EXHIBIT 10.3
SUBLICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 31st day of March, 2003, by and
between ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., a New York corporation with its
principal office at 000-000 Xxxx 00xx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000 or designee
("Licensor") and GO WEST ENTERTAINMENT, INC. a New York corporation with its
principal office at 000-000 Xxxx 00xx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000.
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, LICENSOR licenses the SCORES trademarks and related intellectual
property listed on Exhibit A (the "Scores Trademarks") and has the right to
sublicense the same on the terms set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, Licensee is the owner and operator of an adult-entertainment night
club/restaurant to be located at 000-000 Xxxx 00xx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx
(the "Location") which will conduct business under the name "Scores" ("Scores
West"); and
WHEREAS, Licensee will hereby receive the right and license to use the
Scores Trademarks in connection with the operation of Scores West at the
Location, and the sale of certain merchandise, for the Term (as defined below)
(the "Scores West Business");
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the promises, covenants, and
agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration,
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by both parties, the parties agree as
follows:
1. LICENSE GRANT.
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(a) Scores West Business. Licensor hereby grants to Licensee and Licensee
accepts, a non-exclusive license to use the Scores Trademarks during the
Term in connection with the Scores West Business subject to the terms and
conditions of this License Agreement.
(b) Merchandising. Licensor hereby grants to Licensee, on the terms and
conditions set forth herein, a non-exclusive license during the Term to use
the Scores Trademarks in connection with the retail sale of commercial
merchandise, including tee-shirts, sweatshirts, sweat pants, jackets,
baseball hats, key rings, and other similar merchandise, all to be sold at
and out of Scores West including the right to sell any merchandise
utilizing the Scores Trademarks relative to Scores West over the Internet
on a site maintained by Scores West and by mail order, catalog or at any
other location or in any other channel maintained by Scores West specific
to the Scores West Business.
2. ROYALTIES:
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(a) Amount. Licensee agrees to pay Licensor a non-refundable royalty equal
to four and 99/100 percent (4.99%) of the Gross Revenues of Licensee earned
in connection with Scores West during the term hereof. Gross Revenues shall
mean
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100% of Licensee's receipts received from Scores West's operation, less
only actual sales tax paid.
(b) Royalty Reports. Licensee shall furnish Licensor with written reports
describing in detail all sales relative to Scores West Business. The
reports shall be prepared and sent to Licensor not later than seven (7)
days following the end of each month. Reports will be adjusted on a
quarterly basis (if necessary), not later than ten (10) days after each
calendar quarter period ending in March, June, September and December of
each year.
(c) Payment. Payment of royalties due under this Paragraph shall be made
within ten (10) days of the issuance of each royalty report set forth
above.
3. APPROVAL BY LICENSOR. In order to preserve the value, goodwill and
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reputation of the Scores Trademarks, Licensee and Licensor shall consult
each other during the Term hereof with regard to any marketing, advertising
or promotional activities pursuant to the Scores West Business.
Furthermore, prior to releasing or using any promotional, marketing,
advertising or other similar materials which have not been approved by
Licensor in the twenty-four (24) month period preceding the proposed use or
in the event Licensee intends to utilize any such materials which have been
used in the past 24 months but intends to do so in a media not used by
Licensor in the 24-month period preceding the proposed use, Licensee shall
first obtain the prior written consent of Licensor for such use, which
shall not be unreasonable withheld. In connection with obtaining such
consent, Licensee shall send copies of all materials and media for the
proposed use so that Licensor can thoroughly evaluate the proposed use.
4. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND STANDARDS. Licensee is responsible
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for the compliance with all applicable laws and safety standards regarding
the operation of its business, the Location, other licensed locations and
the use of the Scores Trademarks herein. Licensor's approval of submissions
pursuant to Paragraph 3 above in no way affects, alters, diminishes or
waives Licensee's obligations hereunder or under Licensee's obligation to
indemnify Licensor as set forth herein below.
5. BOOKS AND RECORDS. Licensee shall, for a minimum of three (3) years from
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their rendition, keep full and accurate books of account, records, data and
memoranda representing Licensee's sales. Licensee further gives Licensor
the right, at its own cost and expense, to examine said books and records
on reasonable notice, such examination to be conducted in such a manner as
to not unreasonably interfere with the business of Licensee. Licensee shall
reasonably cooperate with Licensor in the event the owner of the Scores
Trademarks requests an audit. Licensor or its representatives shall not
disclose to any other person, firm, or corporation any information acquired
as a result of any examination, provided, however, that nothing contained
herein shall be construed to prevent Licensor and/or its duly authorized
representatives from using or disclosing said information in any court,
arbitration, or other action instituted to enforce the rights of Licensor
hereunder.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.
