Common use of Former Subsidiaries Clause in Contracts

Former Subsidiaries. All rights and licenses granted and covenants made to any Subsidiary of either party shall immediately and automatically terminate upon a party ceasing to Control such entity (“Former Subsidiary”). However, if a Subsidiary of a party that holds any patent or utility model or applications therefor that are subject to the rights and licenses granted or covenants made hereunder becomes a Former Subsidiary, such rights and licenses granted or covenants made by such Former Subsidiary (including every successor entity in interest to any such patents or utility models and applications therefor) shall continue in accordance with the terms of this Agreement after such entity becomes a Former Subsidiary.