Common use of Step-In Right Clause in Contracts

Step-In Right. Should Nanobiotix elect not to prosecute or maintain a Nanobiotix Patent in the Territory, it shall give Lian notice thereof within a reasonable period [***] prior to allowing such Patent to lapse or become abandoned or unenforceable, and Lian will have the right, but not the obligation, to assume such prosecution and maintenance at its expense and through patent counsel of its choice. Upon transfer of Nanobiotix’s responsibility for prosecuting and maintaining any of the Nanobiotix Patents under this Section 10.2(b), (i) Nanobiotix will promptly deliver to Lian copies of all necessary files related to such Patents with respect to which responsibility has been transferred and will take all actions and execute all documents reasonably necessary for Lian to assume such prosecution and maintenance, and (ii) such Patents shall no longer extend the Royalty Term pursuant to Section 9.7.