What does the technical contract include?

The technical contract includes the information of both parties, the name of technical project, technical authorization, related expenses, liability for breach of contract, etc.

A technology contract is a contract concluded by the parties for technology development, transfer, consultation or service, which establishes mutual rights and obligations. The subject matter of a technology contract is closely related to technology, and different types of technology contracts have different technical contents. Technology contracts are generally confirmed and registered at the technology contract registration agencies established in provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government and cities under separate state planning.

Technical background information, feasibility study and technical evaluation report, project task book and plan, technical standards, technical specifications, original design and process documents and other technical documents related to the performance of the contract may be taken as an integral part of the contract according to the agreement of the parties.

Where a technology contract involves a patent, it shall specify the name of the invention-creation, the applicant and patentee of the patent, the date of application, the application number, the patent number and the validity period of the patent right.

Legal basis:

According to Article 845 of the General Principles of Civil Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), the contents of a technology contract generally include the name of the project, the content, scope and requirements of the subject matter, the plan, place and method of performance, the confidentiality of technical data and materials, the ownership of technical achievements and the distribution of benefits, the acceptance criteria and methods, and the interpretation of terms and terms.

Technical background information, feasibility study and technical evaluation report, project task book and plan, technical standards, technical specifications, original design and process documents and other technical documents related to the performance of the contract may be taken as an integral part of the contract according to the agreement of the parties.

Where a technology contract involves a patent, it shall specify the name of the invention-creation, the applicant and patentee of the patent, the date of application, the application number, the patent number and the validity period of the patent right.