Confidential Materials omitted and filed separately with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Asterisks denote omissions.
Exhibit No. 10.21
DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT dated as of October 18, 2002 between MATRITECH, INC., a
Delaware corporation, having its principal place of business at 000 Xxxxxx
Xxxxxx, Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 00000, X.X.X. ("MATRITECH") and CYTOGEN
CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation having its principal place of business at
000 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxx 00000 ("CYTOGEN").
INTRODUCTION
1. MATRITECH has developed a version of its NMP22(R)Test Kit for
bladder cancer known as BladderChek(TM).
2. CYTOGEN desires to become the exclusive distributor for
BladderChek(TM)within the Field in the Territory, as defined below.
3. In consideration of the mutual covenants and promises
contained in this Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, MATRITECH
and CYTOGEN agree as follows:
ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS
As used in this Agreement, the following terms, whether used in the
singular or plural, shall have the following meanings:
1.1 "Affiliate" means, with respect to any entity, any
corporation, company, partnership, joint venture and/or firm which controls, is
controlled by or is under common control with such entity. For purposes of this
Section 1.1, "control" shall mean (a) in the case of corporate entities, direct
or indirect ownership of at least fifty percent (50%) of the stock or shares
entitled to vote for the election of directors; and (b) in the case of
non-corporate entities, direct or indirect ownership of at least fifty percent
(50%) of the equity interest with the power to direct the management and
policies of such non-corporate entities.
1.2 "Effective Date" means the date of execution of this
Agreement.
1.3 "FDA" means U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
1.4 "Field" means the market for the Product comprised of
urologists, oncologists and end users including group purchase and /or managed
care organizations for the diagnosis and
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management of bladder cancer; provided, such end users have a relationship with
urologists and oncologists with regard to purchase of the Product by such
urologists and oncologists.
1.5 "Product" means MATRITECH's non-instrumented, single test,
qualitative NMP22 (R) test for bladder cancer known as BladderChek(TM) including
any enhanced, improved or modified version of BladderChek. A unit of Product is
one BladderChek test.
1.6 "Technical Information" means all scientific and engineering
data owned by MATRITECH or which MATRITECH has the right to use, patentable or
otherwise, relating to the Product, including without limitation, technology
licensed or sublicensed to MATRITECH; all inventions, cell sources, cultures,
strains, organisms and parts thereof; antibodies, clones, plasmids, vectors,
progeny, derivatives and parts thereof; formulae; classes, sources and clone
numbers of antibodies; methods, procedures and processes; materials and
reagents; components, equipment, equipment design, animal studies, clinical or
other evaluations, analytical results, and quality control or other safety
procedures in each case relating to the production, use or manufacture of the
Product.
1.7 "Term" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.1
1.8 "Territory" means the United States of America, including the
50 states, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Washington, D.C., but excluding
all other territories and possessions.
1.9 "CYTOGEN's Net Sales" shall mean amounts invoiced to customers
of CYTOGEN excluding returns and product allowances, free samples, shipping,
taxes, insurance and handling.
ARTICLE II - THE PRODUCT
2.1 Commercialization. CYTOGEN shall exert commercially reasonable
efforts, at its own expense, to:
(a) market and promote the Product in the Territory (taken as a
whole) on a diligent commercial basis after the Effective Date;
(b) provide an adequate level of customer service including,
without limitation, rendering prompt and willing service with respect to the
Product and handling all customer inquiries with reasonable assistance of
MATRITECH in a manner consistent with the prevailing practices in the industry;
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(c) obtain approvals from third-party payors for reimbursement,
with the reasonable assistance of MATRITECH, for the use of the Product within
the Field; and
(d) allocate no less than [**]% of its sales force time which
shall not be less than [**] FTEs (full time equivalent employees) , to the
ongoing promotion and sales of the Product for the Term of this Agreement.
2.2 Compliance with Laws. In performing this Agreement, each of
the parties agree that it will comply in all material respects with applicable
governmental laws, rules, regulations and policies and will hold the other party
harmless and indemnify the other party from the failure to do so. Repeated
non-compliance by a party or its employees or Affiliates with this Section 2.2
shall be deemed to constitute a material, irremediable breach of the terms of
this Agreement, justifying immediate termination under Section 8.2(a)(iii)
hereof.
2.3 Clinical Marketing, Technical Services. MATRITECH shall
provide assistance to CYTOGEN with clinical marketing of the Product during the
Term of this Agreement, including, without limitation, those activities that
define and support clinical usage. MATRITECH will provide reasonable technical
support services , at its own expense, in furtherance of CYTOGEN's sales efforts
at CYTOGEN'S request.