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(a) All copyrights, trademarks and/or patents in the Scores Trademarks and
related intellectual property belong solely to Licensor and are within the
scope of the license granted herein. Upon termination of this Agreement all
intellectual property rights and rights granted herein in the Scores
Trademarks immediately revert to Licensor or the owner of the Scores
Trademarks and Licensee agrees to return to Licensor all original artwork,
models, samples, prototypes, renderings and drawings incorporating the
Scores Trademarks. All use by Licensee of the intellectual property rights
of the Scores Trademarks shall inure to the sole benefit of Licensor and
the owner of the Scores Trademarks. Licensee shall execute any and all
documents necessary to confirm said reversions of rights and hereby
appoints Licensor its attorney-in-fact to execute any such documents in the
event Licensee is unwilling or unable to do so. Licensee acknowledges the
exclusive ownership of all intellectual property rights in and to the
Scores Trademarks by the owner of the Scores Trademarks and will not take
any action to interfere with or challenge said ownership, including but not
limited to registering or attempting to register the same or similar marks
or properties anywhere in the World, nor commence or participate in
cancellation or opposition proceedings.
7. WARRANTY.
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(a) Licensor hereby warrants that, to the best of its knowledge, the
granting of the license hereunder or the subsequent commercial exploitation
of the license does not violate the intellectual property or contract
rights of any third party. Licensor further warrants that it has not
intentionally violated the rights of any third party in granting Licensee
this license.
(b) Licensee hereby warrants that any goods sold by it bearing the Scores
Trademarks and each component thereof shall be of good quality and free of
defects in design, materials, workmanship and shall comply with all
applicable laws and safety standards.
8. OFFENSIVE LITIGATION. Licensee agrees to give Licensor prompt
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notification of any third party's actions which would constitute an
infringement of the rights granted to it by this Agreement. Licensor shall
prosecute, at its own discretion, infringement actions against any third
party infringers and any recoveries obtained therein shall belong
exclusively to Licensor. Licensee shall, at Licensor's expense, cooperate
in all respects with Licensor's prosecution of said suits, including but
not limited to being named as a party in any such suit, producing
documents, appearing as witnesses, etc.
9. INDEMNIFICATION.
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(a) Licensor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Licensee from and
against any and all damage, loss, and expense incurred as a result of the
breach of any of Licensor's warranties herein. This indemnification shall
become operative only after a final judgment, order or decree is issued
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which contains a finding that Licensor intentionally infringed upon the
rights of a third party. Any claims made against Licensee which would
result in Licensor becoming obligated to indemnify Licensee hereunder shall
not permit Licensee to withhold any amounts due Licensor hereunder.
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(b) Licensee agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Licensor, its
agents and employees from and against any and all loss and expense arising
out of any claims of personal injury, product liability, wrongful death,
negligence, strict liability or other similar action, in addition to the
breach of any of its warranties hereunder or the violation of any
applicable law or safety standard based on the use of the Scores Trademarks
by or on behalf of Licensee and/or its subsidiary, affiliated, controlled
company. Licensee shall maintain, at its sole cost and expense, premises
liability, liquor liability, xxxxxxx'x compensation (in the amount required
by New York State Law), plate glass insurance (as per Licensee's lease),
commercial liability coverage and other customary insurance. The premises,
commercial, and liquor policies must provide coverage of at least
$3,000,000/$3,000,000, naming Licensor as an additional insured, and
providing that such policy cannot be canceled without thirty (30) days
prior written notice to Licensor. In the event any claim is made against
Licensor in excess of the limits of Licensee's insurance set forth above,
Licensor may, at Licensee's expense, retain counsel of its own choosing to
defend said claims. All insurance shall be primary and not contributory.
Licensee agrees to provide Licensor with a copy of the insurance
declarations and/or certificates within 20 days following the date of this
Agreement.
9. TERMINATION.
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(a) In case either party fails to perform under or commits or allows to be
committed a breach of any of the several covenants and conditions herein
contained, the other party shall notify such party in writing of such
failure or default and such party shall then have the right to remedy such
failure or default within thirty (30) days. If the default has not been
cured within said thirty (30) days of notice to the defaulting party, then
the aggrieved party may terminate this Agreement immediately by a further
notice in writing. If Licensor shall send notice of default to Licensee
based on a failure to pay royalties, then Licensee shall cure such default
within ten (10) days of notice.
(b) Any termination under this paragraph will be without prejudice to the
rights and remedies of either party with respect to any provisions or
covenants arising out of breaches committed prior to such termination.
