definiens: of a Party shall mean all information and know - how and any tangible embod iments thereof provided by or on behalf of such Party to the other Party either i n connection with the discussions and negotiations pertaining to this Agr eement or in the course of performing this Agreement, including data ; knowledg e ; practices ; processes ; ideas ; research plans, engineering designs and draw ings, research data, manufacturing processes and techniques ; scientific, manufacturing, marketing and business plans ; and financial and personnel matters relating to the disclosing Party or to its present or future products, sales, suppliers, customers, employees, investors or business . For purposes of t his Agreement, notwithstanding the Party that disclosed such infor mation or know - how, all Northwest Know - How and all information or know - how with respect thereto, shall be Confidential Information of Northwest and all Me darex Know - How, including all Mice - Related Know - How and all Production Process Kn ow - How, and all information and know - how with respect thereto, shall be Confide ntial Information of [COMPANY]