2.4 Loss of Exclusivity. If CYTOGEN only purchases between [**]%
and [**]% of the Minimum Purchase Commitment as specified in Section 4.2 of this
Agreement in any given year, MATRITECH shall, as its sole and exclusive remedy,
have the right to, in its sole discretion and upon written notice to CYTOGEN,
renegotiate the terms of the Agreement with CYTOGEN; provided, both parties must
agree to such renegotiated terms in writing or convert CYTOGEN's Marketing
Rights (as defined below) to non-exclusive for the Product within the Field in
the Territory. In the event MATRITECH converts CYTOGEN's Marketing Rights to
non-exclusive for the Field, it must first offer Cytogen similar deal terms if
it intends to offer said Marketing Rights to another person or entity. Failure
by CYTOGEN to purchase at least [**]% of the Minimum Purchase Commitment of
Product as specified in Section 4.2 of this Agreement in any given year shall
result, after prior written notice to CYTOGEN and at MATRITECH's option as
MATRITECH's sole and exclusive remedy, in a) the termination of the Agreement as
provided in Section 8.2(b); provided, however, if MATRITECH terminates this
Agreement under such circumstances, CYTOGEN's sole liability to MATRITECH is
listed in Section 8.3 and 8.4 (with
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CYTOGEN having no liability for breach of CYTOGEN's Minimum Purchase Commitment
under this Agreement), b) a loss of the exclusivity granted under this
Agreement, or c) may attempt to negotiate new terms of the Agreement with
CYTOGEN that may or may not include a loss of exclusivity. In the event of a
loss of exclusivity under this section, CYTOGEN shall no longer have a Minimum
Purchase Commitment for that year and for subsequent years, if any, as set forth
in Section 4.2. If during the Term of this Agreement, CYTOGEN purchases in
excess of [**]% of the Minimum Purchase Commitment, CYTOGEN shall be deemed in
conformance with Section 4.2(a) and shall retain its exclusivity for such
particular period.
2.5 FDA Clearance. Subject to the terms and conditions contained
in this Agreement, MATRITECH agrees to exert commercially reasonable efforts to
seek, as soon as practicable, diagnosis clearance from the FDA for the Product
in the Territory. Diagnosis clearance shall mean approval by the FDA to use the
Product for the diagnosis of bladder cancer on patients other than those with
reoccurring bladder cancer. MATRITECH shall promptly notify CYTOGEN in writing
in the event MATRITECH does not obtain diagnosis clearance from the FDA.
ARTICLE III - MARKETING FEE AND INITIAL PURCHASE ORDER
3.1 Marketing Fees. In consideration of the grant of the Marketing
Rights set forth in this Agreement, CYTOGEN shall pay to MATRITECH $150,000 as a
marketing fee upon the Effective Date.
3.2 Initial Purchase Order. CYTOGEN shall attach to this Agreement
an irrevocable purchase order for [**]% of the Minimum Purchase Commitment for
calendar years 2002 and 2003 (the "Initial Purchase Order"). The Initial
Purchase Order shall be for [**] units at $[**] per unit. MATRITECH shall
deliver [**] units of the Initial Purchase Order on or before October 31, 2002
and the remainder by no later than December 31, 2002.
ARTICLE IV - MARKETING RIGHTS
4.1 Marketing Rights. CYTOGEN shall have the exclusive right to
sell or otherwise distribute the Product in the Territory within the Field
("Marketing Rights"). CYTOGEN shall not sell or otherwise distribute the Product
to any person or entity in the Territory if CYTOGEN has reason to believe that
such person or entity intends to resell or redistribute the Product outside of
the Territory or the Field. The rights granted herein shall not be construed to
confer
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any license rights upon CYTOGEN, by implication, estoppel or otherwise, to use
or practice any of MATRITECH's patents or other intellectual property or use any
Technical Information. If and to the extent that CYTOGEN performs its rights and
obligations under this Agreement, including, without limitation, its Marketing
Rights, through an Affiliate, CYTOGEN shall cause such Affiliate to be bound in
writing by all the terms and conditions of this Agreement. MATRITECH shall not
sell or otherwise distribute the Product to any person or entity if MATRITECH
has reason to believe that such person or entity intends to resell or
redistribute the Product within the Field in the Territory. Subject to Section
8.4, MATRITECH and its licensee(s) reserve the right to market and sell other
non-point of care formats of the NMP22 test within the Field in the Territory
solely to professional laboratories, such as automated formats designed for such
professional laboratories.
4.2 Sales Price and Minimum Purchase Commitment.
(a) CYTOGEN shall purchase from MATRITECH during each year of this
Agreement the minimum number of units of the Product set forth under "Minimum
Purchase Commitments" in the table below.
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MINIMUM PURCHASE
COMMITMENTS
CALENDAR YEAR (TESTS PER YEAR)
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2002
2003 [**]
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2004 [**]
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2005 [**]
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2006 [**]
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2007 [**]
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The foregoing Minimum Purchase Commitments will be
renegotiated by CYTOGEN and MATRITECH if the FDA does not approve use of the
Product for diagnosis by the end of the second calendar quarter of 2003 as
follows: the Minimum Purchase Commitments will be adjusted downward to reflect
any FDA delay in providing clearance for the use of the Product for diagnosis.
If MATRITECH does not receive FDA approval for the use of the Product for
diagnosis [**] the annual Minimum Purchase Commitment for the year in which
approval is granted and for previous years shall be immediately reduced by [**]
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(b) The base price per unit of Product shall be fixed at $[**] per
unit F.O.B. MATRITECH's place of manufacture or supply (the "Base Price").
