Common use of Internal Escalation Clause in Contracts

Internal Escalation. In the event that a dispute arises over the interpretation or application of any provision of this Agreement or the grounds for termination hereof, any party may request that the parties meet within ten (10) days of such request and seek to resolve the dispute by negotiation of the appropriate officers of each party, with the request for resolution being passed to each officer at the next higher level of authority, in turn. Such meetings shall be attended by individuals with decision-making authority, to attempt in good faith to negotiate a resolution of the dispute prior to pursuing other available remedies. If, within ten (10) days after the first such meeting, the parties have not succeeded in negotiating a resolution of the dispute, or if it has not been possible to schedule a meeting within ten (10) days following request thereof by a party, a party may request that such dispute be mediated in accordance with Subsection 19.2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the foregoing, any disputes with respect to intellectual property rights shall be submitted to the courts and not