Define: Know-How
What does "Know-How" mean? The meaning differs based on the contract. We found 3 definitions across 3 companies in SEC filings.
Definition 1 (ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., seen in 1 filing)
Know-How means biological materials and other tangible materials, information, data, inventions, practices, methods, protocols, formulas, formulations, knowledge, know-how, trade secrets, processes, assays, skills, experience, techniques and results of experimentation and testing, including without limitation pharmacological, toxicological and preclinical and clinical test data and analytical and quality control data, patentable or otherwise.
Source: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. 10-K
Definition 2 (Tesla, Inc., seen in 1 filing)
Know-How means information, data, know-how, or experience whether patentable or not, including, but not limited to, all design or manufacturing techniques, operating instructions, machinery designs, raw materials or product specifications, drawings, blue prints, and any other technical and commercial information.
Source: Tesla, Inc. S-1
Definition 3 (Accenture plc, seen in 1 filing)
Know-How means any know-how, including any technical innovation, idea, discovery, invention, model, formulas, tests, data, processes, production methods, commercial methods, developments, improvements, whether or not patentable, or able to being protected by copyright or industrial property rights.
Source: Accenture plc 10-K
Data extracted from 3 SEC EDGAR filings across 3 companies. Source: Material contracts (Exhibit 10) filed under Regulation S-K.
This page presents definitions found in actual SEC filings for informational purposes. The specific definition appropriate for your contract may vary based on jurisdiction, industry, and specific circumstances. Consult with a qualified attorney for legal advice.