Common use of Reasonable Audit Clause in Contracts

Reasonable Audit. Upon reasonable written prior notice, Tessera shall have the right to examine and audit through an independent mutually agreed upon third party, not more frequently than once per year, all records of TI that may contain information reasonably necessary to verify the amount of fees or royalties paid by or payable by TI under this Agreement; provided, that the said auditor shall have agreed in advance in writing to maintain in confidence and not to disclose to Tessera or any third party any TI proprietary information obtained during the course of such audit. Such audit must be requested by Tessera within one year of the end of any quarter for which an audit is being sought. Within thirty (30) days after receiving the auditor’s report, TI shall make payment to Tessera of the amount found to be payable, if any or, conversely, Tessera shall make payment to TI for any overpayment found in the audit. Tessera shall bear the expenses of such audit examinations unless royalties due and owing to Tessera are determined by the auditor to be at least five percent (5%) greater than the amounts as calculated and/or paid by TI, in which case TI shall bear such expenses.