TRADEMARK LICENSE AGREEMENT
Exhibit 10.4
This TRADEMARK LICENSE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and effective as
of September___, 2005 (the “Effective Date”) by and between WebMD Inc., a Georgia
Corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of WebMD Health Corp. (“Licensor”), and WebMD
Corporation (d/b/a Emdeon Corporation), a Delaware Corporation
(“Licensee”) (each a “party” and
collectively, the “parties”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Licensor is the owner of all right, title and interest in and to the trademarks and
trade names set forth on Schedule 1 and all graphical representations related thereto (the
“Licensed Marks”);
WHEREAS, Licensee has previously used the Licensed Marks in the operation of its business;
WHEREAS, Licensee desires to obtain the right to use during a transitional period the Licensed
Marks solely in connection with certain products and services Licensee provides; and
WHEREAS, Licensor desires to grant to Licensee, and Licensee desires to obtain, a license to
use the Licensed Marks in connection with said products and services subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein and
for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
LICENSE GRANT
LICENSE GRANT
1.1 License Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, Licensor
hereby grants to Licensee, and Licensee hereby accepts from Licensor, a paid-up, royalty-free,
worldwide, non-transferable, non-exclusive right and license to use the Licensed Marks solely on
the Licensee’s products or in connection with the operation of the Licensee’s business, and in
accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in Section 1.4. Licensor may sublicense the
Licensed Marks only to its authorized distributors, subcontractors and resellers solely for the
purpose of using the Licensed Marks in connection with advertising and promotion of the Licensee’s
business and the Licensee’s products in accordance with Section 1.3.
1.2 Limitation on Grant. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, no other
right or license is granted to Licensee by implication or otherwise with respect to the Licensed
Marks, including, but not limited to, the right to use any intellectual property owned by Licensor
other than the Licensed Marks.
1.3 Form of Use. Licensee shall use the Licensed Marks only in the same form and
manner as Licensee’s use of the Licensed Marks immediately prior to the Effective Date. In the
event that Licensee desires to use the Licensed Marks in some other form or manner, Licensee shall
first obtain Licensor’s prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or
delayed.
1.4 Winding Down. Licensee shall use commercially reasonable efforts to wind down and
to cease its use of the Licensed Marks as soon as commercially practicable, including, but not
limited to, removing the Licensed Marks from its signs, letterhead, advertisements and promotional
materials.
ARTICLE 2
OWNERSHIP
OWNERSHIP
2.1 Ownership. Licensee acknowledges and agrees that Licensor is the owner of all
right, title, and interest in and to the Licensed Marks, and all such right, title, and interest
shall remain with Licensor. Licensee shall not otherwise contest, dispute, or challenge Licensor’s
right, title, and interest in and to the Licensed Marks.
2.2 Goodwill. All goodwill and improved reputation generated by Licensee’s use of the
Licensed Marks shall inure to the benefit of Licensor. Licensee shall not by any act or omission
use the Licensed Marks in any manner that tarnishes, degrades, disparages or reflects adversely on
Licensor or Licensor’s business or reputation.
2.3 Quality Control. In order to preserve the inherent value of the Licensed Marks,
Licensee agrees to use reasonable efforts to ensure that the quality of the services Licensee
provides shall continue to be at least equal to the standards prevailing in the operation of
Licensor’s and Licensee’s business as of the Effective Date. Licensee will comply, in all material
respects, with Licensor’s trademark usage guidelines, in the form previously provided by Licensor
to Licensee or in such other form as may be provided by Licensor to Licensee from time to time.
2.4 Compliance With Laws. Licensee agrees that the business operated by it in
connection with the Licensed Marks shall comply with all laws, rules, regulations and requirements
of any governmental body as may be applicable to the operation, advertising and promotion of
Licensee’s business.
2.5 Notification of Infringement. Each party shall immediately notify the other party
and provide to the other party all relevant background facts upon becoming aware of (i) any
registrations of, or applications for registration of, marks that do or may conflict with the
Licensed Marks, and (ii) any infringements, imitations, dilutions, illegal use or misuse of the
Licensed Marks.
