The subject matter of this research (dissertation) is "Rights & Obligations of the Parties in Technology Transfer Agreements".

There are two parts in this research: Part one with the title of "The generalities of Technology Transfer" where we have studied the following matters: concepts and keywords of technology transfer agreements, the different types of technology transfer agreements such as licensing, know-how communication, turn-key, product in hand, market in hand, company in hand, the main terms and conditions of these agreements. And part two with the title of "Know-how communication agreements". The reasons upon which this title was chosen are mentioned in the second part. The subjects that have been studied in this part are the followings: the why of making use of "communication" expression for know-how, the substance of know-how, maintenance of confidential information and trade secrets as a main condition in know-how communications from the beginning of negotiations up to the end and even after the end of agreement, the importance of competition clauses.

Technology, according to the author`s view-point is an intellectual asset which is imported by a domestic company from a foreign one. Therefore, the contractual orders, terms and conditions are more surveyed and studied in the research in comparison with the related laws and rules. Accordingly, the target of author is to establish with inspiration with technology elimination, that the completeness and comprehensiveness of term and conditions in Know-how communications should be considered by decision makers in involved companies. (natural or legal persons)