Commencing in 2004 and continuing for the Term of the Agreement, the price per
unit of Product will be the Base Price plus [**]% of CYTOGEN's Net Sales of the
Product. CYTOGEN shall tender payment to MATRITECH of the [**]% payments of
CYTOGEN's Net Sales on a quarterly basis no more than 30 days after the end of
each calendar quarter. Commencing in 2004, and provided that the prior year's
actual purchases by CYTOGEN exceed that year's Minimum Purchase Commitment, the
price per unit of Product will be calculated as set forth in the table below:
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PRIOR YEAR'S ACTUAL PURCHASES
RELATIVE TO THAT YEAR'S MINIMUM
PURCHASE COMMITMENT PRODUCT PRICE
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>[**]% to [**]% [**]% off Base Price plus payment to
Matritech of [**]% of CYTOGEN's Net Sales
of the Product
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>[**]% to [**]% [**]% off Base Price plus payment to
Matritech of [**]% of CYTOGEN's Net Sales
of the Product
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>[**]% [**]% off Base Price plus payment to
Matritech of [**]% of CYTOGEN's Net Sales
of the Product
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For example, if CYTOGEN purchases [**] units of Product in
2004, then the Base Price for 2005 shall be $[**] ([**]% discount off $[**])
plus [**]% of CYTOGEN's Net Sales.
(c) After 2003, the Base Price may be renegotiated once per
calendar year commencing in 2004, but only if the Council of Medical Services
reimbursement to the end user changes more than [**]% (upward or downward) from
the then current amount.
4.3 Terms and Conditions. All orders of Product by CYTOGEN from
MATRITECH during the term of this Agreement shall be subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and shall be subject to acceptance by MATRITECH, as
set forth in Section 4.4 below, except with respect to orders to satisfy Minimum
Purchase Commitments which MATRITECH shall be
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obligated to accept. Nothing contained in any purchase order or similar document
submitted by CYTOGEN to MATRITECH shall in any way modify or add to the terms
and conditions contained in this Agreement. Invoices are payable within [**]
after the date of invoice.
4.4 Order and Acceptance.
(a) All orders for Product submitted by CYTOGEN shall be initiated
by written orders sent to MATRITECH and requesting a delivery date during the
term of this Agreement. Any order initially placed orally or by e-mail must be
confirmed in writing.
(b) To facilitate MATRITECH's production scheduling, CYTOGEN shall
submit purchase orders to MATRITECH at least [**] days prior to the requested
date of delivery. Except with respect to orders to fulfill the Minimum Purchase
Commitment requirements set forth above, no order shall be binding upon
MATRITECH until accepted by MATRITECH in writing, and MATRITECH shall have no
liability to CYTOGEN with respect to purchase orders that are not accepted.
MATRITECH reserves the right to allocate the supply of the Product pro rata,
based approximately on the relative numbers of Product ordered, without
incurring any liability to CYTOGEN for commissions, damages or otherwise.
MATRITECH shall notify CYTOGEN of the acceptance or rejection of an order and of
the assigned delivery date for accepted orders within fifteen (15) days of
receipt of an order from CYTOGEN. No partial shipment of an order shall
constitute the acceptance of the entire order, absent the written acceptance of
such entire order. MATRITECH shall use its reasonable efforts to deliver the
Product at the times specified either in its quotation or in its written
acceptance of CYTOGEN's orders.
4.5 Cancellation of Orders. If MATRITECH accepts any cancellation
request made within ten (10) days of the scheduled ship date, CYTOGEN agrees to
bear MATRITECH's restocking fee of up to [**] percent ([**]%) of the total
order.
4.6 F.O.B. Point, Title and Risk of Loss. All prices are F.O.B.
either MATRITECH's distribution facility or place of manufacturing (the "F.O.B.
Point"). Product shall be purchased at the F.O.B. Point. Title and risk of loss
of such Product shall pass to CYTOGEN at said location. MATRITECH shall provide
CYTOGEN with written invoices for all Product when shipped.
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The foregoing notwithstanding, however, CYTOGEN shall, as between itself and its
customers, be acting as principal and not as an agent of MATRITECH.
4.7 Returns. CYTOGEN shall have no right of return for Product
purchased hereunder. If, however, any Product fails to perform in accordance
with the labeling provided by MATRITECH as documented by MATRITECH's examination
of the Product pursuant to its formal complaint handling procedure which has
been established in accordance with standard industry practices, CYTOGEN may
return such defective Product but in no case later than one-hundred eighty (180)
days from the original ship date from MATRITECH to CYTOGEN. MATRITECH shall keep
CYTOGEN appraised of its examination of the Product pursuant to its formal
complaint handling procedures and shall provide CYTOGEN with its finding and
shall provide the basis of its determination in the event that MATRITECH finds
that the Product is NOT defective. CYTOGEN shall have the opportunity to raise
reasonable objections to the methods used during and shall have an opportunity
to verify MATRITECH's findings for a period five (5) business days after
MATRITECH's determination, which MATRITECH shall in good faith consider when
determining if an alternate outcome is warranted.
