Common use of Enforcement by Regulus Clause in Contracts

Enforcement by Regulus. If Sanofi elects not to settle, defend or bring any action for infringement described in Section 8.4.1(a) and so notifies Regulus, including following any request by Regulus to do so, then Regulus may defend or bring such action at its own expense, in its own name, provided however that, Regulus agrees not to so settle, defend or bring any action for infringement of a Product Specific Patent Right upon Sanofi’s request based on Sanofi’s good faith reasonable determination, the basis for which will be provided to Regulus, that it is not in the best interest of the Parties to so settle, defend or bring such action for infringement. In the case where Regulus proceeds to settle, defend or bring an action for such infringement, the following will apply: (i) Sanofi will reasonably assist Regulus in any action or proceeding being defended or prosecuted if so requested, and will lend its name to such actions or proceedings if requested by Regulus or required by Applicable Law; (ii) Regulus will reimburse Sanofi for the documented external costs Sanofi reasonably incurs, including attorneys fees, in providing such assistance as specifically requested in writing by Regulus; (iii) Sanofi will have the right to participate and be represented in any such suit by its own counsel at its own expense, provided that Regulus will retain overall responsibility for the prosecution of such suit or proceedings in such event; and (iv) Regulus may not enter any settlement of any action or proceeding defended or brought by Regulus with respect to a Product Specific Patent, which restricts the scope, or adversely affects the enforceability, of a Product Specific Patent, or which could be reasonably expected to have a material adverse financial impact on Sanofi without Sanofi’s prior written consent, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.