Sublicense Requirements. Each Party will cause any sublicense agreement to include provisions regarding Intellectual Property Rights as are necessary to permit a Party to license or sublicense to the other Party any Patent Rights, Information, or Inventions developed in the course of performance of activities pursuant to such sublicense agreement that are necessary or useful for such other Party to Exploit the Licensed Compounds and Licensed Products in the applicable Territory in accordance with this Agreement. Further, each Party will use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to include in any such sublicense agreement a good faith obligation on such Sublicensee to participate in discussions with Licensee and Takeda at least [***] to facilitate information sharing and the global coordination of the Exploitation of the Licensed Compounds and Licensed Products. Each Party will remain responsible for the performance of this Agreement and the performance of its Affiliates and Sublicensees under their sublicensed rights to the same extent as if such activities were conducted by such Party. Each sublicense to a Sublicensee of the rights granted to such Party under Section 3.1 (Takeda License Grants; Right of Reference) and Section 3.2 (Licensee License Grants; Right of Reference) (as applicable) will be in writing and will refer to, be subordinate to, and be consistent with this Agreement in all material respects. Licensee shall include provisions in each sublicense agreement requiring that, upon Takeda’s request following termination of this Agreement by Licensee for any reason other than by Licensee pursuant to Section 13.3 (Termination for Material Breach), the Sublicensee enter into a direct license agreement with Takeda under the Takeda Technology or Takeda’s interest in the Joint Technology that is sublicensed to such Sublicensee on substantially the same terms as set forth in such sublicense agreement between Licensee and such Sublicensee, so that such Sublicensee is under the same obligations to perform as it was prior to this Agreement being terminated; provided, however, that (a) such direct license agreement would not impose on Takeda any obligations over and above its obligations under this Agreement and (b) as consideration for such direct license, [***]. No sublicense or subcontract will diminish, reduce, or eliminate any obligation of either Party under this Agreement.
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Samples: License Agreement (Myovant Sciences Ltd.), License Agreement (Myovant Sciences Ltd.), License Agreement (Myovant Sciences Ltd.)
Sublicense Requirements. Each Sublicense granted by Lian to a Third Party will cause any sublicense agreement to include provisions regarding Intellectual Property Rights as are necessary to permit a Party to license or sublicense to the other Party any Patent Rights, Information, or Inventions developed in the course of performance of activities pursuant to such sublicense agreement that are necessary or useful for such other Party to Exploit the Licensed Compounds and Licensed Products in the applicable Territory in accordance with this Agreement. Further, each Party will use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to include in any such sublicense agreement a good faith obligation on such Sublicensee to participate in discussions with Licensee and Takeda at least [***] to facilitate information sharing and the global coordination of the Exploitation of the Licensed Compounds and Licensed Products. Each Party will remain responsible for the performance of this Agreement and the performance of its Affiliates and Sublicensees under their sublicensed rights to the same extent as if such activities were conducted by such Party. Each sublicense to a Sublicensee of the rights granted to such Party under Section 3.1 (Takeda License Grants; Right of Reference) and Section 3.2 (Licensee License Grants; Right of Reference2.2(a) (as applicableLian Right to Sublicense) will be in writing and will refer to, be subordinate to, and be consistent with this Agreement in all material respects. Licensee shall include provisions in each sublicense agreement requiring that, upon Takeda’s request following termination of this Agreement by Licensee for any reason other than by Licensee pursuant to Section 13.3 (Termination for Material Breach), the Sublicensee enter into a direct license agreement with Takeda under the Takeda Technology or Takeda’s interest in the Joint Technology that is sublicensed to such Sublicensee on substantially the same relevant terms as and conditions set forth in such this Agreement. Any sublicense agreement between Licensee and such Sublicensee, so that such Sublicensee is under the same obligations granted to perform as it was prior to this Agreement being terminated; provided, however, that (a) such direct license agreement would not impose on Takeda any obligations over and above its obligations a Third Party under this Agreement Section 2.2 (Sublicensing and (bSubcontracting) as consideration for such direct licensemust [***], and provided that [***]. Lian shall keep Lyra informed through the JSC of each sublicense granted to an Affiliate or Third Party, specifying the name of the Sublicensee and the material terms (including duration) of the sublicense. No sublicense or subcontract Sublicense will diminish, reduce, reduce or eliminate any obligation of either Party under this Agreement. Lian will be liable for any act or omission of its Sublicensees as if such Sublicensees were Lian hereunder and Lyra will have the right to proceed directly against Lian without any obligation to first proceed against such Sublicensee. Without limiting the foregoing, each Sublicense granted by Lian or its Affiliates to a Sublicensee will contain (i) confidentiality and non-use provisions at least as restrictive or protective as those set forth in Section 8.1 (Confidential Information) with respect to Lyra’s Confidential Information, (ii) if such Sublicense contains a right to Commercialize Licensed Products, such Sublicense will also contain the following provisions: (A) a requirement that the Sublicensee submit applicable sales or other reports to Lian to the extent necessary or relevant to the reports required to be made