LICENSE AGREEMENT Between Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Epic Pharma LLC
Exhibit 10.85
Between
Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
and
Epic Pharma LLC
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This License Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of the 4th day of June, 2015 by and between EPIC PHARMA LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“EPIC”) located at 000-00 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000 and ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., a Nevada corporation and ELITE LABORATORIES, INC. (a subsidiary of Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc.), a Delaware corporation (collectively, “ELITE”) located at 000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxx 00000.
1.3 Regulatory and Pharmacovigilance. EPIC shall be responsible for all regulatory and pharmacovigilance matters related to these Product.
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License Fee, Milestone, and Transfer Cost Payments. In return for the Licensing Rights described in this Agreement, EPIC shall pay to ELITE the milestone payments (“Milestone Payments”) and a license fee (“License Fee”) all as specified in Schedule B.
Records. EPIC shall keep complete and accurate records of all of the components of the calculations in Appendix B including sales of the Product and the calculation of all gross invoice sales, cash, discounts, net invoice sales, deductions and net sales of the Product. ELITE shall have the right, at ELITE’s expense and after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to EPIC, through an independent certified public accountant, on a mutually agreeable date, to examine such records at any time within one (1) year after the due date of the License Fee payments to which such records relate, during regular business hours, during the term of this Agreement and for twelve (12) months after expiration of the last production lot of Product sold by EPIC, in order to verify the accuracy of the reports to be made under this Agreement. If the accountant determines that EPIC has under-compensated ELITE, the findings shall be shared with EPIC. If EPIC agrees that EPIC has not paid ELITE all of the compensation ELITE was entitled to receive, or it is later determined that EPIC did not pay all of the compensation due to ELITE, then EPIC shall pay the proper amount of compensation and all costs and expenses incurred by ELITE to hire the accountant and all of the accountant’s expenses, and all legal expenses, to obtain the appropriate compensation. If EPIC disputes in good faith the accuracy of the results of such examination, the parties will retain a second independent certified public accountant whose examination will be binding upon both parties. The if the second independent certified public accountant verifies the findings of the first independent certified public accountant then EPIC will pay all of the expenses of both independent certified public accountant examinations.
Reports. EPIC will provide Reports as described in Schedule B.
Payments by EPIC.
All Milestone Payments will be made by check and mailed to ELITE within ten (10) days after the payment becomes due.
The License Fee shall be paid to ELITE in quarterly payments based upon the previous quarterly’s Products that EPIC shipped to its customers. All License Fee payments shall be made by check and mailed to ELITE within thirty (30) days after the end of each quarterly. A copy of the Report for the prior quarter will accompany the check.
A late fee of 1% per month will be accrued for all payments which EPIC fails to pay when due.
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Manufacturing and Supply Agreement. ELITE shall supply Product to EPIC at cost plus ten percent (10%) and the parties agree to execute a separate Manufacturing and Supply Agreement (the “Manufacturing Agreement”).
PDUFA Fees and Pediatric Study. Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) fees will be paid for at cost out of Net Product Sales and will be shared equally by the partners based on the profit split. A pediatric study is required by the FDA for the Product. The costs of the pediatric study will be paid for at cost out of Net Product Sales and will be shared equally by the partners based on the profit split.
Quality Agreement. In conjunction with the execution of this Agreement, the parties shall execute a Quality Agreement.
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(a) at the time of disclosure to the receiving party or at the time the receiving party learns of such Confidential Information, was in the public domain, or which thereafter enters the public domain, through no act or omission of the receiving Party; or
(b) at the time of disclosure to the receiving Party or at the time the receiving Party learns of such Confidential Information, was already in the possession of the receiving Party or its Representatives, and was not acquired (i) from the disclosing Party, or (ii) from another source under an obligation of confidence and/or non-use, as documented by receiving Party’s written records documenting such knowledge; or
(c) is hereafter lawfully received by the receiving Party or its Representatives on a non-restricted basis from another source having rightful possession of such Confidential Information and the legal right to disclose it to the receiving Party as documented by the receiving Party’s written records; or
(d) is hereafter independently developed by the receiving Party or its Representatives who is shown not to have received or have available to him or her any such Confidential Information, as documented by the receiving Party’s written records.
