Infringement by Third Parties Each party shall promptly notify the other in writing of any alleged or threatened infringement of the InNexus Patents and Joint Patents, of which it becomes aware, and:
(a) InNexus shall have the right, but not the obligation, to bring, at InNexus' expense and in its sole control, an appropriate action against any person or entity infringing a InNexus Patent directly or contributorily; and if InNexus does not bring such action within ninety (90) days of notification thereof (or such shorter period of time as may be required pursuant to any applicable legislation necessary to preserve its rights in within a particular jurisdiction) to or by Beglend, Beglend shall have the right, but not the obligation, to undertake, at Beglend's expense and in its sole control, such action; and the party not bringing an action under this paragraph shall be entitled to separate representation in such matter by counsel of its own choice and at its own expense, but such party shall cooperate fully with the party bringing such action;
(b) with respect to third party infringement of Joint Patents, the parties shall confer and take such action, and allocate expenses and recoveries in such manner, as they may agree; and in the absence of agreement within ninety (90) days of notification thereof, Beglend shall have the right, but not the obligation, to bring, at Beglend's expense and in its sole control, an action against any person or entity infringing a Joint Patent directly or contributorily and InNexus shall have the right to be fully informed regarding any litigation brought thereunder by Beglend, including the status of any settlement activity;
(c) notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, should a party receive notice with respect to a Product under any applicable legislation which, if applicable to that Product, would have the effect of restricting the price, marketability or the ability of such product to be sold on normal commercial terms notwithstanding Regulatory Approval ("Statutory Notice"), then such party shall immediately provide the other party with a copy of such Statutory Notice, and (i) InNexus shall have thirty (30) days from date on which it receives or provides a copy of such Statutory Notice (or such lesser time as may be required under applicable legislation to respond to or contest the application thereof to the Product) to provide written notice to Beglend whether InNexus will bring suit, at its expense, within a forty-five (45) day period from the date of such Statutory Notice (or such lesser time as may be required under applicable legislation; and (ii) should such thirty (30) day period (or shorter period, where required under applicable legislation) expire without InNexus bringing suit or providing such notice of its intention to proceed, then Beglend shall be free to immediately bring suit in its name.
(d) the party which is not in control of any action brought pursuant to any of sections (a), (b) or (c) may elect to contribute fifty percent (50%) of the costs of litigation against such third party infringer, by providing written notice to the controlling party within ninety (90) days after such action is first brought; and (i) if the non-controlling party elects to bear fifty percent (50%) of such litigation costs, it shall receive fifty percent (50%) of any damage award or settlement resulting from such action; (ii) if the non-controlling party does not elect to share such litigation costs, it shall not participate in any damage award or settlement resulting from such action.
(e) neither party shall settle a claim brought under this Section 8.4 without the consent of the other party, and (i) in the event of any recovery of monetary damages from the third party, whether such damages result from the infringement of InNexus Patents or Joint Patents, such recovery shall be allocated first to the reimbursement of any expenses incurred by the parties in the litigation under this section (including, for the purpose, a reasonable allocation of internal counsel and other expenses), and thereafter as provided in Section 8.4(d); and (ii) if the amount recovered from the third party is less than the aggregate expenses of the parties incurred in connection with such litigation, the recovery shall be shared pro rata between InNexus and Beglend in proportion to their respective expenses.
Infringement of Third Party Rights Each Party shall promptly notify the other in writing of any allegation by a Third Party that the activity of either of the Parties hereunder infringes or may infringe the intellectual property rights of such Third Party. Genentech shall have the first right but not the obligation to control any defense of any such claim involving alleged infringement of Third Party rights by Genentech’s activities under this Agreement at its own expense and by counsel of its own choice, and Curis shall have the right but not the obligation, at its own expense, to be represented in any such action by counsel of its own choice. If Genentech fails to proceed in a timely fashion with regard to such defense, Curis shall have the right but not the obligation to control any such defense of such claim at its own expense and by counsel of its own choice, and Genentech shall have the right but not the obligation, at its own expense, to be represented in any such action by counsel of its own choice. Curis shall have the first right but not the obligation to control any defense of any such claim involving alleged infringement of Third Party rights by Curis’ activities under this Agreement at its own expense and by counsel of its own choice, and Genentech shall have the right but not the obligation, at its own expense, to be represented in any such action by counsel of its own choice. If Curis fails to proceed in a timely fashion with regard to such defense, Genentech shall have the right but not the obligation to control any such defense of such claim at its own expense and by counsel of its own choice, and Curis shall have the right but not the obligation, at its own expense, to be represented in any such action by counsel of its own choice. Neither Party shall have the right to settle any infringement action under this Section 10.5 in a manner that diminishes the rights or interests of the other Party hereunder without the consent of such Party.