or records required to be maintained by Lian under this Agreement, and (B) audit requirements in favor of Lian consistent with those set forth in Section 6.4 (Audits), (iii) invention ownership and assignment provisions consistent with and no less restrictive than those set forth in Section 7.1 (Ownership of Intellectual Property), and (iv) if possible under applicable Law, Lian will use reasonable efforts to include in such Sublicense assignment and transfer of possession of, or a right to reference (which right of reference shall be sublicensable (through multiple tiers)) to, all Regulatory Filings and Regulatory Approvals Controlled by such Sublicensee pertaining to any Licensed Product Developed or Commercialized by such Sublicensee (which assignment or right of reference may also be provided to Lian); provided that, if despite using reasonable efforts Lian is unable to obtain such assignment and transfer of, or a right of reference to, such Regulatory Filings and Regulatory Approvals, then Lian will include in such Sublicense that upon termination of such Sublicense, Lian obtains such assignment and transfer of, or a right of reference to, such Regulatory Filings and Regulatory Approvals. Lian will provide Lyra with a copy of any such Sublicense agreement it enters into with a Third Party (other than Third Party subcontractors), within [***]days after the execution thereof, provided that [***].
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Samples: License and Collaboration Agreement (Lyra Therapeutics, Inc.), License and Collaboration Agreement (LianBio)
Sublicense Requirements. Each Sublicense granted by GSK to a Third Party will cause any sublicense agreement to include provisions regarding Intellectual Property Rights as are necessary to permit a Party to license or sublicense to the other Party any Patent Rights, Information, or Inventions developed in the course of performance of activities pursuant to such sublicense agreement that are necessary or useful for such other Party to Exploit the Licensed Compounds and Licensed Products in the applicable Territory in accordance with this Agreement. Further, each Party will use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to include in any such sublicense agreement a good faith obligation on such Sublicensee to participate in discussions with Licensee and Takeda at least [***] to facilitate information sharing and the global coordination of the Exploitation of the Licensed Compounds and Licensed Products. Each Party will remain responsible for the performance of this Agreement and the performance of its Affiliates and Sublicensees under their sublicensed rights to the same extent as if such activities were conducted by such Party. Each sublicense to a Sublicensee of the rights granted to such Party under Section 3.1 (Takeda License Grants; Right of Reference) and Section 3.2 (Licensee License Grants; Right of Reference) (as applicable2.3(a) will be in writing and will refer to, be subject and subordinate to, and be consistent with this Agreement in all material respects. Licensee shall include provisions in each sublicense agreement requiring thatwith, upon Takeda’s request following termination the terms and conditions of this Agreement by Licensee for any reason other than by Licensee pursuant to Section 13.3 (Termination for Material Breach), the Sublicensee enter into a direct license agreement with Takeda under the Takeda Technology or Takeda’s interest in the Joint Technology that is sublicensed to such Sublicensee on substantially the same terms as set forth in such sublicense agreement between Licensee and such Sublicensee, so that such Sublicensee is under the same obligations to perform as it was prior to this Agreement being terminated; provided, however, that (a) such direct license agreement would not impose on Takeda any obligations over and above its obligations under this Agreement and (b) as consideration for such direct license, [***]Agreement. No sublicense or subcontract Sublicense will diminish, reduce, reduce or eliminate any obligation of either Party under this Agreement. GSK will be liable for any act or omission of any Sublicensee that is in breach of any of GSK’s obligations under this Agreement as though the same were a breach by GSK, and Surface will have the right to proceed directly against GSK without any obligation to first proceed against such Sublicensee. Each Sublicense will contain the following provisions: (i) a requirement that the Sublicensee comply with all applicable terms of this Agreement, (ii) if such Sublicense contains a right to Commercialize Licensed Products, such Sublicense will also contain the following provisions: (A) a requirement that the Sublicensee submit applicable sales or other reports to GSK to the extent necessary or relevant to the reports required to be made or records required to be maintained under this Agreement, and (B) the audit requirement set forth in Section 7.5, and (iii) provisions whereby GSK obtains, upon termination of such Sublicense, (A) assignment and transfer of ownership and possession of, or a right to reference all Regulatory Materials and Regulatory Approvals Controlled by such Sublicensee that relate to any Licensed Product (which assignment or right of reference may also be provided directly to GSK), and (B) GSK’s ownership of, or a fully sublicensable exclusive license under and to, any Know-How and Patent Rights that are developed by the Sublicensee in the performance of such agreement and are necessary or actually used for the Development, Manufacture or Commercialization of Licensed Products. Any Sublicense granted hereunder that is inconsistent with this Section 2.3(b) will be null and void. GSK will promptly provide Surface with a true and complete copy of any material Sublicense agreement and each material amendment thereto that it enters into with a Third Party after the execution thereof; provided that the financial and any other terms of any such agreement not pertinent to an understanding of a Party’s obligations or benefits under this Agreement may be redacted. Each Sublicense granted by GSK to any rights licensed to it hereunder will terminate immediately upon the termination of the license from Surface to GSK with respect to such rights.
