Common use of Biogen’s Right of Setoff Clause in Contracts

Biogen’s Right of Setoff. If there is [***] and Biogen does not wish to [***], then, in addition to any other remedies Biogen may have under this Agreement or otherwise, Biogen may setoff against any amounts owed to Ionis pursuant to ARTICLE 6 (Financial Provisions) solely with respect to the Collaboration Program that is the subject of the Ionis Breach Event [***] (the “Setoff Amount”). If Biogen exercises its setoff right under this Section 10.4.5(b), Biogen will provide Ionis with a written certificate, signed by Biogen’s Chief Financial Officer, certifying that the amount setoff by Biogen represents [***]. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Ionis notifies Biogen in writing (a “Setoff Dispute Notice”) that it disputes Biogen’s assertion that Ionis is in material breach of this Agreement or the amount setoff by Biogen (a “Setoff Dispute”), then (i) both Parties will participate in the dispute resolution process set forth on Schedule 10.4.5(b), and (ii) pending the Parties' agreement regarding the appropriate setoff (if any) or a determination by the Advisory Panel of the proper amount that Biogen may setoff (if any) in accordance with Schedule 10.4.5(b), Biogen will pay the Setoff Amount into an interest-bearing escrow account established for the purpose at a bank. If the Parties cannot settle their dispute by mutual agreement, then, in accordance with Schedule 10.4.5(b) the Advisory Panel will determine (1) the amount (if any) that Biogen may setoff against future payments solely with respect to the Collaboration Program that is the subject of the Ionis Breach Event to Ionis going forward, and (2) whether any portion of the escrow account should be released to Ionis or returned to Biogen, provided that any decision or determination by the Advisory Panel (a “Panel Decision”) will not be treated as an arbitral award but will be binding on the Parties until and unless a court of competent jurisdiction (the “Trial Court”) has determined in a judgment regarding some or all of the issues decided in the Panel Decision, and in any Action contemplated by the next sentence hereof the Trial Court will determine the facts and the law de novo, and will give a Panel Decision only such persuasive effect, if any, that after review of all of the facts and the law presented to the Trial Court by the Parties, the Trial Court deems appropriate, provided that the escrow agent will comply with a Panel Decision that determines that any portion of the escrow account should be released to Ionis or returned to Biogen. If it is determined in a judgment by the Trial Court that Ionis owes Biogen any damages, then, during the pendency of any appeal of the Trial Court’s decision (or, if the Trial Court’s decision is not appealed, until Biogen recoups such amount), Biogen may setoff against any future payments solely with respect to the Collaboration Programs that are the subject of the Ionis Breach Event to Ionis under this Agreement the amount of any such damages not paid by Xxxxx. If it is determined in a Trial Court that Biogen has setoff an amount that exceeds the amount of losses, damages and expenses actually incurred by Biogen as a result of Ionis’ breach of this Agreement, then Biogen will promptly pay Ionis the amount of such excess, plus interest on such amount as provided for in Section 6.17 (Interest on Late Payments), with interest accruing from the time Biogen applied such excess setoff. If, with respect to a Setoff Dispute, Ionis provides a Setoff Dispute Notice to Biogen and Biogen fails to do any of the following: (X) appoint a member of the Advisory Panel to the extent required in Section 2 of Schedule 10.4.5(b); (Y) meet with the Advisory Panel as required in Section 3 of Schedule 10.4.5(b); or (Z) pay the Setoff Amount into an interest-bearing escrow account established for the purpose at a bank, then Biogen will forfeit its right to set off under this Section 10.4.5(b) and Schedule 10.4.5(b) with respect to any and all Setoff Disputes.

