Common use of PATENT RIGHTS FOR PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS Clause in Contracts

PATENT RIGHTS FOR PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS. ECC shall have the right to seek patent protection for any Product Improvement at its own cost and expense. Sublicensee shall provide to ECC or its assignee with such assistance as may be reasonably requested, from time to time, in connection with such efforts, including the execution of any documents necessary to obtain and maintain such patent protection; provided, however, that ECC or its assignee will reimburse Sublicensee for any out-of-pocket fees and expenses reasonably incurred by Sublicensee in providing such assistance.