Common use of Evogene Rights Clause in Contracts

Evogene Rights. Evogene, at its own cost, shall have the right to participate in all decisions and actions concerning the validity of any Evogene Patent Rights, including the right to join as a party any such action for infringement brought by or against Monsanto where a defense or claim of patent invalidity or unenforceability has been or will be raised. Evogene shall have the right to retain its own counsel for the purpose of defending the validity or enforceability of any Evogene Patent Rights. Further, Evogene retains the right to prosecute and defend any action relating to the Evogene Patent Rights that does not constitute an Evogene Defense or Enforcement Matter; provided that Evogene will keep Monsanto reasonably informed of any such actions, and will consult from time to time with Monsanto regarding any such action.