Scope of Collaboration As part of the collaboration, the Controllers will act as Joint Controller. The roles of the Controller and the associated tasks are specified in more detail in Appendix 1. If one party is solely responsible for a data processing operation, this party will implement all relevant data protection provisions on its own responsibility. However, such data processing procedures are not subject to this Agreement. Joint data processing and the type of Personal Data collected and processed within the framework of collaboration are specified in Appendix 1.
Research Collaboration 3.7.1 Aarvik shall carry out the activities of each Work Item and deliver the required Data Package and/or deliverables in accordance with the applicable SOW. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Aarvik shall, in accordance with the applicable SOWs and the timeline approved by JRC, apply the Aarvik IP to (i) design and synthesize Collaboration Compounds, and (ii) by itself or through subcontractor(s), [***]. During the Research Term, if any Party identifies any Third Party Patent or Know-How that is necessary or reasonably useful for any activity under the SOWs but has not been included in the Aarvik IP, then such Party shall immediately inform the other Party and the Parties shall discuss in good faith the need of obtaining a license from such Third Party.
3.7.2 No later than [***] ([***]) days after completion of the [***], Aarvik shall, to the extent not already provided to ArriVent, deliver the Data Packages and all other deliverables required under the [***], as well as the results of the Patentability and FTO Analysis as described in Section 3.2.3, to ArriVent. ArriVent shall have the sole discretion to decide whether or not to advance any Collaboration Compound and which Collaboration Compound(s) will be advanced for further studies beyond the [***]. ArriVent shall inform Axxxxx of its decision in writing. If AxxxXxxx decides to advance the Collaboration Program to [***], ArriVent shall make the payment for the [***] pursuant to Section 6.2.1.
3.7.3 If, upon completion of the [***] for the Collaboration Program, AxxxXxxx decides not to advance the Collaboration Program to [***], ArriVent may terminate the Collaboration Program. If AxxxXxxx decides to advance the Collaboration Program to [***], ArriVent shall make the payment for the [***] pursuant to Section 6.2.1.
3.7.4 No later than [***] ([***]) days after completion of the [***], Aarvik shall, to the extent not already provided to ArriVent, deliver all Data Packages and deliverables required under the [***] to ArriVent. ArriVent shall have the sole discretion to decide whether or not to advance any Collaboration Compound and which Collaboration Compound(s) will be advanced for further studies beyond the [***]. ArriVent shall inform Axxxxx of its decision in writing.
3.7.5 No later than [***] ([***]) days after completion of the [***], Aarvik shall, to the extent not already provided to ArriVent, deliver all Data Packages and deliverables required under the [***] to ArriVent.
3.7.6 Within [***] ([***]) days after completion of the [***], Aarvik shall deliver to ArriVent a full report on all key results and findings of the Collaboration Program, and such other data, results and information as ArriVent may deem necessary for it to determine whether or not to exercise the Option (the “Full Report”).
Research Plan The Parties recognize that the Research Plan describes the collaborative research and development activities they will undertake and that interim research goals set forth in the Research Plan are good faith guidelines. Should events occur that require modification of these goals, then by mutual agreement the Parties can modify them through an amendment, according to Paragraph 13.6.