(c) If a petition in bankruptcy is filed by or against Licensee, or
Licensee becomes insolvent, or makes an assignment for the benefit of
creditors, or any other arrangement pursuant to any bankruptcy law, or if
Licensee discontinues its business or if a receiver is appointed for it or
its business, to the fullest extent permitted by law at the time of the
occurrence, the license hereby granted shall automatically terminate
without any notice whatsoever being necessary. In the event this License is
so terminated, Licensee, its receivers, representatives, trustees, agents,
administrators, successors, and/or assigns shall have no right to sell,
use, exploit or in any way deal with or in the Scores Trademarks or
anything relating to it whatsoever except with and under the special
consent and instructions of Licensor in writing, which they shall be
obliged to follow.
11. TERM. Subject to Paragraph 10, the Term of this Agreement shall
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commence on the date first written above and continue as long as Scores
West continues in operation. Upon cessation of operation by Scores West for
a period of greater than
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one hundred eighty (180) days for any reason other than Force Majeure, this
Agreement shall automatically terminate.
12. REPRESENTATION. It is expressly agreed and understood that neither
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party hereto is the agent or legal representative of the other and neither
party has the authority, express or implied to bind the other or pledge its
credit. This Agreement does not create a partnership or joint venture
between the two parties.
13. FORCE MAJEURE. It is understood and agreed that in the event of an act
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of the government, war, fire, flood or other natural disaster, or labor or
manufacturing strikes which prevent the performance of this Agreement, such
nonperformance will not be considered a breach of this Agreement, and such
nonperformance shall be excused while, but not longer than, the conditions
described herein prevail. The period of Force Majeure shall not exceed
twelve (12) months.
14. NOTICES. All notices, whenever required in this Agreement, will be in
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writing and sent by certified mail, return receipt requested to the
addresses set forth above. Notices will be deemed to have been given two
business days following mailing. A copy of all notices to Licensor shall be
sent via regular mail to:
15. CONTROLLING LAW. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with
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the laws of the State of New York, United States of America and
jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter over any controversy
arising hereunder shall be in the Courts of the State of New York, County
of York or the Federal courts therein. Both parties hereby irrevocably
consent to said jurisdiction and venue.
16. ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
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benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted
assigns, but neither this Agreement, nor any of the rights, interests or
obligations hereunder shall be assigned by Licensee without the prior
written consent of Licensor, and any attempts to do so without the consent
of Licensor shall be void and of no effect. As an express exception to the
preceding sentence, Licensee shall have the right to assign this License to
any parent, subsidiary or affiliated company on written notice to Licensor.
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This writing constitutes the entire agreement and
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understanding between the parties. No other oral or written agreements or
representations exist or are being relied upon by either party, all being
merged herein. Any modifications or additions hereto must be made in
writing and signed by both parties.
18. MISCELLANEOUS.
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(a) The paragraph headings used herein are for reference purposes only and
do not effect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. If any
provisions of this Agreement are for any reason declared to be invalid or
illegal, the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby.
(b) The failure of either party to enforce any or all of its rights
hereunder as they accrue shall not be deemed a waiver of those rights, all
of which are expressly reserved.
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(c) This Agreement may be executed in more than one counterpart, all of
which shall be deemed to be originals.
19. SECURITY INTEREST.
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(a) In order to induce Licensor to enter into this Agreement and to secure
the complete and timely performance of Licensee's obligations hereunder,
Licensee hereby grants to Licensor a security interest in the license
granted under this Agreement as well as Licensee's receivables in
connection therewith. In the event Licensee defaults under this license and
Agreement, Licensor may enforce against Licensee all the rights and
remedies of a secured creditor upon default under all applicable laws. In
the event Licensee files for bankruptcy under the U.S. Bankruptcy laws,
Licensor may enforce all rights and remedies of a secured creditor under
the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
(b) Licensee agrees to execute any and all documents necessary to perfect
Licensor's security interest in this license including, but not limited to,
Financing Statement Form UCC-1 and any other security agreements and
financing statements evidencing said security interests in such form as may
be recorded and perfected according to the laws of the State of New York
and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement of Seven (7)
pages as of the date first written above.
ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT GO WEST ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
SYSTEMS , INC.
By:_____________________ By:________________________
Title:__________________ Title:_____________________
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SCHEDULE A
1. U.S. Trademark Registration No. 1855829 for SCORES SHOWROOM with design
(INT 25, 41, 42);
2. U.S. Trademark Registration No. 1830405 for SCORES NEW YORK with design
(INT 25, 41, 42);
3. U.S. Trademark Registration No. 1830135 for SCORES (INT. 6, 41, 42)
[ADD ADDITIONAL TRADEMARKS WITH RESPECT TO DIAMOND DOLLARS]
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