4.8 Payment. MATRITECH shall provide CYTOGEN with an invoice for
each shipment of Product. Invoices shall be issued and dated on or after the
date of shipment of each order. Under no circumstances will an invoice be issued
for Product that has not been shipped. Invoices shall be paid within [**] days
after the date of invoice.
4.9 Taxes. CYTOGEN's payments for the Product hereunder are
payable in full to MATRITECH without deduction for taxes (including any
withholding tax) or duties. In addition to such amounts, CYTOGEN shall pay sums
equal to taxes (including, without limitation, sales, withholding, value-added
and similar taxes) based on an end-user's use or possession of the Product under
or in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, but exclusive of United
States federal, state, and local taxes based on MATRITECH's net income.
4.10 Dollars. All amounts due MATRITECH hereunder shall be
calculated and paid in U.S. dollars.
4.11 Shipping. All Product delivered pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement shall be suitably packed for shipment in MATRITECH's standard shipping
cartons, marked for shipment
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to CYTOGEN's address set forth above, and delivered to CYTOGEN or its carrier
agent at the F.O.B. Point. If CYTOGEN does not specify a carrier, MATRITECH
shall select the carrier. All freight, insurance, and other shipping expenses
shall be paid by CYTOGEN. CYTOGEN shall also bear all applicable taxes, duties
and similar charges that may be assessed against the Product after delivery to
the carrier at the F.O.B. Point.
4.12 Late Payment. Any amount not paid within the [**] days after
the date of an invoice, except for those amounts that both parties agree are in
dispute, shall bear interest at the rate of 1.5% per month until paid in full.
4.13 Records. To the extent available to it, each party shall
maintain quantity, lot numbers, customer names and addresses, and incident
reports for at least two years beyond expiration date of the Product. Each party
shall keep, and shall require all its Affiliates to keep, full, true and
accurate books of accounts and other records that it generates or obtains
containing all information and data which may be necessary to ascertain and
verify the amounts payable hereunder and to satisfy FDA requirements including
recall and to retain such records for at least five (5) years. During the Term
of this Agreement and for a period of five (5) years following its termination,
each party shall have the right from time to time (but no more than once per
calendar year) and upon ten (10) days prior written notice, to inspect, or have
an agent, accountant or other representative inspect, such books, records and
supporting data solely to verify compliance with the first sentence of this
Section 4.14 during normal business hours. The party being audited may require
any of the auditing party's personnel to execute a confidentiality agreement
prior to giving such personnel access to any materials.
4.14 Marketing Efforts. CYTOGEN shall be responsible for all
marketing, promotion and distribution of Product within the Territory. In
support of this effort, CYTOGEN and MATRITECH shall develop and CYTOGEN shall
implement annual sales and marketing plans to support and effectively promote
the Product. The marketing plan shall include the commitments outlined on
Attachment A to this Agreement. CYTOGEN shall provide customer and technical
services in support of the Product during the Term of this Agreement. During the
Term of this Agreement, MATRITECH will conduct Product specific marketing
campaigns at its own expense and at such times as it shall reasonably determine.
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4.15 Samples. "Samples" are defined as units of the Product that
cannot be and are not sold to end-users and must be distributed within [**]
months of receipt by CYTOGEN. CYTOGEN shall receive [**] free Samples to be
delivered simultaneously with the Initial Purchase Order of the Product.
4.16 [**] Forecasts and Sales and Marketing Reports. To facilitate
MATRITECH'S production scheduling, within [**] days after delivery of the
Initial Purchase Order, and [**] days prior to the beginning of each calendar
[**], CYTOGEN shall furnish MATRITECH with a forecast of its Product purchases,
together with requested delivery dates, for the subsequent [**] month period.
Such forecasts by CYTOGEN are estimates and shall not represent purchase
commitments. Together with these [**] forecasts, CYTOGEN shall provide MATRITECH
with a monthly sales and marketing report that includes, but is not limited to,
unit sales, average selling price per unit of Product, dollar sales for the
entire Territory categorized by either state of zip code and the number of
man-years spent by the sales force.
4.17 Product Inventory. Subject to MATRITECH's fulfillment of its
supply obligations, CYTOGEN shall be responsible for maintaining adequate
inventory of Product to meet consumer demand.
ARTICLE V - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
5.1 Patent Rights. MATRITECH owns and possesses or will own and
possess all right, title and interest, or holds a valid license, in and to the
Product and all associated Trademarks (as defined below), and has taken all
necessary action to protect these rights with respect to the U.S. patent rights
in the Product. MATRITECH has not received any notice of any infringement or
misappropriation by, or conflict with the intellectual property rights of, any
third party which would prevent CYTOGEN from using or selling the Product in the
Territory.
