Common use of Proprietary Interests Clause in Contracts

Proprietary Interests. All information owned, possessed, or used by Owner which is communicated to, learned, developed, or otherwise acquired by Contractor in the performance of services for Owner, which is not generally known to the public, will be confidential. Contractor will not, beginning on the date of first association or communication between Owner and Contractor and continuing through the term of this Contract and any time thereafter, disclose, communicate or divulge, or permit disclosure, communication or divulgence, to another or use for Contractor’s own benefit or the benefit of another, any such confidential information, unless required by law. Except when defined as part of the Work, Contractor will not make any press releases, public statements, or advertisement referring to the Project or the engagement of Contractor as an independent Contractor of Owner in connection with the Project, or release any information relative to the Project for publications, advertisement, or any other purpose without the prior written approval of Owner. Contractor will obtain assurances similar to those contained in this Subsection from persons, vendors, and consultants retained by Contractor. Contractor acknowledges and agrees that a breach by Contractor of the provisions hereof will cause Owner irreparable injury and damage. Therefore, Contractor expressly agrees that Owner will be entitled to injunctive and/or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent or otherwise restrain a breach of this Contract.