Intel respects the intellectual property rights of others-business associates, suppliers, and competitors alike.

Confidential Information. Intel is committed to the protection of supplier’s confidential information and insists on the same dedication to protection of Intel’s disclosed confidential information. Furthermore, it is a requirement that Intel’s mutually protective Corporate Nondisclosure Agreement be signed by the supplier and Intel before the disclosure or exchange of any confidential information takes place. When disclose or exchange any confidential information to Intel please mark it as a supplier’s ‘confidential’ or ‘commercial secret’ information as required to be on the safe side.

IP Indemnity policy. When Intel sells products, it provides indemnity against third party intellectual property claims. Conversely, when Intel is the customer, it requires supplier infringement indemnification against intellectual property rights claimed by third parties.

IP transfer. With regard to transfer of some specific IP objects (patents, licenses, know-how etc) the additional documents or actions may be required to execute or perform so Intel has a right to request such a guarantee from a supplier to execute those.

Publicity

Intel maintains a strict policy that neither party may use the other’s name in advertisements, press releases, design win announcements, or business level disclosure without prior written notice by a Vice President of Materials.