RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES THROUGH ARBITRATION OR THE COURTS. 10.1 Matters Subject to Arbitration or Judicial Enforcement. Any claim, dispute or controversy arising out of this Agreement, the interpretation, validity or enforceability of this Agreement or the alleged breach thereof shall be submitted by the parties to binding arbitration by a sole arbitrator under the rules of the American Arbitration Association; provided, however, that (1) the arbitrator shall have no authority to make any ruling or judgment that would confer any rights with respect to the trade secrets, confidential and proprietary information or other intellectual property of the Company upon the Executive or any third party; and (2) this arbitration provision shall not preclude the Company from seeking legal and equitable relief from any court having jurisdiction with respect to any disputes or claims relating to or arising out of the misuse or misappropriation of the Company’s intellectual property or breach of Executive’s obligations under Sections 8 and 9 of this Agreement. Judgment may be entered on the award of the arbitrator in any court having jurisdiction.
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Samples: Change in Control and Retention Agreement (Verisign Inc/Ca), Change in Control and Retention Agreement (Verisign Inc/Ca), Change in Control and Retention Agreement (Verisign Inc/Ca)
RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES THROUGH ARBITRATION OR THE COURTS. 10.1 Matters Subject to Arbitration or Judicial Enforcement. Any claim, dispute or controversy arising out of this Agreement, the interpretation, validity or enforceability of this Agreement or the alleged breach thereof shall be submitted by the parties to binding arbitration by a sole arbitrator under the rules of the American Arbitration Association; provided, however, that (1) the arbitrator shall have no authority to make any ruling or judgment that would confer any rights with respect to the trade secrets, confidential and proprietary information or other intellectual property of the Company upon the Executive or any third party; and (2) this arbitration provision shall not preclude the Company from seeking legal and equitable relief from any court having jurisdiction with respect to any disputes or claims relating to or arising out of the misuse or misappropriation of the Company’s intellectual property or breach of Executive’s obligations under Sections 8 and or 9 of this Agreement. Judgment may be entered on the award of the arbitrator in any court having jurisdiction.
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Samples: Change in Control and Retention Agreement (Verisign Inc/Ca), Change in Control and Retention Agreement (Verisign Inc/Ca)