Biogen’s Right of Setoff. If there is [***] and Biogen does not wish to [***], then, in addition to any other remedies Biogen may have under this Agreement or otherwise, Biogen may setoff against any amounts owed to Ionis pursuant to ARTICLE 6 (Financial Provisions) solely with respect to the Collaboration Program that is the subject of the Ionis Breach Event [***] (the “Setoff Amount”). If Biogen exercises its setoff right under this Section 10.4.5(b10.4.4(b), Biogen will provide Ionis with a written certificate, signed by Biogen’s Chief Financial Officer, certifying that the amount setoff by Biogen represents [***]. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Ionis notifies Biogen in writing (a “Setoff Dispute Notice”) that it disputes Biogen’s assertion that Ionis is in material breach of this Agreement or the amount setoff by Biogen (a “Setoff Dispute”), then (i) both Parties will participate in the dispute resolution process set forth on Schedule 10.4.5(b10.4.4(b), and (ii) pending the Parties' ’ agreement regarding the appropriate setoff (if any) or a determination by the Advisory Panel of the proper amount that Biogen may setoff (if any) in accordance with Schedule 10.4.5(b10.4.4(b), Biogen will pay the Setoff Amount into an interest-bearing escrow account established for the purpose at a bank. If the Parties cannot settle their dispute by mutual agreement, then, in accordance with Schedule 10.4.5(b10.4.4(b) the Advisory Panel will determine (1A) the amount (if any) that Biogen may setoff against future payments solely with respect to the Collaboration Program that is the subject of the Ionis Breach Event to Ionis going forward, and (2B) whether any portion of the escrow account should be released to Ionis or returned to Biogen, ; provided that any decision or determination by the Advisory Panel (a “Panel Decision”) will not be treated as an arbitral award but will be binding on the Parties until and unless a court of competent jurisdiction (the “Trial Court”) has determined in a judgment regarding some or all of the issues decided in the Panel Decision, and in any Action contemplated by the next sentence hereof the Trial Court will determine the facts and the law de novo, and will give a Panel Decision only such persuasive effect, if any, that after review of all of the facts and the law presented to the Trial Court by the Parties, the Trial Court deems appropriate, ; provided further that the escrow agent will comply with a Panel Decision that determines that any portion of the escrow account should be released to Ionis or returned to Biogen. If it is determined in a judgment by the Trial Court that Ionis owes Biogen any damages, then, during the pendency of any appeal of the Trial Court’s decision (or, if the Trial Court’s decision is not appealed, until Biogen recoups such amount), Biogen may setoff against any future payments solely with respect to the Collaboration Programs that are the subject of the Ionis Breach Event to Ionis under this Agreement the amount of any such damages not paid by XxxxxIonis. If it is determined in a Trial Court that Biogen has setoff an amount that exceeds the amount of losses, damages and expenses actually incurred by Biogen as a result of Ionis’ breach of this Agreement, then Biogen will promptly pay to Ionis the amount of such excess, plus interest on such amount as provided for in Section 6.17 6.12 (Interest on Late Payments), with interest accruing from the time Biogen applied such excess setoff. If, with respect to a Setoff Dispute, Ionis provides a Setoff Dispute Notice to Biogen and Biogen fails to do any of the following: (XI) appoint a member of the Advisory Panel to the extent required in Section 2 of Schedule 10.4.5(b10.4.4(b); (YII) meet with the Advisory Panel as required in Section 3 of Schedule 10.4.5(b10.4.4(b); or (ZIII) pay the Setoff Amount into an interest-bearing escrow account established for the purpose at a bank, then Biogen will forfeit its right to set off under this Section 10.4.5(b10.4.4(b) and Schedule 10.4.5(b10.4.4(b) with respect to any and all Setoff Disputes.

Biogen’s Right of Setoff. If there is [***] and Biogen does not wish to [***], then, in addition to any other remedies Biogen may have under this Agreement or otherwise, Biogen may setoff against any amounts owed to Ionis pursuant to ARTICLE 6 (Financial Provisions) solely with respect to the Collaboration Program that is the subject of the Ionis Breach Event [***] (the “Setoff Amount”). If Biogen exercises its setoff right under this Section 10.4.5(b), Biogen will provide Ionis with a written certificate, signed by Biogen’s Chief Financial Officer, certifying that the amount setoff by Biogen represents [***]. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Ionis notifies Biogen in writing (a “Setoff Dispute Notice”) that it disputes Biogen’s assertion that Ionis is in material breach of this Agreement or the amount setoff by Biogen (a “Setoff Dispute”), then (i) both Parties will participate in the dispute resolution process set forth on Schedule 10.4.5(b), and (ii) pending the Parties' agreement regarding the appropriate setoff (if any) or a determination by the Advisory Panel of the proper amount that Biogen may setoff (if any) in accordance with Schedule 10.4.5(b), Biogen will pay the Setoff Amount into an interest-bearing escrow account established for the purpose at a bank. If the Parties cannot settle their dispute by mutual agreement, then, in accordance with Schedule 10.4.5(b) the Advisory Panel will determine (1) the amount (if any) that Biogen may setoff against future payments solely with respect to the Collaboration Program that is the subject of the Ionis Breach Event to Ionis going forward, and (2) whether any portion of the escrow account should be released to Ionis or returned to Biogen, provided that any decision or determination by the Advisory Panel (a “Panel Decision”) will not be treated as an arbitral award but will be binding on the Parties until and unless a court of competent jurisdiction (the “Trial Court”) has determined in a judgment regarding