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Samples: License Agreement (Coherus BioSciences, Inc.), License Agreement (Surface Oncology, Inc.)
Sublicense Requirements. LICENSEE shall have the right to grant SUBLICENSES to SUBLICENSEES under this Agreement only with WVURC prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. LICENSEE shall provide WVURC with a near final, un-redacted (if possible) copy of such SUBLICENSE agreement fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the estimated closing of the SUBLICENSE agreement between LICENSEE and SUBLICENSEE, and a copy of each fully executed SUBLICENSE agreement within thirty (30) calendar days of the final execution of such SUBLICENSE agreement. In the event a potential sublicensee requires redaction of the proposed SUBLICENSE, LICENSEE shall provide the least redacted version allowable that includes all material terms to the SUBLICENSE. Each Party will cause agreement between LICENSEE and a SUBLICENSEE (a) shall be in writing and subject and subordinate to, and consistent with, the terms and conditions of this Agreement; (b) shall not diminish, reduce or eliminate any sublicense agreement of LICENSEE’s obligations under this Agreement; (c) shall require the SUBLICENSEE(s) to comply with all applicable terms of this Agreement (except for payment obligations, for which LICENSEE shall remain financially responsible); and (d) shall prohibit further sublicensing except on terms consistent with this Article. For the avoidance of doubt, LICENSEE shall also include provisions regarding Intellectual Property Rights in all SUBLICENSES to provide that, in the event that SUBLICENSEE challenges, directly or indirectly urging of a third party on behalf of the SUBLICENSEE, whether as are necessary to permit a Party to license or sublicense to the other Party any Patent Rightsclaim, Informationa cross-claim, counterclaim, or Inventions developed in defense, the course validity or enforceability of performance any of activities pursuant to such sublicense agreement that are necessary the SUBJECT TECHNOLOGIES before any court, arbitrator, or useful for such other Party to Exploit the Licensed Compounds and Licensed Products in the applicable Territory in accordance with this Agreement. Further, each Party will use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to include tribunal or administrative agency in any such sublicense agreement a good faith obligation on such Sublicensee to participate in discussions with Licensee and Takeda at least [***] to facilitate information sharing and jurisdiction, then the global coordination of the Exploitation of the Licensed Compounds and Licensed ProductsSUBLICENSE shall automatically terminate within thirty (30) days. Each Party will LICENSEE shall remain responsible for its obligations hereunder and for the performance of its SUBLICENSEE (including without limitation, making all payments due to WVURC by reason of any NET SALES of SUBJECT TECHNOLOGIES), and LICENSEE shall ensure its SUBLICENSEE complies with all relevant provisions of this Agreement and the performance Agreement. LICENSEE shall not bundle SUBJECT TECHNOLOGIES with any of its Affiliates and Sublicensees under their sublicensed rights to the same extent as if such activities were conducted by such Party. Each sublicense to a Sublicensee of the rights granted to such Party under Section 3.1 (Takeda License Grants; Right of Reference) and Section 3.2 (Licensee License Grants; Right of Reference) (as applicable) will be other assets in writing and will refer to, be subordinate to, and be consistent with this Agreement in all material respects. Licensee shall include provisions in each sublicense any agreement requiring that, upon Takeda’s request following termination of this Agreement by Licensee for any reason other than by Licensee pursuant to Section 13.3 (Termination for Material Breach), the Sublicensee enter into a direct license agreement with Takeda under the Takeda Technology or Takeda’s interest in the Joint Technology that is sublicensed to such Sublicensee on substantially the same terms as set forth in such sublicense agreement between Licensee and such Sublicensee, so that such Sublicensee is under the same obligations to perform as it was without WVURC prior to this Agreement being terminated; provided, however, that (a) such direct license agreement would not impose on Takeda any obligations over and above its obligations under this Agreement and (b) as consideration for such direct license, [***]. No sublicense or subcontract will diminish, reduce, or eliminate any obligation of either Party under this Agreementwritten permission.