Manufacturing Technology Transfer Upon AbbVie’s written request with respect to a given Collaboration CAR-T Product and Licensed Product, Caribou shall effect a full transfer to AbbVie or its designee (which designee may be an Affiliate or a Third Party Provider) of all Materials and Know-How Controlled by Caribou relating to the then-current process for the Manufacture of such Collaboration CAR-T Product and any corresponding Licensed Products (each, a “Manufacturing Process”). Caribou shall provide, shall cause its Affiliates to provide, and shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to assist AbbVie in causing all Third Party Providers to provide, all reasonable assistance requested by AbbVie to enable AbbVie (or its Affiliate or designated Third Party Provider, as applicable) to implement each Manufacturing Process at the facilities designated by AbbVie. If requested by AbbVie, such assistance shall include facilitating the entering into of agreements with applicable Third Party suppliers relating to such Collaboration CAR-T Product and any corresponding Licensed Products. Without limitation of the foregoing, in connection with the Manufacturing Process and related transfer:
(a) Caribou shall, and shall cause its Affiliates to, make available to AbbVie (or its Affiliate or designated Third Party Provider, as applicable), and shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to assist AbbVie in causing all Third Party Providers to make available to AbbVie, from time to time as AbbVie may request, all Materials and Manufacturing-related Know-How Controlled by Caribou relating to each Manufacturing Process, including methods, reagents and processes and testing/characterization Know-How, and all documentation constituting material support, performance advice, shop practice, standard operating procedures, specifications as to Materials to be used, and control methods, that are necessary or reasonably useful to enable AbbVie (or its Affiliate or designated Third Party manufacturer, as applicable) to use and practice such Manufacturing Process;
(b) Caribou shall cause all appropriate employees and representatives of Caribou and its Affiliates, and shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to assist AbbVie in causing all appropriate employees and representatives of Third Party Providers, to meet with employees or representatives of AbbVie (or its Affiliate or designated Third Party Provider, as applicable) at the applicable manufacturing facility at mutually convenient times to assist with the working up and use of each Manufacturing Process and with the training of the personnel of AbbVie (or its Affiliate or designated Third Party Provider, as applicable) to the extent necessary or reasonably useful to enable AbbVie (or its Affiliate or designated Third Party Provider, as applicable) to use and practice such Manufacturing Process;
(c) Without limiting the generality of this Section 4.4.2, Caribou shall cause all appropriate analytical and quality control laboratory employees and representatives of Caribou and its Affiliates, and shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to assist AbbVie in causing all appropriate analytical and quality control laboratory employees and representatives of Third Party Providers, to meet with employees or representatives of AbbVie (or its Affiliate or designated Third Party Provider, as applicable) at the applicable manufacturing facility and make available all necessary equipment, at mutually convenient times, to support and execute the provision of all applicable analytical methods and the validation thereof (including all applicable Know-How, Information and Materials Controlled by Caribou, and sufficient supplies of all primary and other reference standards);
(d) Caribou shall, and shall cause its Affiliates to, take such steps, and shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to assist AbbVie in causing Third Party Providers take such steps, as are necessary or reasonably useful to assist AbbVie (or its Affiliate or designated Third Party Provider, as applicable) in obtaining any necessary licenses, permits or approvals from Regulatory Authorities with respect to the Manufacture of the applicable Collaboration CAR-T Products and corresponding Licensed Products at the applicable facilities; and
(e) Caribou shall, and shall cause its Affiliates to, provide, and shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to assist AbbVie in causing Third Party Providers to provide, such other assistance as AbbVie (or its Affiliate or designated Third Party Provider, as applicable) may reasonably request to enable AbbVie (or its Affiliate or designated Third Party Provider, as applicable) to use and practice each Manufacturing Process and otherwise to Manufacture the applicable Collaboration CAR-T Products and corresponding Licensed Products.
Collaboration 31.1 If the Buyer has specified in the Order Form that it requires the Supplier to enter into a Collaboration Agreement, the Supplier must give the Buyer an executed Collaboration Agreement before the Start date.
31.2 In addition to any obligations under the Collaboration Agreement, the Supplier must:
31.2.1 work proactively and in good faith with each of the Buyer’s contractors
31.2.2 co-operate and share information with the Buyer’s contractors to enable the efficient operation of the Buyer’s ICT services and G-Cloud Services
Commercialization Plan (a) Not later than three [***] after submission of Regulatory Filings for each Product in each country of the Territory, Licensee will provide to the JCC for review its initial Commercialization Plan for each Product for each country in the Territory. Such initial Commercialization Plan will describe Licensee’s plans for activities to be conducted for such Product for such country. Each Commercialization Plan shall include the details of obligations to be performed by Licensee to achieve the specific activities that are applicable to the stage of [***] Certain information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to the omitted portions. Commercialization (e.g., pre-launch, launch planning, launch, or post-launch) of the applicable Product during the time period covered by such Commercialization Plan and subsequent time periods.
(b) Prior to the First Commercial Sale for such Product in such country, Licensee will provide to the JCC for review an updated Commercialization Plan for such Product for such country. Such updated Commercialization Plan will include, but not be limited to, Licensee’s updated plans for activities to be conducted for such Product for such country prior to launch as well as activities to be conducted in connection with such launch.
(c) Promptly after each anniversary of the First Commercial Sale of such Product during the Term, Licensee will provide to the JCC for review updated Commercialization Plans for such Product for such country. Such further updated Commercialization Plan will include, but not be limited to, Licensee’s plans for Commercialization activities for such Product and such country for the twelve (12) month period following the date of delivery of such Commercialization Plan. No Commercialization Plan may be implemented by Licensee if [***]. Each Commercialization Plan shall be consistent with and shall not contradict the terms of this Agreement [***], and in the event of any inconsistency between the Commercialization Plan and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a [***], Licensee shall [***] and shall promptly [***].
