# Know-how

> unpatented technical information (including, without limitation information relating to inventions, discoveries, concepts, methodologies, models

**Term:** Know-how  
**Last updated:** 2026-06-12

## Definition

### Definition 1

unpatented technical information (including information relating to inventions, discoveries, concepts, methodologies, models, research, development and testing procedures, the results of experiments, tests and trials, manufacturing processes, techniques and specifications, quality control data, analyses, reports and submissions) which is not in the public domain;.

### Definition 2

information, data, know-how or experience whether patentable or not and including but not limited to any technical and commercial information relating to research, design, development, manufacture, use or sale;.

## Context

### Relevant circumstances

- When unpatented technical or commercial information is being shared or licensed
- If confidentiality and use restrictions apply to know-how
- Where research outputs include know-how alongside patents

### Relevant sectors

- Technology
- Legal Services
- Business Services

## Relevant contract types

- [Service Agreement](https://www.genieai.co/en-us/template-type/service-agreement)
- [Sale Agreement](https://www.genieai.co/en-us/template-type/sale-agreement)
- [Partnership Agreement](https://www.genieai.co/en-us/template-type/partnership-agreement)

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