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Samples: And Amended Exclusive License Agreement (CohBar, Inc.), And Amended Exclusive License Agreement (CohBar, Inc.)
Sublicense Requirements. Each Party will cause any sublicense LICENSEE shall have the right to grant SUBLICENSES to SUBLICENSEES under this Agreement only with WVURC prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. LICENSEE shall provide WVURC with a near final, un-redacted (if possible) copy of such SUBLICENSE agreement to include provisions regarding Intellectual Property Rights as are necessary to permit a Party to license or sublicense fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the other Party any Patent Rightsestimated closing of the SUBLICENSE agreement between LICENSEE and SUBLICENSEE, Informationand a copy of each fully executed SUBLICENSE agreement within thirty (30) calendar days of the final execution of such SUBLICENSE agreement. In the event a potential sublicensee requires redaction of the proposed SUBLICENSE, or Inventions developed LICENSEE shall provide the least redacted version allowable that includes all material terms to the SUBLICENSE. Each agreement between LICENSEE and a SUBLICENSEE (a) shall be in writing and subject and subordinate to, and consistent with, the course terms and conditions of performance of activities pursuant to such sublicense agreement that are necessary or useful for such other Party to Exploit the Licensed Compounds and Licensed Products in the applicable Territory in accordance with this Agreement. Further; (b) shall not diminish, each Party will use Commercially Reasonable Efforts reduce or eliminate any of LICENSEE’s obligations under this Agreement; (c) shall require the SUBLICENSEE(s) to include in any such sublicense agreement a good faith obligation on such Sublicensee to participate in discussions comply with Licensee and Takeda at least all applicable terms of this Agreement (except for payment [***] = CERTAIN CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT, MARKED BY BRACKETS, HAS BEEN OMITTED BECAUSE THE INFORMATION (I) IS NOT MATERIAL AND (II) WOULD BE COMPETITIVELY HARMFUL IF PUBLICLY DISCLOSED obligations, for which LICENSEE shall remain financially responsible); and (d) shall prohibit further sublicensing except on terms consistent with this Article. For the avoidance of doubt, LICENSEE shall also include provisions in all SUBLICENSES to facilitate information sharing and provide that, in the global coordination event that SUBLICENSEE challenges, directly or indirectly urging of a third party on behalf of the Exploitation SUBLICENSEE, whether as a claim, a cross-claim, counterclaim, or defense, the validity or enforceability of any of the Licensed Compounds and Licensed ProductsSUBJECT TECHNOLOGIES before any court, arbitrator, or other tribunal or administrative agency in any jurisdiction, then the SUBLICENSE shall automatically terminate within thirty (30) days. Each Party will LICENSEE shall remain responsible for its obligations hereunder and for the performance of its SUBLICENSEE (including without limitation, making all payments due to WVURC by reason of any NET SALES of SUBJECT TECHNOLOGIES), and LICENSEE shall ensure its SUBLICENSEE complies with all relevant provisions of this Agreement and the performance Agreement. LICENSEE shall not bundle SUBJECT TECHNOLOGIES with any of its Affiliates and Sublicensees under their sublicensed rights to the same extent as if such activities were conducted by such Party. Each sublicense to a Sublicensee of the rights granted to such Party under Section 3.1 (Takeda License Grants; Right of Reference) and Section 3.2 (Licensee License Grants; Right of Reference) (as applicable) will be other assets in writing and will refer to, be subordinate to, and be consistent with this Agreement in all material respects. Licensee shall include provisions in each sublicense any agreement requiring that, upon Takeda’s request following termination of this Agreement by Licensee for any reason other than by Licensee pursuant to Section 13.3 (Termination for Material Breach), the Sublicensee enter into a direct license agreement with Takeda under the Takeda Technology or Takeda’s interest in the Joint Technology that is sublicensed to such Sublicensee on substantially the same terms as set forth in such sublicense agreement between Licensee and such Sublicensee, so that such Sublicensee is under the same obligations to perform as it was without WVURC prior to this Agreement being terminated; provided, however, that (a) such direct license agreement would not impose on Takeda any obligations over and above its obligations under this Agreement and (b) as consideration for such direct license, [***]. No sublicense or subcontract will diminish, reduce, or eliminate any obligation of either Party under this Agreementwritten permission.
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Samples: And Amended Exclusive License Agreement (Kintara Therapeutics, Inc.)