Common use of Indispensable Party Clause in Contracts

Indispensable Party. If it is necessary to name Licensor as a party plaintiff in such infringement suit, then Licensee must first obtain Licensor’s prior written permission, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld, provided that (i) Licensor shall have reasonable prior input on choice of counsel on any matter where such counsel represents Licensor’s interests, and (ii) Licensee and such counsel agree to follow all required procedures of the Texas Attorney General regarding retention of outside counsel for state entities, and (iii) Licensee shall bear, and indemnify Licensor for, all costs and liabilities related to Licensor being named a party plaintiff in such suit.

Indispensable Party. If it is necessary to name Licensor as a party plaintiff in such infringement suit, then Licensee must first obtain Licensor’s prior written permission, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed, or conditioned, provided that (i) Licensor shall have reasonable prior input on choice of counsel on any matter where such counsel represents Licensor’s interests, and (ii) Licensee and such counsel agree to follow all required procedures of the Texas Attorney General regarding retention of outside counsel for state entities, and (iii) Licensee shall bear, and indemnify Licensor for, all costs and liabilities related to Licensor being named a party plaintiff in such suit.