some or all of the issues decided in the Panel Decision, and in any Action contemplated by the next sentence hereof the Trial Court will determine the facts and the law de novo, and will give a Panel Decision only such persuasive effect, if any, that after review of all of the facts and the law presented to the Trial Court by the Parties, the Trial Court deems appropriate, provided that the escrow agent will comply with a Panel Decision that determines that any portion of the escrow account should be released to Ionis or returned to Biogen. If it is determined in a judgment by the Trial Court that Ionis owes Biogen any damages, then, during the pendency of any appeal of the Trial Court’s decision (or, if the Trial Court’s decision is not appealed, until Biogen recoups such amount), Biogen may setoff against any future payments solely with respect to the Collaboration Programs that are the subject of the Ionis Breach Event to Ionis under this Agreement the amount of any such damages not paid by XxxxxIonis. If it is determined in a Trial Court that Biogen has setoff an amount that exceeds the amount of losses, damages and expenses actually incurred by Biogen as a result of Ionis’ breach of this Agreement, then Biogen will promptly pay Ionis the amount of such excess, plus interest on such amount as provided for in Section 6.17 (Interest on Late Payments), with interest accruing from the time Biogen applied such excess setoff. If, with respect to a Setoff Dispute, Ionis provides a Setoff Dispute Notice to Biogen and Biogen fails to do any of the following: (X) appoint a member of the Advisory Panel to the extent required in Section 2 of Schedule 10.4.5(b); (Y) meet with the Advisory Panel as required in Section 3 of Schedule 10.4.5(b); or (Z) pay the Setoff Amount into an interest-bearing escrow account established for the purpose at a bank, then Biogen will forfeit its right to set off under this Section 10.4.5(b) and Schedule 10.4.5(b) with respect to any and all Setoff Disputes.

Biogen’s Right of Setoff. If there is an [***] and Biogen does not wish to [***], then, in addition to any other remedies Biogen may have under this Agreement or otherwise, Biogen may setoff against any amounts owed to Ionis pursuant to ARTICLE 6 (Financial Provisions) solely with respect to the Collaboration Program that is the subject of the Ionis Breach Event [***] (the “Setoff Amount”). If Biogen exercises its setoff right under this Section 10.4.5(b10.6.5(c), Biogen will provide Ionis with a written certificate, signed by Biogen’s Chief Financial Officer, certifying that the amount setoff by Biogen represents [***]. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Ionis notifies Biogen in writing (a “Setoff Dispute Notice”) that it disputes Biogen’s assertion that Ionis is in material breach of this Agreement or the amount setoff by Biogen (a “Setoff Dispute”), then (i) both Parties will participate in the dispute resolution process set forth on Schedule 10.4.5(b10.6.5(c), and (ii) pending the Parties' ’ agreement regarding the appropriate setoff (if any) or a determination by the Advisory Panel of the proper amount that Biogen may setoff (if any) in accordance with Schedule 10.4.5(b10.6.5(c), Biogen will pay the Setoff Amount into an interest-bearing escrow account established for the purpose at a bank. If the Parties cannot settle their dispute by mutual agreement, then, in accordance with Schedule 10.4.5(b10.6.5(c) the Advisory Panel will determine (1A) the amount (if any) that Biogen may setoff against future payments solely with respect to the Collaboration Program that is the subject of the Ionis Breach Event to Ionis going forward, and (2B) whether any portion of the escrow account should be released to Ionis or returned to Biogen, provided that any decision or determination by the Advisory Panel (a “Panel Decision”) will not be treated as an arbitral award but will be binding on the Parties until and unless a court of competent jurisdiction (the “Trial Court”) has determined in a judgment regarding some or all of the issues decided in the Panel Decision, and in any Action contemplated by the next sentence hereof the Trial Court will determine the facts and the law de novo, and will give a Panel Decision only such persuasive effect, if any, that after review of all of the facts and the law presented to the Trial Court by the Parties, the Trial Court deems appropriate, provided that the escrow agent will comply with a Panel Decision that determines that any portion of the escrow account should be released to Ionis or returned to Biogen. If it is determined in a judgment by the Trial Court that Ionis owes Biogen any damages, then, during the pendency of any appeal of the Trial Court’s decision (or, if the Trial Court’s decision is not appealed, until Biogen recoups such amount), Biogen may setoff against any future payments solely with respect to the Collaboration Programs that are the subject of the Ionis Breach Event to Ionis under this Agreement the amount of any such damages not paid by XxxxxIonis. If it is determined in a Trial Court that Biogen has setoff an amount that exceeds the amount of losses, damages and expenses actually incurred by Biogen as a result of Ionis’ breach of this Agreement, then Biogen will promptly pay to Ionis the amount of such excess, plus interest on such amount as provided for in Section 6.17 6.15 (Interest on Late PaymentsInterest), with interest accruing from the time Biogen applied such excess setoff. If, with respect to a Setoff Dispute, Ionis provides a Setoff Dispute Notice to Biogen and Biogen fails to do any of the following: (X1) appoint a member of the Advisory Panel to the extent required in Section 2 of Schedule 10.4.5(b10.6.5(c); (Y2) meet with the Advisory Panel as required in Section 3 of Schedule 10.4.5(b10.6.5(c); or (Z3) pay the Setoff Amount into an interest-bearing escrow account established for the purpose at a bank, then Biogen will forfeit its right to set off under this Section 10.4.5(b10.6.5(c) and Schedule 10.4.5(b10.6.5(c) with respect to any and all Setoff Disputes.

