Production Masks Clause Samples
The 'Production Masks' clause defines the rules and procedures for the use, ownership, and handling of production masks—specialized tools or templates used in manufacturing processes, particularly in industries like semiconductor fabrication. This clause typically specifies who is responsible for creating, maintaining, and storing the masks, as well as any restrictions on their use or transfer to third parties. By clearly outlining these responsibilities and limitations, the clause helps protect proprietary technology, ensures consistent product quality, and prevents unauthorized use or disclosure of valuable manufacturing assets.
Production Masks. Unless otherwise agreed with Micron, the Joint Venture Company or its subcontractors will be responsible to obtain, maintain, repair and replace masks used in the production of Products. Such masks will only be used in the production of Products for Micron. Production masks will be repaired and replaced solely at mask operations which have been approved by Micron, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Joint Venture Company or its subcontractors will retain possession, but not ownership of any underlying copyrights, maskworks, or other intellectual property, of any physical production masks which the Joint Venture Company has made under this Section 2.6.
Production Masks. Unless otherwise agreed with Intel, the Joint Venture Company or its subcontractors will be responsible to obtain, maintain, repair and replace masks used in the production of Products. Such masks will only be used in the production of Products for Intel. Production masks will be repaired and replaced solely at mask operations which have been approved by Intel, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Joint Venture Company or its subcontractors will retain possession, but not ownership of any underlying copyrights, maskworks, or other intellectual property, of any physical production masks which the Joint Venture Company has made under this Section 2.6.
Production Masks. Unless otherwise agreed with Intel, Micron or its subcontractors will be responsible to obtain, maintain, repair and replace masks used in the production of Probed Wafers outside of the Lehi Fab. Production masks will be repaired and replaced solely at mask operations that have been approved by Intel, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
Production Masks. Unless otherwise agreed with Intel, Micron or its subcontractors will be responsible to obtain, maintain, repair and replace masks used in the production of Qualified Probed Wafers at the Singapore Fab.
Production Masks. (a) Inotera shall purchase masks required to manufacture [***] for DRAM Products manufactured by Inotera under this Agreement from [***], and Inotera may purchase masks required to manufacture [***] for DRAM Products manufactured by Inotera under this Agreement from [***] (other than [***] approved in writing by Micron; provided, however, that, with respect to Inotera’s purchase of any [***], such limitations shall not apply if [***]. Furthermore, [***] shall meet [***] at [***] for [***]. If Inotera elects to purchase masks from [***], subject to [***] (such [***] to be determined in [***] sole discretion), [***] will provide to [***] the [***] determines, in its sole discretion, are necessary to [***]. To the extent [***] provides [***] as contemplated by the immediately preceding sentence, Inotera will pay to [***] associated with such [***] promptly after receiving an invoice in connection therewith. Notwithstanding anything in this Section 2.3(a) to the contrary, [***] shall be used for the [***] and any [***] of each [***] for a DRAM Product of [***]. Inotera shall have possession, but not ownership of any underlying copyrights, mask works or other intellectual property, of any physical production masks which Inotera obtains in accordance with this Section 2.3(a).
(b) Inotera shall promptly revise at Inotera’s expense any mask set that is being utilized for the manufacture of DRAM Products by Inotera for delivery to the Purchaser under this Agreement as requested by the Purchaser or Micron from time to time; provided, however, that, if [***] to the initial mask set [***] as so revised before such mask set is [***], the [***] such initial DLI-266520155v1 mask set (the “Mask [***]”), excluding any [***] for any [***], will be [***] in the [***] in the Delivery Month [***] in which [***].
Production Masks. Inotera shall purchase masks required to manufacture [***] for DRAM Products manufactured by Inotera under this Agreement from [***], and Inotera may purchase masks required to manufacture [***] for DRAM Products manufactured by Inotera under this Agreement from [***] (other than [***]) approved in writing by Micron; provided, however, that, with respect to Inotera’s purchase of any [***], such limitations shall not apply if [***] by [***]. Furthermore, [***] shall meet [***] at [***] for [***]. If Inotera elects to purchase masks from [***], (i) subject to [***] (such [***] to be determined in [***] sole discretion), [***] will provide to [***] the [***] determines, in its sole discretion, are necessary to [***] (which [***] will not be provided under this Agreement but will instead be subject to a separate statement of work to be entered into by [***] and [***] prior to the provision of such [***] by [***]), and (ii) [***] will pay to [***] associated with such [***] on the terms specified in such statement of work (which amounts shall constitute [***]). Notwithstanding anything in this Section 2.3(a) to the contrary, [***] shall be used for the [***] and any [***] of each [***] for a DRAM Product [***]. Inotera shall have possession, but not ownership of any underlying copyrights, mask works or other intellectual property, of any physical production masks which Inotera obtains in accordance with this Section 2.3(a).
Production Masks. Until a second source for masks is qualified by the JDP Committee for the 68 nm Process Node or 50 nm Process Node or a particular Stack DRAM Product pursuant to Section 3.7 of the JDP Agreement, and then except to the extent of such qualification, the Joint Venture Company shall order all masks required under this Agreement from [***]. Upon the qualification of a second source for masks for a particular Process Node or Stack DRAM Product by the JDP Committee in accordance with Section 3.7 of the JDP Agreement, the Joint Venture Company shall comply with the instructions from time to time of the Manufacturing Committee with regards to whether such qualified second source or [***] will be used to create, maintain, repair and replace the masks required for such Process Nodes or Stack DRAM Products under this Agreement. The Joint Venture Company shall have possession, but not ownership of any underlying copyrights, mask works or other intellectual property, of any physical production masks which the Joint Venture Company obtains in accordance with this Section 2.4.
Production Masks. (a) During the Transition Period, the Joint Venture Company shall obtain all masks required to manufacture Trench DRAM Products under this Agreement in accordance with its policies with respect thereto existing as of the date hereof.
(b) Until a second source for masks is qualified by the JDP Committee for the 68nm Process Node or 50nm Process Node or a particular Stack DRAM Product pursuant to Section 3.7 of the JDP Agreement, and then except to the extent of such qualification, the Joint Venture Company shall order all masks required to manufacture Stack DRAM Products under this Agreement from [***]. Upon the qualification of a second source for masks for a particular Process Node or Stack DRAM Product by the JDP Committee in accordance with Section 3.7 of the JDP Agreement, the Joint Venture Company shall comply with the instructions from time to time of the Manufacturing Committee with regards to whether such qualified second source or [***] will be used to create, maintain, repair and replace the masks required for such Process Nodes or Stack DRAM Products under this Agreement. The Joint Venture Company shall have possession, but not ownership of any underlying copyrights, mask works or other intellectual property, of any physical production masks which the Joint Venture Company obtains in accordance with this Section 2.3(b).