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Define: Research Findings

The meaning of “Research Findings” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Research Findings defined in a legal contract?

  • Research Findings means information or results derived from a research project, including the research title, keywords indicating subject matter, the methodology of research, a summary of pivotal findings, limitations of the research, its relation with other research, any additional research required, practical implications of the results, end-users likely to benefit from the research findings, the value the research holds, and a list of relevant publications. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Research Findings means the data, reports, presentations or other results specifically prepared by [organization]. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Research Findings means any output or result from research and development activities, including new or improved products, inventions, and innovations and improvements in any method, apparatus, or machine. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Research Findings means all types of collected or produced information in a research endeavor such as numerical, analytical or narrative results, data, statistics, conjectures, and includes but is not limited to empirical evidence, databases, and equipment developed during the research process. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Research Findings means any result from research and development activity, including discovery, invention, innovation, and improvement in any process, apparatus, machine or technique. Seen in 1 SEC filing

Note: pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Research Findings means the data and results generated, and any new methods or innovations that are established, as a result of a research activity.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When developing new products or services.
  • When conducting academic or institutional research.
  • When a company is outsourcing research activities.

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Genie Definition 2

  • Research Findings means a meaningful summary of significant results, an inventory of related publications, and the practical implications of a research project.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When publishing research findings.
  • When sharing information between organizations.
  • When research findings have commercial implications.

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Research Findings means the data and results generated, and any new methods or innovations that are established, as a result of a research activity.