ARTICLE 3
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
3.1 Mutual Representations. Each party hereby represents and warrants to the other
party as follows:
(a) Due Authorization. The execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement by such party have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of
such party.
(b) Due Execution. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by such
party and, with due authorization, execution and delivery by the other party, constitutes a
legal, valid and binding obligation of such party, enforceable against such party in
accordance with its terms.
(c) No Conflict. Such party’s execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement do not: (i) violate, conflict with or result in the breach of, any provision of
the partnership agreement, charter or by-laws (or similar organizational documents) of such
party; (ii) conflict with or violate any law or governmental order applicable to such party
or any of its assets, properties or businesses; or (iii) conflict with, result in any breach
of, constitute a default (or event which with the giving of notice or lapse of time, or
both, would become a default) under, require any consent under, or give to others any rights
of termination, amendment, acceleration, suspension, revocation or cancellation of any
contract, agreement, lease, sublease, license, permit, franchise or other instrument or
arrangement to which it is a party.
3.2 Indemnity. Licensee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Licensor from and
against any claims, actions, demands, suits, causes of action, losses, damages, liabilities,
judgments, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of any breach of
Licensee’s representations and warranties set forth in Section 3.1. Licensor shall defend,
indemnify and hold harmless Licensee from and against any claims, actions, demands, suits, causes
of action, losses, damages, liabilities, judgments, costs and expenses (including reasonable
attorneys’ fees) arising out of any breach of Licensor’s representations and warranties set forth
in Section 3.1.
ARTICLE 4
TERM
TERM
4.1 Term. Unless earlier terminated, this Agreement shall have an initial term
beginning on the Effective Date and ending on the fifth anniversary of the Effective Date (the
“Initial Term”). Thereafter, this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive 12-month
renewal terms unless either party notifies the other party of such party’s intention not to renew
this Agreement, in writing, not less than 90 days prior to the end of the then current term.
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, during the Initial Term, Licensor may terminate this
Agreement if Licensee materially breaches this Agreement, and such material breach continues
unremedied for a period of 180 days after written notice thereof. Following the Initial Term,
Licensor may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason, upon 90 days written notice
to Licensee.
4.2 Rights On Termination. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, all
rights granted to Licensee under this Agreement with respect to the Licensed Marks shall cease, and
Licensee shall discontinue immediately the use of the Licensed Marks.
ARTICLE 5
MISCELLANEOUS
MISCELLANEOUS
5.1 Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Neither party may assign,
delegate or otherwise transfer this Agreement or any of its rights or obligations hereunder without
the prior written consent of the other party. No assignment by either party permitted hereunder
shall relieve the applicable party of its obligations under this Agreement. Any assignment by
either party in accordance with the terms of this Agreement shall be pursuant to a written
assignment agreement in which the assignee expressly assumes the assigning party’s rights and
obligations hereunder.
5.2 Independent Contractor. Neither party shall have, or shall represent that it has,
any power, right or authority to bind the other party to any obligation or liability, or to assume
or create any obligation or liability on behalf of the other party.
5.3 Notices. All notices, requests, claims, demands and other communications
hereunder shall be in writing and shall be given or made (and shall be deemed to have been duly
given or made upon receipt) by delivery in person, by overnight courier service (with signature
required), by facsimile, or by registered or certified mail (postage prepaid, return receipt
requested) to the respective parties at the following addresses:
If to Licensor:
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If to Licensee: | |
WebMD Inc. c/o WebMD Health Corp.
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WebMD Corporation | |
Attn: General Counsel
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Attn: General Counsel | |
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Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
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Tel: (000) 000-0000
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Fax: (000) 000-0000
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Fax: (000) 000-0000 |
5.4 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance
with, the laws of the State of New York without giving effect to the conflicts of law principles
thereof.
