Common use of Initial Option Period Clause in Contracts

Initial Option Period. With respect to each CCF INVENTION and JOINT INVENTION, the OPTION will remain in effect from COMPANY’s receipt of the corresponding INVENTION DISCLOSURE until the earlier of *** after the expiration of the TERM of the JDA or until the OPTION is exercised under Paragraph 6.1.2 (Exercise of OPTION) (“OPTION PERIOD”) unless terminated earlier under Paragraph 8.2 (Expiration/Termination of JDA and OPTION).