Common use of Cooperation In Patent Infringement Proceedings Clause in Contracts

Cooperation In Patent Infringement Proceedings. In the event that either Aventis or ImmunoGen takes action pursuant to this Section 10.6, the other Party shall cooperate to the extent reasonably necessary and at the first Party’s sole expense. Upon the reasonable request of the Party bringing such action, such other Party shall join the suit and shall be represented in any such legal proceedings using counsel of its own choice, at the first Party’s expense. Neither Party shall settle any claim or proceeding relating to Program Patent Rights, ImmunoGen Patent Rights or Patent Rights Covering ImmunoGen Technology Improvements Controlled in whole or in part by the other Party or licensed under this Agreement to the other Party without the prior written consent of such other Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.