures and methods in a joint venture.
  • Management of IT services.

Relevant Sectors

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