Common use of Patent/Copyright Infringement Clause in Contracts

Patent/Copyright Infringement. Contractor will defend and indemnify the District from any claimed action, cause or demand brought against the District, to the extent such action is based on the claim that information supplied by the Contractor infringes any patent or copyright. The Contractor will pay those costs and damages attributable to any such claims that are finally awarded against the District in any action. Such defense and payments are conditioned upon the following: a. That Contractor shall be notified promptly in writing by District of any notice of such claim. b. Contractor shall have the right, hereunder, at its option and expense, to obtain for the District the right to continue using the information, in the event such claim of infringement, is made, provided no reduction in performance or loss results to the District.