Term. This Agreement shall become effective as of the date hereof and shall continue until five (5) years from such date (the “Initial Term”), unless terminated earlier by mutual agreement of the parties or by one of the parties in accordance with this Article 5; provided further that the parties shall have the option, by mutual agreement, to extend the Initial Term of this Agreement for an additional five (5) years (a “Renewal Term” and collectively with the Initial Term, the “Term”) by the parties exchanging written notice of such election not less than six (6) months prior to the expiration of the Initial Term.
Modification for Lack of Licensing Fees.
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EPIC hereby agrees to exert commercially reasonable efforts and shall devote the same efforts to marketing the Products that EPIC exerts for its other major pharmaceutical products being marketed in the United States.
If the License Fee paid to ELITE is less than the amounts listed in Schedule C for each year, then at the end of five year ELITE may terminate the License granted hereunder to EPIC for the Product. If ELITE desires to terminate the License granted hereunder, then ELITE shall give EPIC ninety (90) days written notice of the License termination.
Termination by Mutual Agreement. The parties may terminate this Agreement any time by mutual written agreement.
Termination by Breach. Upon the breach or default in the performance or observance of any of the material provisions of this Agreement by either Party, when such breach or default is not cured by the Party responsible for the breach or default within sixty (60) days after written notice by the non-breaching Party, the non-breaching Party may terminate this Agreement upon an additional thirty (30) days written notice to the breaching Party. termination will be without prejudice to either Party to recover any and all damages to which it may be entitled, or to exercise any other remedies.
Termination by ELITE Upon Bankruptcy or Reorganization of EPIC. If EPIC enters into any proceeding (whether voluntary or otherwise) in bankruptcy, reorganization or arrangement for the appointment of a receiver or trustee to take possession of its assets, or any other proceeding under any law for the relief of creditors or makes an arrangement for the benefit of its creditors, and remains in such proceeding for 30 days, then ELITE shall retain its rights to the Product and may terminate this Agreement without further payment to EPIC.
Licensing Rights upon Termination. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, upon termination of this Agreement: all rights, privileges, and licenses will terminate and revert to ELITE, and EPIC must not thereafter make any use whatsoever of any confidential information as described in section 3 of this Agreement, except that it is agreed that upon termination notwithstanding any other terms of this Agreement, EPIC may retain one archival copy to have sufficient information solely to respond to state and federal regulatory inquiries regarding the Product.
Accrued Rights. Expiration or termination of this Agreement shall be without prejudice to the right of either Party to receive all payments accrued and unpaid at the effective date of such expiration or termination, without prejudice to the remedy of either Party in respect to any previous breach of the representations, warranties or covenants herein contained, without prejudice to any rights to indemnification set forth herein and without prejudice to any other provision hereof which expressly or necessarily calls for performance after such expiration or termination. EPIC expressly retains the right to sell Product on-hand after termination of this Agreement and shall remain bound to pay ELITE the Licensing Fee as provided in this Agreement.
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REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COMPETITION, COOPERATION UPON BANKRUPTCY OF ELITE
EPIC Representations. EPIC hereby represents and warrants to ELITE that (a) it has obtained all necessary licenses, authorizations and approvals required by applicable Law, including those required by the FDA, DEA or any other applicable regulatory agency to enter into this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder; (b) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by EPIC does not conflict with or constitute a breach of any order, judgment, agreement, or instrument to which it is a party; (c) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by EPIC does not require the consent of any person; and (d) none of its officers or directors has ever been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States for conduct relating to the development or approval of a drug product or relating to the marketing or sale of a drug product
ELITE Representations. ELITE hereby represents and warrants to EPIC that (a) it has obtained all necessary licenses, authorizations and approvals required by applicable Law, including those required by the FDA, DEA or any other applicable regulatory agency to enter into this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder; (b) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by ELITE does not conflict with or constitute a breach of any order, judgment, agreement, or instrument to which it is a party; (c) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by ELITE does not require the consent of any person; and (d) none of its officers or directors has ever been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States for conduct relating to the development or approval of a drug product or relating to the marketing or sale of a drug product.
