Common use of Disputes as to Inventorship and Ownership of Improvements and Collaboration IP Clause in Contracts

Disputes as to Inventorship and Ownership of Improvements and Collaboration IP. Should the Parties fail to agree regarding inventorship of any invention made in the conduct of activities under this Agreement or the ownership of Improvements and Collaboration IP arising out of this Agreement, the Parties shall refer the matter to a mutually agreed-upon outside counsel for resolution. All determinations of inventive contribution for inventions arising hereunder shall be determined under United States patent law. The Parties agree that each of the individuals listed on Schedule 4.4.6 are acceptable outside counsel for such resolution, and neither Party will use such individuals (or the law firms for whom such individuals work) for any legal services without the prior written consent of the other Party. The costs of such outside counsel shall be borne equally by the Parties.

Disputes as to Inventorship and Ownership of Improvements and Collaboration IP. Should the Parties fail to agree regarding inventorship of any invention made in the conduct of activities under this Agreement or the ownership of Improvements and Collaboration IP arising out of this Agreement, the Parties shall refer the matter to a mutually agreed-upon outside counsel for resolution. All determinations of inventive contribution for inventions arising hereunder shall be determined under United States patent law. The Parties agree that each of the individuals listed on Schedule 4.4.6 4.6.6 are acceptable outside counsel for such resolution, and neither Party will use such individuals (or the law firms for whom such individuals work) for any legal services without the prior written consent of the other Party. The costs of such outside counsel shall be borne equally by the Parties.