5.5 Arbitration.
(a) In an effort to resolve informally and amicably any claim or controversy arising
out of or related to this Agreement or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation
or validity thereof, each party shall notify the other of any differences or dispute
hereunder that requires resolution. Licensee and the Licensor shall each designate an
executive officer to investigate, discuss and seek to settle the matter between them. If
the two are unable to settle the matter within 30 days after such notification, the matter
shall be submitted to an independent director of Licensee who is not also a director or
employee of the Licensor and an independent director of the Licensor who is not also a
director or employee of Licensee for consideration. If settlement cannot be reached through
their efforts within an additional 30 days, or such longer time period as they shall agree
upon, either party may initiate final and binding arbitration, in accordance with Paragraph
(b) of this Section 5.5 to resolve such matter, which the
parties agree are the sole and exclusive procedures for any such dispute. All offers,
promises, conduct and statements, whether oral or written, made in the course of the
settlement discussions contemplated by this Paragraph (a) by any of the parties, their
agents, employees, experts and attorneys are confidential, privileged and inadmissible for
any purpose, including impeachment, in any arbitration or other proceeding involving the
parties, provided that evidence that is otherwise admissible or discoverable shall not be
rendered inadmissible or non-discoverable as a result of its use in the mediation.
(b) Any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement or
the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation or validity thereof, including the
determination of the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate, shall be
determined by arbitration in New York, New York before one arbitrator. The arbitration
shall be administered by JAMS pursuant to its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and
Procedures. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. This
clause shall not preclude parties from seeking provisional remedies in aid of arbitration
from a court of appropriate jurisdiction. The parties shall share the costs of the
arbitrator and other costs of the arbitration equally and each party shall be responsible
for its own costs and expenses relating to the arbitration, including for fees and expenses
of its attorneys and other professionals that it retains. The arbitrator will have no
authority to award any special, punitive, exemplary, consequential, incidental or indirect
losses or damages and no authority to award a party any amounts for the costs and expenses
of the arbitration or for fees and expenses of attorneys and other professionals retained by
a party.
5.6 Amendment. This Agreement may not be amended or modified except by an instrument
in writing signed by all parties hereto.
5.7 No Waiver. The failure of either party to enforce at any time for any period the
provisions of or any rights deriving from this Agreement shall not be construed to be a waiver of
such provisions or rights or the right of such party thereafter to enforce such provisions, and no
waiver shall be binding unless executed in writing by all parties hereto.
5.8 Severability. If any term or other provision of this Agreement is invalid,
illegal or incapable of being enforced by any law or public policy, all other terms and provisions
of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the economic or
legal substance of the transactions contemplated hereby is not affected in any manner materially
adverse to any party. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal
or incapable of being enforced, the parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith to modify this
Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible in an
acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated as originally
contemplated to the greatest extent possible.
5.9 Headings. The descriptive headings contained in this Agreement are for
convenience of reference only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this
Agreement.
5.10 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each
of which when executed shall be deemed to be an original instrument and all of which taken together
shall constitute one and the same agreement.
5.11 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties
with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and undertakings,
both written and oral, between the parties with respect to such subject matter.
5.12 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement, either express or
implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any third party any legal or equitable right, benefit
or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has caused this Agreement to be executed as of the Effective
Date by its duly authorized partner or officer.
