Common use of Exceptions to Disclosure of Confidential Information Clause in Contracts

Exceptions to Disclosure of Confidential Information. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, and without granting any right or license, a party may disclose the Confidential Information of the other party: (i) to the extent required by an order of a court or other government body or as otherwise required by or in compliance with law or regulations; provided that the disclosing party provides the other party with prior written notice of such disclosure and takes reasonable measures to obtain confidential treatment thereof; (ii) in confidence to attorneys, accountants, banks and financial sources and their advisors; or (iii) in confidence, in connection with a license, sublicense, merger or acquisition, permitted by this Agreement. The Parties may respond to inquiries from governmental authorities. Any such disclosure shall be accompanied by an instruction in writing that the terms and substance of the Enabling Technology License Agreement constitute confidential business information and are not to be disclosed to others except as may be required by law.