5.2 Infringement Claims. MATRITECH agrees to indemnify and hold
CYTOGEN harmless against any cost, loss, liability, or expense (including
attorneys' fees) arising out of, resulting from or relating to any claim, suit
or proceeding brought against CYTOGEN or MATRITECH based on a claim that the
Product infringes upon any third party intellectual property right (hereinafter
"Infringement Claims"). CYTOGEN agrees that MATRITECH has the right to defend,
or at its option to settle, and MATRITECH agrees, at its own expense to defend
or at its option to settle any Infringement Claims so long as any such
settlement does not
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adversely affect CYTOGEN's rights under this Agreement or requires CYTOGEN to
perform any actions; provided that MATRITECH is notified promptly in writing of
an Infringement Claim and has sole control over its defense or settlement, and
CYTOGEN provides reasonable assistance in the defense of the same.
5.3 Infringement Cures. Following notice of an Infringement Claim,
or if MATRITECH believes such a claim is likely, MATRITECH may at its sole
expense and option: (a) [**]or (b) [**]or (c) [**]
5.4 Limitation. Notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement, MATRITECH assumes no liability for any Infringement Claims with
respect to any product in or with which the Product may be used in combination,
but not covering the Product standing alone, and MATRITECH shall have no
liability for any Infringement Claim based on CYTOGEN's: (a) use or distribution
of any Product after MATRITECH's written notice that CYTOGEN should cease use or
distribution of such Product due to an infringement claim; or (b) modification
of the Product, or any part thereof, at the request of CYTOGEN or to meet any
specifications provided by CYTOGEN; (c) combination by CYTOGEN of a Product with
another product, if such infringement claim would have been avoided by the
exclusive use of the Product alone; or (d) any trademark infringements involving
any marking or branding not applied by MATRITECH or involving any marking or
branding applied at the request of CYTOGEN. For all infringement claims to which
this Section 5.4 is applicable, CYTOGEN agrees to indemnify and defend
MATRITECH, provided that CYTOGEN is notified promptly in writing of an
infringement claim and has sole control over its defense or settlement, and
MATRITECH provides reasonable assistance in the defense of the same.
5.5 Entire liability. THE FOREGOING PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 5
STATE THE ENTIRE LIABILITY AND OBLIGATIONS OF MATRITECH, AND THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF CYTOGEN, WITH RESPECT TO ANY ALLEGED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
INFRINGEMENT BY THE PRODUCT, OR ANY PART THEREOF.
5.6 Unauthorized Use. During the Term of this Agreement, either
party shall promptly notify the other party in writing upon discovery of any
unauthorized use or infringement of the Product or any MATRITECH patent,
copyright, trademark or other
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intellectual property rights with respect thereto. MATRITECH shall have the sole
and exclusive right to bring an infringement action or proceeding against a
third party, and, in the event that MATRITECH brings such an action or
proceeding, CYTOGEN shall cooperate and provide full information and assistance
to MATRITECH and its counsel in connection with any such action or proceeding.
MATRITECH may, at its option settle any such action or proceeding so long as any
such settlement does not adversely affect CYTOGEN's rights under this Agreement
or requires CYTOGEN to perform any actions. During the period of any material
unauthorized use or infringement of the Product or any MATRITECH patent,
copyright, trademark or other intellectual property rights with respect thereto
[**]
5.7 Other Third-Party Claims. Except for Infringement Claims which
MATRITECH is obliged to settle or defend under this Section 5, in addition to
the claims for which CYTOGEN will indemnify MATRITECH pursuant to Section 5.4
above, each of the parties agree to indemnify, defend and hold the other party
harmless against any cost, loss, liability, or expense (including attorneys'
fees) arising out of any third party claim, resulting from or relating to any
(i) breach of this Agreement (including, without limitation, a breach by
MATRITECH of its limited warranty set forth in Section 7.1), (ii) each party's
negligent acts or willful misconduct; and (iii) in MATRITECH's case for any
claims arising out of the use of the Product; provided that the indemnifying
party is notified promptly in writing of the claim, has sole control over its
defense or settlement, and the party seeking indemnification provides reasonable
assistance in the defense of the same. Each party agrees, that it will not
settle any such claims, unless such settlement does not adversely affect the
other party's rights under this Agreement or requires the indemnified party to
perform any actions.
5.8 Insurance. Each of the parties have and shall maintain at
least $2 million of insurance with a financially sound carrier subject to
availability on commercially reasonable terms, against any and all losses,
claims, damages and costs which may arise under this Agreement.
5.9 Identification of Proprietary. All packaging and documentation
for the Product shall include a notation acknowledging MATRITECH's patent rights
in the Product.
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5.10 Trademarks and Trade Names.
(a) The Product shall be sold in the Territory only under the
trademarks, marks and trade names that MATRITECH may adopt from time to time
("Trademarks"). During the term of this Agreement, CYTOGEN shall have the right
to advertise the Product under the Trademarks. CYTOGEN shall not alter or remove
any Trademarks applied at the factory to the Product, packages, labeling or
other materials contained therein. Nothing herein shall grant to CYTOGEN any
right, title or interest in the Trademarks. If during the terms of this
Agreement CYTOGEN challenges (or assists others to challenge) the validity or
ownership of any Trademarks owned by MATRITECH as of the date of this Agreement,
then MATRITECH may by immediate notice to CYTOGEN terminate this Agreement.
