Definition of Trade Secret Sample Clauses

Definition of Trade Secret. A “Trade Secret” is defined as information of the Company, without regard to form, including, but not limited to, technical or nontechnical data, a formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, drawing or process, (i) that derives independent economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to or readily ascertainable through appropriate means by other persons who might obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and (ii) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.
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Definition of Trade Secret. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Trade Secrets” means any and all information, including a formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique or process that derives independent economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to the public or to other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use, and is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy. By way of illustration but not limitation, “Trade Secrets” includes: (a) Work Product; (b) information regarding plans for research, development, current and new products, marketing and selling, business plans, budgets and unpublished financial statements, licenses, prices and costs, production, carriers and customers and potential customers; (c) information regarding the skills and compensation of other employees of Employer and the other members of the Parent Group; and (d) Third-Party Information. For the avoidance of doubt, “Trade Secrets” do not include any information which: (w) is already in the public domain or becomes available to the public through no breach of this Agreement by Executive, (x) is lawfully obtainable from non-confidential sources other than the Parent, its Subsidiaries, their Affiliates or their respective personnel, suppliers, distributors, customers, independent contractors or other business relations, (y) is legally available to Executive from non-confidential sources other than the Parent, its Subsidiaries, their Affiliates or their respective personnel, suppliers, distributors, customers, independent contractors or other business relations, or (z) is developed by Executive entirely on his own time without using Parent’s, its Subsidiaries’ or their Affiliates’ equipment, supplies, facilities, or trade secret information and does not relate at the time of conception to Parent’s, its Subsidiaries’ or their Affiliates’ business, or actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development of Parent, its Subsidiaries or their Affiliates, or result from any work performed by Executive for Parent, its Subsidiaries or their Affiliates.
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Definition of Trade Secret. For purposes of this Agreement, a "Trade Secret" is any information, including technical or non-technical data, formulas, patterns, compilations, programs, devices, methods, techniques, drawings, processes, financial data, financial plans, product plans, or a list of actual or potential customers or suppliers which qualifies as a trade secret under applicable law. A "Trade Secret" generally (a) derives economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means, by other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and (b) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.
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Definition of Trade Secret. A "Trade Secret" is any information, including technical or non-technical data, formulas, patterns, compilations, programs, devices, methods, techniques, drawings, processes, financial data, financial plans, product plans, or a list of actual or potential customers or suppliers which qualifies as a trade secret under applicable law. A "Trade Secret" generally (a) derives economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means, by other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and (b) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.
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Definition of Trade Secret. For purposes of this Agreement, a “Trade Secret” is any information, including, but not limited to, technical or non-technical data, a formula, a pattern, a compilation, a program, a device, a method, a technique, a drawing, a process, financial data, financial plans, product plans, or a list of actual or potential customers or suppliers which qualifies as a trade secret under applicable law (including Article 82 of the Mexican Ley de la Propiedad Industrial in case of information developed in Mexico or otherwise subject or protected by such law). A “Trade Secret” generally: (i) derives economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and (ii) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.
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Related to Definition of Trade Secret

  • Protection of Trade Secrets The Executive agrees to maintain in strict confidence and, except as necessary to perform his duties for the Employer, the Executive agrees not to use or disclose any Trade Secrets of the Employer during or after his employment. “Trade Secret” means information, including a formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, process, drawing, cost data or customer list, that: (i) derives economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and (ii) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.

  • Protection of Trade Secrets and Confidential Information (a) Definition of “

  • Protection of Trademarks Such Grantor shall, with respect to any Trademarks that are material to the business of such Grantor, use commercially reasonable efforts not to cease the use of any of such Trademarks or fail to maintain the level of the quality of products sold and services rendered under any of such Trademarks at a level at least substantially consistent with the quality of such products and services as of the date hereof, and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that licensees of such Trademarks use such consistent standards of quality, except as would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

  • Definition of Customer Information Any Customer Information will remain the sole and exclusive property of the Trust. “Customer Information” shall mean all non-public, personally identifiable information as defined by Xxxxx-Xxxxx-Xxxxxx Act of 1999, as amended, and its implementing regulations (e.g., SEC Regulation S-P and Federal Reserve Board Regulation P) (collectively, the “GLB Act”).

  • Non-Disclosure of Trade Secrets failure to hold in confidence all Trade Secrets of the Company that came into Recipient’s knowledge during Recipient’s employment by the Company or any Related Company, or disclosing, publishing, or making use of at any time such Trade Secrets, where the term “Trade Secret” means any technical or non-technical data, formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, drawing, process, financial data, financial plan, product plan, list of actual or potential customers or suppliers or other information similar to any of the foregoing, which (i) derives economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who can derive economic value from its disclosure or use, and (ii) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy;

  • Definition of Confidential Information The term “Confidential Information” shall mean all information that either party discloses (a “Disclosing Party”) to the other party (a “Receiving Party”), whether in writing, electronically, or orally and in any form (tangible or intangible), that is confidential, proprietary, or relates to clients or shareholders (each either existing or potential). Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to:

