English to German Law/Patents Law: Contract(s) Geheimhaltungsvereinbarung

“Purpose” means [evaluating and discussing a possible business relationship between the Parties] OR [specify alternative purpose].

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“Confidential Information” means any and all information of a confidential or proprietary nature in whatever form (including without limitation, oral, written, electronic or graphical form) disclosed or made available directly or indirectly by or on behalf of the Disclosing Party to the Recipient, which relates to the business of the Disclosing Party or any of its Affiliates, including without limitation:
(a) any information relating to the Purpose or to the Disclosing Party’s products, operations, affairs, customers, clients, suppliers, plans, intentions, market opportunities, know-how, design rights and trade secrets;

(b) the fact that discussions and negotiations are taking place concerning the Purpose and the status of those discussions and negotiations;