(b) All representations of the Trademarks that CYTOGEN intends to
use shall first be submitted to MATRITECH for approval, which approval shall not
be unreasonably withheld. CYTOGEN shall promptly provide to MATRITECH for its
review and approval a sample copy of all advertising and promotional materials
prepared by CYTOGEN in connection with the sale of the Product. CYTOGEN shall
develop standard marketing materials including descriptions of the use of the
Product for approval by MATRITECH.
(c) Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, CYTOGEN
shall discontinue the use of MATRITECH's Trademarks.
ARTICLE VI - CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
6.1 Treatment of Confidential Information. Each party hereto shall
maintain all confidential or proprietary information of the other party
including, without limitation, all confidential or proprietary Technical
Information, customer lists, pricing, payment amounts, marketing and business
plans and marketing and business strategies ("Confidential Information") in
confidence, and shall not disclose, divulge or otherwise communicate such
Confidential Information to others, or use it for any purpose, except pursuant
to, and in order to carry out, the terms and objectives of this Agreement, and
hereby agrees to exercise every reasonable precaution to prevent and restrain
the unauthorized disclosure of such Confidential Information by any of its
directors, officers, employees, consultants, subcontractors, sublicensees,
agents, or Affiliates. The Confidential Information of each party includes
information about third parties disclosed by one party to this Agreement to the
other party to this Agreement.
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6.2 Release from Restrictions. The provisions of Section 6.1 shall
not apply to any Confidential Information disclosed hereunder which:
(a) was known or used by the receiving party prior to its
date of disclosure to the receiving party, as evidenced by the prior written
records of the receiving party; or
(b) either before or after the date of disclosure to the
receiving party is lawfully disclosed to the receiving party by an independent,
unaffiliated third party rightfully in possession of the Confidential
Information; or
(c) either before or after the date of the disclosure to
the receiving party becomes published or generally known to the public through
no fault or omission on the part of the receiving party or its Affiliates and
under no obligation of confidentiality; or
(d) is required to be disclosed by the receiving party to
comply with applicable laws, to defend or prosecute litigation or, as provided
herein, to comply with governmental regulations, provided that the receiving
party provides prior written notice of such disclosure to the other party and
takes reasonable and lawful actions to avoid and/or minimize the degree of such
disclosure.
ARTICLE VII - WARRANTIES
7.1 Warranty to End-Users. MATRITECH gives a limited warranty to
CYTOGEN and to the end-users of the Product that the Product conforms to the
labeling supplied by MATRITECH until the date of expiration of the Product.
MATRITECH specifically disclaims (on the part of MATRITECH and its suppliers)
all other conditions, warranties and other terms relating to the Product.
CYTOGEN shall not give (or purport to give) or enter into (or purport to enter
into) on behalf of MATRITECH any representation, condition, warranty or other
term in relation to the Product. CYTOGEN will indemnify MATRITECH against all
liabilities relating to the Product and against all costs and expenses
associated with claims in respect of such liabilities to the extent that the
liabilities result from a breach by CYTOGEN of the terms of the preceding
sentence of this Section 7.1.
7.2 Disclaimer of Warranty. EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTY PROVIDED FOR
IN SECTIONS 5.1 AND 7.1 ABOVE, MATRITECH DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OR
CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE,
INCLUDING THOSE FOR MERCHANTABILITY,
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SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR AGAINST
INFRINGEMENT, WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.
ARTICLE VIII - TERMINATION
8.1 Term. This Agreement shall remain in effect until December 15,
2007, unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions of this
Article VIII or pursuant to Section 2.4. The term of this Agreement shall be
renewed for one (1)-year terms upon mutual written consent provided at least
ninety (90) days prior to the end of the term (including any renewal thereof) of
this Agreement.
8.2 Termination for Breach, etc.
(a) Any party not then in default under this Agreement shall be
entitled to terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other party in the
event that the other party shall be in default of any money payment or other
material obligations hereunder, (i) thirty (30) days after notice of any money
payment default if the defaulting party shall have failed to remedy such default
within such 30-day period, (ii) sixty (60) days after notice of any other
default capable of cure, if the defaulting party shall have failed to remedy
such default within such 60-day period, and (iii) immediately upon any breach
that is incapable of cure.
(b) In addition, this Agreement may be terminated immediately upon
written notice (i) as provided in Sections 2.2, 2.4 and 8.2(a)(iii) hereof, or
(ii) in case of either party's insolvency, dissolution, termination of existence
or the appointment of a custodian or receiver for such party if such appointment
is not dismissed within thirty (30) days or the institution by such party of a
proceeding in bankruptcy, reorganization, receivership, insolvency or other
similar law affecting the right of creditors proceeding in bankruptcy,
reorganization, receivership, insolvency or other similar law, and if such
proceeding is not dismissed within thirty (30) days of filing.
