Common use of Protection of Software Clause in Contracts

Protection of Software. Tellabs agrees not to modify, decompile or disassemble Software except as expressly permitted by applicable law or the terms of this Agreement and agrees not to lend, rent, lease, sublicense, or otherwise transfer Software in any form to any person except in accordance with this Agreement. Tellabs will use its best efforts to protect Software and any copies or portions thereof from unauthorized reproduction, publication, disclosure or distribution.