LICENSOR: | LICENSEE: | |||||
WebMD Inc. | WebMD Corporation (d/b/a Emdeon Corporation) | |||||
By:
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By: | |||||
Name: | Name: | |||||
Title: | Title: |
SCHEDULE 1
LICENSED MARKS
Licensed Xxxx | Country | Status | Reg. No. | Renewal Date | Class No. | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Georgia (States) | Docketed | ||||||||||||||
WEBMD |
Bangladesh | Pending | 16 | |||||||||||||
WEBMD |
Italy | Pending | ||||||||||||||
WEBMD |
Malaysia | Pending | Nat’l 44 | |||||||||||||
WEBMD |
Pakistan | Pending | 16 | |||||||||||||
WEBMD |
Argentina | Registered | 1.852.362 | 11/20/2011 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Australia | Registered | 795825 | 5/31/2009 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Austria | Registered | 188 184 | 5/31/2010 | 38 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Benelux | Registered | 659.069 | 6/4/2009 | 35, 41, 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Bolivia | Registered | 79677-C | 7/3/2010 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Bulgaria | Registered | 37355 | 6/3/2009 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Canada | Registered | TMA586,679 | 8/6/2018 | N/A | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Chile | Registered | 551648 | 10/29/2009 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
China | Registered | 14999962 | 12/27/2010 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Colombia | Registered | 226041 | 4/13/2010 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
CTM | Registered | 1197441 | 6/30/2009 | 35, 36 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Croatia | Registered | Z990562 | 6/4/2009 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Cuba | Registered | 130299 | 6/7/2009 | 38 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Czech Republic | Registered | 232599 | 6/7/2009 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Dominican Republic | Registered | 106599 | 8/30/2019 | Nat’l 70 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Ecuador | Registered | 0-0000-00 | 6/28/2010 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
El Salvador | Registered | 1 Book 128 | 4/5/2011 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Finland | Registered | 221372 | 8/31/2011 | 35, 38, 41, 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
France | Registered | 99 795 924 | 6/30/2009 | 35, 36, 38, 41, 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Germany | Registered | 399 31 516 | 6/30/2009 | 38 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Greece | Registered | 140 766 | 6/7/2009 | 38, 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Guatemala | Registered | 102933 | 2/27/2010 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Hungary | Registered | 160 908 | 5/31/2009 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Iceland | Registered | 8191999 | 8/4/2009 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Indonesia | Registered | 461231 | 7/28/2009 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Iran | Registered | 88520 | 12/29/2009 | 35 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Ireland | Registered | 215372 | 5/30/2009 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Israel | Registered | 128284 | 6/5/2006 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Japan | Registered | 4477813 | 5/25/2011 | 42 |
Licensed Xxxx | Country | Status | Reg. No. | Renewal Date | Class No. | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Lebanon | Registered | 79921 | 6/4/2014 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Lithuania | Registered | 41025 | 5/31/2009 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Mexico | Registered | 626,855 | 6/7/2009 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Morocco | Registered | 69914 | 6/4/2019 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
New Zealand | Registered | 612976 | 4/20/2007 | 38 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
New Zealand | Registered | 310430 | 12/7/2005 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
New Zealand | Registered | 612975 | 4/20/2007 | 36 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
New Zealand | Registered | 612977 | 4/20/2007 | 41 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
New Zealand | Registered | 612974 | 4/20/2007 | 35 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Nicaragua | Registered | 43,560 C.C. | 4/2/2010 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Norway | Registered | 201140 | 1/21/2010 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Oman | Registered | 20283 | 6/2/2009 | 38 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Panama | Registered | 100984 | 6/4/2009 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Paraguay | Registered | 226.858 | 7/20/2010 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Peru | Registered | 19250 | 10/27/2009 | 38 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Portugal | Registered | 337541 | 12/20/2009 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Romania | Registered | 39027 | 6/3/2009 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Russian Fed. | Registered | 220083 | 6/1/2009 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Saudi Arabia | Registered | 589/85 | 2/16/2009 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Singapore | Registered | T99/05709H | 12/7/2008 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Slovenia | Registered | 9970679 | 5/31/2009 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
South Africa | Registered | 99/09677 | 5/31/2009 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
South Korea | Registered | 63096 | 8/24/2010 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Spain | Registered | 2239017 | 6/4/2009 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Sweden | Registered | 351648 | 1/18/2012 | 36, 38, 41, 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Switzerland | Registered | 469.131 | 5/31/2009 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Taiwan | Registered | 146094 | 7/15/2011 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Turkey | Registered | 99/07785 | 5/31/2009 | 41 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
U.A.E. | Registered | 24645 | 8/14/2009 | 38 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
United Kingdom | Registered | 2199374 | 6/7/2009 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
US | Registered | 2,394,818 | 10/17/2010 | 35, 36, 38, 41, 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Uruguay | Registered | 313.395 | 3/24/2010 | 38 | |||||||||||
WEBMD |
Venezuela | Registered | 13320-S | 7/7/2010 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEB-MD |
US | Registered | 2,349,285 | 5/16/2010 | 42 | |||||||||||
WEBMD PRACTICE |
US | Registered | 2,569,050 | 5/14/2012 | 9, 42 | |||||||||||
WEDMD ONCALL |
US | Registered | 2,508,413 | 11/20/2011 | 35 |