Common use of CONTRIBUTION TO JOINT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Clause in Contracts

CONTRIBUTION TO JOINT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. Based on the development and design of this RESEARCH PROJECT, the parties acknowledge and agree that each party anticipates equal contribution (i.e., 50% for each party) to the research and development of the switchgrass varieties contemplated by this SCHEDULE. For any given variety, however, the parties agree that the respective contributions of the parties for research and development may be disparate, and in such instances the parties will define the appropriate contribution for each party, as negotiated in good faith, prior to such variety’s release pursuant to the terms of this SCHEDULE. NOBLE’s specific contribution shall be noted and made a part of any and all variety license agreements for any released variety developed, tested and evaluated pursuant to the terms of this SCHEDULE.