8.3 Duties Upon Termination.
(a) In the event of the expiration or termination of this
Agreement pursuant to this Article VIII for any reason whatsoever:
(i) CYTOGEN shall cease, as soon as is practicable from
acting as distributor of the Product and abstain from making further
sales of the Product;
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(ii) Both parties shall cooperate with each other in
completing all outstanding obligations to the other, including the
fulfillment of each warranty term and condition under this Agreement;
and
(iii) Upon expiration of the three (3) month period after
termination of this Agreement, CYTOGEN shall not dispose of any Product
purchased from MATRITECH except to MATRITECH or to a company appointed
by MATRITECH.
(b) No termination or expiration of this Agreement shall relieve
either party of any then-accrued payment, offset or obligation. Any and all such
payments, offsets or other obligations accrued hereunder as of the date of
termination or expiration shall remain due and payable in accordance with the
terms hereof.
(c) Notwithstanding any termination or expiration of this
Agreement, the obligations of the parties contained in Articles V, VI, VII, IX
and X and in Sections 3.1, 4.13, and 8.4, and this Section 8.3 with respect to
events occurring prior to the effective date of such termination or expiration,
shall survive and continue to be enforceable.
(d) Upon any termination of this Agreement each party shall
promptly return to the other party all written Confidential Information, and all
copies thereof, of the other party or at the discretion of the requested party,
certify that all such Confidential Information has been destroyed. In addition,
if MATRITECH terminates this Agreement due to a material breach by CYTOGEN,
pursuant to the terms in Section 8.2(b), or in the event of termination due to
failure by the parties to consent pursuant to Section 10.2, CYTOGEN shall
deliver to MATRITECH a list of its customers complete with full addresses and
contact information who have purchased the Product within the preceding 24
months and the quantities purchased by them by no later than ten (10) working
days from the date of notice of such termination.
8.4 Non-Competition. CYTOGEN will be precluded from, directly or
indirectly, selling or marketing a device or product that is competitive with
the Product during the Term of this Agreement and for a period of [**] years
following termination of the Agreement. During the Term of this Agreement,
MATRITECH shall not, directly or indirectly, sell or market a non-instrumented
single test device or product that is competitive with the Product in the Field.
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ARTICLE IX - LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
9.1 Liability Upon Termination. Except as otherwise expressly
provided in this Agreement, in the event of (a) the expiration of this Agreement
in accordance with its terms or (b) the termination by either party in
accordance with any of the provisions of this Agreement, neither party shall be
liable to the other, because of such expiration or termination, for
compensation, reimbursement or damages on account of the loss of prospective
profits or anticipated sales or on account of expenditures, inventory,
investments, leases or commitments in connection with the business or goodwill
of MATRITECH or CYTOGEN. Expiration or termination shall not, however, relieve
either party of obligations incurred prior to the expiration or termination.
9.2 Liability for Breach. Except as provided in Article V or
Section 6.1, in the event of any breach by MATRITECH of any of its obligations
hereunder, CYTOGEN's sole and exclusive remedy shall be (i) an equitable
adjustment in price of Product subsequently purchased by CYTOGEN, as may be
agreed to by the parties, or (ii) failing any agreement, return to Matritech, at
MATRITECH's expense, of all or any portion of the Product remaining in CYTOGEN's
possession for a refund of the purchase price paid by CYTOGEN, plus all
applicable shipping expenses.
9.3 Liability for Other Damages. MATRITECH'S TOTAL LIABILITY
ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE TERMINATION THEREOF, AND/OR SALE OF THE
PRODUCT HEREUNDER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT HAVING THEN ACTUALLY BEEN PAID
BY CYTOGEN TO MATRITECH FOR THE PURCHASE OF PRODUCT UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. EXCEPT
FOR PRODUCT SUPPLIED TO CYTOGEN TO REPLACE PRODUCT THAT DOES NOT CONFORM TO
MATRITECH'S LIMITED WARRANTY UNDER SECTION 7.1, IN NO EVENT SHALL MATRITECH BE
LIABLE FOR COSTS OF SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE
LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, MULTIPLE
OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, AND WHETHER
OR NOT FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH
PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. THESE LIMITATIONS WILL
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APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY
PROVIDED HEREIN. MATRITECH'S LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IS CUMULATIVE, WITH ALL
MATRITECH'S EXPENDITURES BEING AGGREGATED TO DETERMINE SATISFACTION OF THE
LIMIT. IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY SUPPLIERS OF MATRITECH BE LIABLE TO CYTOGEN FOR ANY
DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT,
AND CYTOGEN AGREES TO PURSUE ANY CLAIMS THAT IT MAY HAVE SOLELY AGAINST
MATRITECH.
ARTICLE X - MISCELLANEOUS
10.1 Publicity. Either party may publicize or announce this
Agreement and the existence of an arrangement between the parties, provided that
such party shall provide the other party with a copy of any written materials to
be used therefor sufficiently prior to publication for the other party to
comment on and make reasonable changes thereto. Except as permitted under
Section 5.10 hereof, neither party shall use the other party's name, trademarks
or service marks without the other party's prior written consent.