Infringement Claims by Third Parties If the Exploitation of a Licensed Product in the Territory pursuant to this Agreement results in, or is reasonably expected to result in, any claim, suit or proceeding by a Third Party alleging infringement by Licensee or any of its Affiliates or its or their Sublicensees, (a “Third Party Infringement Claim”), including any defense or counterclaim in connection with an Infringement action initiated pursuant to Section 6.3.2, the Party first becoming aware of such alleged infringement shall promptly notify the other Party thereof in writing. As between the Parties, Licensee shall be responsible for defending any such claim, suit or proceeding, at its sole cost and expense using counsel of Licensee’s choice, in relation to technology licensed under any Exclusive Licensed Technology, and MedImmune shall be responsible for defending any such claim, suit or proceeding at proceeding at its sole cost and expense, using counsel of MedImmune’s choice in relation to technology licensed under any Non-Exclusive Licensed Technology. MedImmune shall, and shall cause its Affiliates to, assist and cooperate with Licensee, as Licensee may reasonably request from time to time, in connection with its activities set out in this Section 6.4, including where necessary, furnishing a power of attorney solely for such purpose or joining in, or being named as a necessary party to, such action, providing access to relevant documents and other evidence and making its employees available at reasonable business hours; provided that Licensee shall reimburse MedImmune for its reasonable and verifiable out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith. Licensee shall keep MedImmune reasonably informed of all material developments in connection with any such claim, suit or proceeding. Licensee agrees to provide MedImmune with copies of all material pleadings filed in such action and to allow MedImmune reasonable opportunity to participate in the defense of the claims. Any damages, or awards, including royalties incurred or awarded in connection with any Third Party Infringement Claim defended under this Section 6.4 shall be [***].
Infringement 14.01 LICENSEE shall immediately notify LICENSOR of any unauthorized use and/or suspected infringement of the INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. Such notification shall include, without limitation, immediately forwarding to LICENSOR any and all documents relating to any such unauthorized use or suspected infringement and providing LICENSOR with any and all facts and circumstances relating to such unauthorized use or suspected infringement.
14.02 LICENSOR shall have the primary, and in the first instance sole, right to institute a suit for infringement, unfair competition or other action with respect to any unauthorized use or suspected infringement. LICENSOR shall have the sole discretion to determine how to handle or otherwise deal with any infringement or unauthorized use of the INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, including the right to settle or otherwise compromise any dispute or suit, and shall promptly notify LICENSEE of its decision. LICENSOR shall have no duty to initiate such litigation if, in its sole judgment, such litigation is not warranted or is not in its best interests.
14.03 LICENSEE may join and be represented in, at its own expense by its own counsel, any proceeding relating to any unauthorized use or suspected infringement to prove its own interests.
14.04 LICENSEE agrees that it shall, at all times, reasonably cooperate with LICENSOR and its counsel, in all respects, with respect to any unauthorized use or suspected or alleged infringement at LICENSOR's expense, including, but not limited to, having LICENSEE's principals, directors, employees, officers and/or agents testify, and making available any records, papers, information, specimens and the like when requested by LICENSOR.
14.05 Any damages and/or recovery received pursuant to such litigation or settlement or compromise shall be the sole and exclusive property of LICENSOR.
14.06 If LICENSOR decides, in its discretion, not to take any action with respect to an unauthorized use or suspected infringement, then LICENSEE may, at its own option and sole expense, take such action on its own behalf as it deems appropriate and any damages, recovery, settlement or compromise obtained thereby shall be for the account of LICENSEE.
No Third Party Rights Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, this Agreement is intended solely for the benefit of the parties hereto and is not intended to confer any benefits upon, or create any rights in favor of, any Person other than the parties hereto.