Common use of Patent Infringement Clause in Contracts

Patent Infringement. A. The Contractor shall pay all royalties and license fees required for the performance of the work. In lieu of the above, the contractor may replace the infringing component with an equal or obtain a right to use from the party alleging the infringement, or modify the component to make it non-infringing providing that any such modification does not invalidate the component's warranty. B. The Contractor shall report to Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department, promptly and in reasonable detail, each notice or claim of patent infringement based on the performance of this Contract of which the Contractor has knowledge. C. In the event of any suit against the County, or any claim against the County made before suit has been instituted, on account of any alleged patent infringement arising out of the performance of this Contract, or out of the use of any supplies furnished or Work or services performed hereunder, the Contractor shall, at his own expense, furnish to the County, upon request, all evidence and information in possession of the Contractor pertaining to such suit or claim. The Contractor further agrees to indemnify, defend with counsel approved in writing by County and hold harmless the County against any and all claims or lawsuits based upon such patent infringement, to defend such suits, and to pay any judgment rendered against County, its employees, or the Board of Supervisors.