  • Nondisclosure of Trade Secrets During the term of this Agreement, Executive will have access to and become familiar with various trade secrets and proprietary and confidential information of the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates, including, but not limited to, processes, designs, computer programs, compilations of information, records, sales procedures, customer requirements, pricing techniques, product plans, marketing plans, strategic plans, customer lists, methods of doing business and other confidential information (collectively, referred to as “Trade Secrets”) which are owned by the Company, its subsidiaries and/or affiliates and regularly used in the operation of its business, and as to which the Company, its subsidiaries and/or affiliates take precautions to prevent dissemination to persons other than certain directors, officers and employees. Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Trade Secrets (1) are secret and not known in the industry; (2) give the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates an advantage over competitors who do not know or use the Trade Secrets; (3) are of such value and nature as to make it reasonable and necessary to protect and preserve the confidentiality and secrecy of the Trade Secrets; and (4) are valuable, special and unique assets of the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates, the disclosure of which could cause substantial injury and loss of profits and goodwill to the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates. Executive may not use in any way or disclose any of the Trade Secrets, directly or indirectly, either during the term of this Agreement or at any time thereafter, except as required in the course of his employment under this Agreement, if required in connection with a judicial or administrative proceeding, or if the information becomes public knowledge other than as a result of an unauthorized disclosure by the Executive. All files, records, documents, information, data and similar items relating to the business of the Company, whether prepared by Executive or otherwise coming into his possession, will remain the exclusive property of the Company and may not be removed from the premises of the Company under any circumstances without the prior written consent of the Board (except in the ordinary course of business during Executive’s period of active employment under this Agreement), and in any event must be promptly delivered to the Company upon termination of Executive’s employment with the Company. Executive agrees that upon his receipt of any subpoena, process or other request to produce or divulge, directly or indirectly, any Trade Secrets to any entity, agency, tribunal or person, Executive shall timely notify and promptly hand deliver a copy of the subpoena, process or other request to the Board. For this purpose, Executive irrevocably nominates and appoints the Company (including any attorney retained by the Company), as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact, to act in Executive’s name, place and stead to perform any act that Executive might perform to defend and protect against any disclosure of any Trade Secrets.

  • Definition of Proprietary Information The Executive acknowledges that he may be furnished or may otherwise receive or have access to confidential information which relates to the Company’s past, present or future business activities, strategies, services or products, research and development; financial analysis and data; improvements, inventions, processes, techniques, designs or other technical data; profit margins and other financial information; fee arrangements; compilations for marketing or development; confidential personnel and payroll information; or other information regarding administrative, management, or financial activities of the Company, or of a third party which provided proprietary information to the Company on a confidential basis. All such information, including in any electronic form, and including any materials or documents containing such information, shall be considered by the Company and the Executive as proprietary and confidential (the “Proprietary Information”).

  • Use of Trademarks Distributor shall not be permitted to print, post or otherwise use letterhead, calling cards, literature, signage or other representations in the name of Supplier (or any of its affiliates) or to represent itself as Supplier (or any of its affiliates) or make commitments on behalf of Supplier (or any of its affiliates) without the express, written permission of Supplier. Distributor expressly agrees that no license to use Supplier (or any of its affiliates’ trademarks, trade names, service marks or logos (collectively, the “Supplier Trademarks”) is granted by this Agreement. Distributor may, however, indicate in its advertising and marketing materials that it is a distributor for Supplier Products and may as necessary, incidentally use the Supplier Trademarks in its sales/marketing efforts. Upon request by Supplier, Distributor will place proper trademark, copyright and patent notices in its advertisements, promotional brochures and other marketing materials for Supplier Products. Supplier reserves the right to review Distributor’s marketing and sales materials prior to their publication or use. No rights shall inure to Distributor as a result of any such use or reference, and all such rights, including goodwill shall inure to the benefit of and be vested in Supplier. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, Distributor will immediately cease using the Supplier Trademarks as allowed in this Section and shall immediately take all appropriate and necessary steps to (a) remove and cancel any listings in public records, telephone books, other directories, remove any visual displays or literature at Distributor’s location, the Internet and elsewhere that would indicate or would lead the public to believe that Distributor is the representative of Supplier (or any of its affiliates) or Supplier’s (or any of its affiliates’) products or services; and (b) cancel, abandon or transfer (as requested by Supplier) any product licenses, trade name filings, trademark applications or registrations or other filings with the governments of the Territory (whether or not such filings were authorized by Supplier) that may incorporate the Supplier Trademarks or any marks or names confusingly similar to the Supplier Trademarks. Upon Distributor’s failure to comply with this paragraph, Supplier may make application for such removals, cancellations, abandonments or transfers in Distributor’s name. Distributor shall render assistance to and reimburse Supplier for expenses incurred in enforcing this paragraph.

  • Authorized Use of Trademarks Any required consent and authorization has been obtained for the use of any trademark or service xxxx in any advertising and supplemental sales literature or other materials delivered by the Company to the Dealer Manager or approved by the Company for use by the Dealer Manager and, to the Company’s knowledge, its use does not constitute the unlicensed use of intellectual property.

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