legal ground
Article 868 of the General Principles of the Civil Law The transferor of a technical secret transfer contract and the transferor of a technical secret use license contract shall provide technical information, provide technical guidance, ensure the practicability and reliability of the technology, and undertake the obligation of confidentiality. The confidentiality obligation stipulated in the preceding paragraph shall not restrict Licensor from applying for a patent, unless otherwise agreed by both parties. Article 869 The transferee of a technology secret transfer contract and the transferee of a technology secret licensing contract shall use the technology in accordance with the agreement, pay the transfer fee and royalties, and bear the obligation of confidentiality.