Joint Patents With respect to any potentially patentable Joint Invention, the Parties shall meet and agree upon which Party shall prosecute and maintain Patent applications covering such Joint Invention (any such Patent application and any Patents issuing therefrom, a “Joint Patent”) in particular countries and jurisdictions throughout the world. Unless otherwise agreed by the Parties, Xxxxxx will prosecute and maintain any Joint Patents in the Licensed Territory, and Onconova will prosecute and maintain the Joint Patents outside the Licensed Territory, subject to the Parties coordinating their efforts as appropriate to make such prosecution activities as efficient, convenient, and harmonious as possible. The Parties ** all expenses of filing, prosecuting and maintaining such Joint Patents. The Party that prosecutes a Joint Patent (the “Prosecuting Party”) shall provide the other Party the opportunity to review and comment on any and all such prosecution efforts regarding the applicable Joint Patent in the particular jurisdictions, and such other Party shall provide the Prosecuting Party reasonable assistance in such efforts; provided that the Prosecuting Party shall have final control over such prosecution efforts after reasonably considering the other Party’s comments, if any. The Prosecuting Party shall provide the other Party with a copy of all material communications from any Patent authority in the applicable jurisdictions regarding the Joint Patent being prosecuted by such Party, and shall provide drafts of any material filings or responses to be made to such patent authorities a reasonable amount of time in advance of submitting such filings or responses. In particular, each Party agrees to provide the other Party with all information necessary or desirable to enable the other Party to comply with any duty of candor and/or duty of disclosure requirements of any Patent authority. Except to the extent a Party is restricted by the licenses granted by such Party to the other Party under the terms of this Agreement, and/or the other covenants contained in this Agreement, each Party shall be entitled to practice, and grant licenses to Third Parties and Affiliates of such Third Parties to practice, the Joint Patents and all Joint Inventions without restriction or an obligation to account to the other Party, and the other Party shall consent and hereby consents, without additional consideration, to any and all such licenses.
Joint Patent Rights If not already established under the Research Collaboration Agreement, prior to either Party filing any Patent Right disclosing Joint Program Technology or Joint Probody Platform Improvements, the Parties shall establish a patent committee (the “Patent Committee”) comprised of at least one (1) representative of each Party for the purpose of facilitating the preparation, filing, prosecution, maintenance and defense of Joint Patent Rights. As agreed upon by the Parties, meetings of the Patent Committee may be face-to-face or may be conducted by teleconferences or videoconferences, from time to time as needed. The Patent Committee will be the forum through which the Parties coordinate their respective obligations to each other described in Sections 5.2.2 and 5.2.3 hereof and in this Section. In the event the Parties conceive or generate any Joint Program Technology or Joint Probody Platform Improvements, the Parties shall promptly meet to discuss and determine, based on mutual consent, whether to seek patent protection thereon, which Party will control filing, prosecution and maintenance of such patents and how to pay for the filing, prosecution and maintenance of such patents. It is presumed that ImmunoGen will control filing, prosecution and maintenance of Joint Patent Rights claiming Joint Program Technology or Joint Conjugation Probody Platform Improvements, and that CytomX will control filing, prosecution and maintenance of Joint Patent Rights claiming Joint Unconjugated Probody Platform Improvements. Neither Party will file any Joint Patent Right without the prior written consent of the other Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. The Party controlling filing and prosecution of any such Joint Patent Right (a) shall keep the other Party informed regarding each Patent Right, (b) shall consider in good faith any recommendations made by the other Party in regard to the filing, prosecution or maintenance of any such Patent Right and (c) shall not unreasonably refuse to incorporate any recommendations made by the other Party in regard to such filing, prosecution or maintenance.
DEVELOPMENT OR ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS/ STATEMENTS OF WORK
Commercialization Reports Throughout the term of this Agreement and during the Sell-Off Period, and within thirty (30) days of December 31st of each year, Company will deliver to University written reports of Company’s and Sublicensees’ efforts and plans to develop and commercialize the innovations covered by the Licensed Rights and to make and sell Licensed Products. Company will have no obligation to prepare commercialization reports in years where (a) Company delivers to University a written Sales Report with active sales, and (b) Company has fulfilled all Performance Milestones. In relation to each of the Performance Milestones each commercialization report will include sufficient information to demonstrate achievement of those Performance Milestones and will set out timeframes and plans for achieving those Performance Milestones which have not yet been met.