Biogen’s Right of Setoff. If there is an [***] and Biogen does not wish to [***], then, in addition to any other remedies Biogen may have under this Agreement or otherwise, Biogen may setoff against any amounts owed to Ionis pursuant to ARTICLE 6 (Financial Provisions) solely with respect to the Collaboration Program that is the subject of the Ionis Breach Event [***] (the “Setoff Amount”). If Biogen exercises its setoff right under this Section 10.4.5(b), Biogen will provide Ionis with a written certificate, signed by Biogen’s Chief Financial Officer, certifying that the amount setoff by Biogen represents [***]. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Ionis notifies Biogen in writing (a “Setoff Dispute Notice”) that it disputes Biogen’s assertion that Ionis is in material breach of this Agreement or the amount setoff by Biogen (a “Setoff Dispute”), then (i) both Parties will participate in the dispute resolution process set forth on Schedule 10.4.5(b), and (ii) pending the Parties' agreement regarding the appropriate setoff (if any) or a determination by the Advisory Panel of the proper amount that Biogen may setoff (if any) in accordance with Schedule 10.4.5(b), Biogen will pay the Setoff Amount into an interest-bearing escrow account established for the purpose at a bank. If the Parties cannot settle their dispute by mutual agreement, then, in accordance with Schedule 10.4.5(b) the Advisory Panel will determine (1) the amount (if any) that Biogen may setoff against future payments solely with respect to the Collaboration Program that is the subject of the Ionis Breach Event to Ionis going forward, and (2) whether any portion of the escrow account should be released to Ionis or returned to Biogen, provided that any decision or determination by the Advisory Panel (a “Panel Decision”) will not be treated as an arbitral award but will be binding on the Parties until and unless a court of competent jurisdiction (the “Trial Court”) has determined in a judgment regarding some or all of the issues decided in the Panel Decision, and in any Action contemplated by the next sentence hereof the Trial Court will determine the facts and the law de novo, and will give a Panel Decision only such persuasive effect, if any, that after review of all of the facts and the law presented to the Trial Court by the Parties, the Trial Court deems appropriate, provided provided, that the escrow agent will comply with a Panel Decision that determines that any portion of the escrow account should be released to Ionis or returned to Biogen. If it is determined in a judgment by the Trial Court that Ionis owes Biogen any damages, then, during the pendency of any appeal of the Trial Court’s decision (or, if the Trial Court’s decision is not appealed, until Biogen recoups such amount), Biogen may setoff against any future payments solely with respect to the Collaboration Programs that are the subject of the Ionis Breach Event to Ionis under this Agreement the amount of any such damages not paid by XxxxxIonis. If it is determined in a Trial Court that Biogen has setoff an amount that exceeds the amount of losses, damages and expenses actually incurred by Biogen as a result of Ionis’ breach of this Agreement, then Biogen will promptly pay Ionis the amount of such excess, plus interest on such amount as provided for in Section 6.17 6.12 (Interest on Late PaymentsInterest), with interest accruing from the time Biogen applied such excess setoff. If, with respect to a Setoff Dispute, Ionis provides a Setoff Dispute Notice to Biogen and Biogen fails to do any of the following: (X) appoint a member of the Advisory Panel to the extent required in Section 2 of Schedule 10.4.5(b); (Y) meet with the Advisory Panel as required in Section 3 of Schedule 10.4.5(b); or (Z) pay the Setoff Amount into an interest-bearing escrow account established for the purpose at a bank, then Biogen will forfeit its right to set off under this Section 10.4.5(b) and Schedule 10.4.5(b) with respect to any and all Setoff Disputes.