10.2 Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights or
obligations hereunder may be assigned by either party without the prior written
consent of the other party; provided however, such restriction shall not apply
in event of a merger, acquisition or sale of substantially all the assets of the
party that are required to perform such party's obligations under this
Agreement.
10.3 Governing Law and Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be
governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any lawsuit
shall be brought in the federal district court in Boston, Massachusetts and
MATRITECH and CYTOGEN consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in such courts.
Process may be served on either party by using the notice provisions of Section
10.6 below. The prevailing party in any legal action brought by one party
against the other and arising out of this Agreement shall be entitled, in
addition to any other rights and remedies it may have, to reimbursement for its
expenses, including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.
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10.4 Force Majeure. In the event that either party is prevented
from performing or is unable to perform any of its obligations under this
Agreement due to any act of God; fire; casualty; flood; war; strike; lockout;
failure of public utilities; injunction or any act, exercise, assertion or
requirement of governmental authority, including any governmental law, order or
regulation permanently or temporarily prohibiting or reducing the manufacture,
use or sale of Product; epidemic; destruction of production facilities; riots;
insurrection; inability to procure or use materials, labor, equipment,
transportation or energy sufficient to meet manufacturing needs; or any other
cause beyond the reasonable control of the party invoking this Section 10.4 if
such party shall have used its reasonable best efforts to avoid such occurrence,
such party shall give notice to the other party in writing promptly, and
thereupon the affected party's performance shall be excused and the time for
performance shall be extended for the period of delay or inability to perform
due to such occurrence not to exceed a period of sixty (60) days.
10.5 Waiver. The waiver by either party of a breach or a default of
any provision of this Agreement by the other party shall not be construed as a
waiver of any succeeding breach of the same or any other provision, nor shall
any delay or omission on the part of either party to exercise or avail itself of
any right, power or privilege that it has or may have hereunder operate as a
waiver of any right, power or privilege by such party.
10.6 Notices. Any notice or other communication in connection with
this Agreement must be in writing by mail, certified, return receipt requested,
by electronic facsimile transmission or by courier service and shall be
effective when delivered to the addressee at the address listed below or such
other address as the addressee shall have specified in a notice actually
received by the addressor.
If to MATRITECH:
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx, President & COO
If to CYTOGEN:
000 Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxx 00000
Attention: H. Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, CEO
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With a copy to:
Xxxx and Xxxx, LLP
000 Xxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxx 00000
Attention: Xxxxx X. Xxxxx, Esq.
10.7 Independent Contractors. The relationship of MATRITECH and
CYTOGEN established by this Agreement is that of independent contractors, and
nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to (a) give either party
the power to direct and control the day-to-day activities of the other, (b)
constitute the parties as partners, joint venturers, co-owners or otherwise as
participants in a joint or common undertaking, or (c) allow the parties to
create or assume any obligation on behalf of the other party for any purpose
whatsoever. All financial obligations associated with either party's business
are the sole responsibility of that party. Each party shall be solely
responsible for, and shall indemnify and hold the other party free and harmless
from, any and all claims, damages or lawsuits (including the other party's
reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of the first party's negligent acts and
the negligent acts of its employees or agents.
10.8 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the full
understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and
supersedes all prior understandings and writings relating thereto. In the event
of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachment, the terms
of this Agreement shall govern. No waiver, alteration or modification of any of
the provisions hereof shall be binding unless made in writing and signed by the
parties by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized. The terms and
conditions on any CYTOGEN purchase orders shall not apply. Any restrictive
endorsement on any check or any instrument of payment to MATRITECH which
purports to alter this Agreement or any of the parties' rights shall be of no
force and effect, and the payee party shall be free to negotiate such checks
notwithstanding such void endorsement.
10.9 Headings. The headings contained in this Agreement are for
convenience of reference only and shall not be considered in construing this
Agreement.
10.10 Severability. In the event that any provision of this
Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable
because it is invalid or in conflict with any law of
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any relevant jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be
affected. MATRITECH and CYTOGEN agree to replace any invalid provision with a
valid provision which most closely approximates the intent and economic effect
of the invalid provision.
10.11 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon
and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their successors and
permitted assigns.
10.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which
together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
10.13 Recalls. MATRITECH will be party to effect a recall if
ordered to by the government.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Distribution
Agreement to be executed as a sealed instrument in their names by their properly
and duly authorized officers or representatives as of the date first above
written.
MATRITECH, INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Title: President
CYTOGEN CORPORATION
By: H. Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
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Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
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ATTACHMENT A
MARKETING PLAN
CYTOGEN & MATRITECH RESPONSIBILITIES
RESPONSIBILITIES OF CYTOGEN:
- All marketing, promotion and distribution of Products
within the Territory
- Sampling
- Maintaining adequate Products inventories
- Customer and technical service
RESPONSIBILITIES OF MATRITECH:
- Assure Products comply with all claims in its labeling
- Assistance in technical service, clinical marketing and
registration
- Securing both a monitoring and diagnoses regulatory
approval in the United States
- Assistance with securing necessary reimbursement for the
Products
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- Assist in the performance of an outcome study for the
Products.
