Common use of Research License Clause in Contracts

Research License. Ablynx hereby grants to Merck a fully paid-up, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license under all Program Know-How Controlled by Ablynx (or any of its Affiliates) at any time during the Term, solely for research purposes. In addition, Ablynx hereby grants to Merck a fully paid-up, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license under the Ablynx Know-How Controlled by Ablynx and Ablynx Patent Rights Controlled by Ablynx in order for Merck to use or otherwise exploit Program Know-How for research purposes. For clarity, the foregoing licenses shall not limit in any way the exclusive licenses granted to Merck under Section 3.1.1. The licenses set forth in this Section 3.1.4 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. For clarity, in respect of Ablynx Know-How (other than Program Know-How) licensed to Merck pursuant to this Section 3.1.4, the license granted to Merck under this Section 3.1.4 shall only apply to the extent that such Ablynx Know-How is reasonably necessary in order to use the Program Know-How for research purposes.