Non-competition by EPIC. EPIC hereby covenants and agrees that without the prior written consent of ELITE during the Term of this Agreement, and for two (2) years after the last shipment of Product by EPIC, EPIC will not directly or indirectly market a product which addresses the same therapeutic indication as the Product, contains the same active pharmaceutical ingredient as the Product, and has an abuse-deterrent designation in the label.
Cooperation Upon Bankruptcy Event of ELITE. ELITE shall use, and cause its representatives and affiliates to use, best efforts to make all necessary arrangements and take all required actions to permit EPIC to retain all rights licensed hereunder with respect to the Product in the event that ELITE (i) is dissolved or liquidated, (ii) commences a voluntary case or other proceeding seeking liquidation, reorganization or other relief with respect to itself or its debts under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law, (iii) is subject to an involuntary case or other proceeding seeking liquidation, reorganization or other relief with respect to ELITE and an order for relief entered or such proceeding has not be dismissed or discharged within sixty (60) days of commencement, (v) has made an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or (vi) otherwise ceases to conduct business during the Term (each, an “Extraordinary Event”).
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ELITE Indemnity. Subject to Sections 5.2 and 5.4, ELITE shall indemnify and hold harmless EPIC and its Affiliates against all third party claims, actions, costs, expenses, including court costs and legal fees or other third party liabilities ("Third Party Liabilities") whatsoever in respect of:
any breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or similar promise made under this Agreement or arising out of this Agreement;
any negligence or willful misconduct by ELITE and/or any of its employees; and
any claim of patent infringement or intellectual property, trademark or tradedress violation;
any product liability claims in connection with the Products caused by ELITE or any third party acting on behalf of ELITE or its Affiliates;
1) | EPIC’s and/or it Affiliates’, subcontractors’ or suppliers’ failure to comply with the cGMP or applicable Laws; |
i. the use, marketing, storage, distribution, handling or sale of the Product after the Effective Date by EPIC or any third party, other than a third party acting on behalf of ELITE or its Affiliates;
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iii. any negligent or wrongful act by EPIC and any breach by EPIC of any representation or warranty, covenant or similar promise made under this Agreement or arising out of this Agreement.
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8.4 Governing Law; Dispute Resolution; Venue. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of New York without regard to conflict of law or choice of law rules. Any controversy or claim pursuant to this Agreement or the breach thereof shall be referred for decision forthwith to a senior executive of each Party not directly involved in the dispute. If no agreement is reached within thirty (30) days of the request by one Party to the other to refer the same to such senior executive, then such controversy or claim shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association; such arbitration to be held in New York City on an expedited basis. Judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
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If to EPIC: | |
EPIC | |
000-00 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000 Attn: President | |
If to ELITE: | |
ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, Inc. | |
000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxx 00000 Attention: President and CEO |
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first set forth above.
ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | EPIC PHARMA LLC | |||
By: | /s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxx | By: | /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx | |
Name: | Xxxxxx Xxxxx | Name: | Xxxxx Xxxxxxx |
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Title: | CEO and President | Title: | CEO | |
Date: June 4, 2015 | Date: June 4, 2015 |
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SCHEDULE A
Product List
Name | NDA # | |
Oxycodone HCl immediate release with sequestered naltrexone capsules with strengths of 5 mg/0.5 mg, 10 mg, 1.0mg, 15 mg/1.5 mg, 20 mg/2.0 mg, 30 mg/3.0 mg | To be determined |
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SCHEDULE B
Compensation for Licensing Rights
EPIC shall pay to ELITE Milestone Payments equal to fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) in compensation for Elite’s R&D costs.
· | Five million ($5,000,000) shall be paid to Elite upon signing the agreement to be used for clinical studies including a bunionectomy. |
· | Ten million ($10,000,000), covering XXX-200 R&D expenses which expenses shall be documented and provided to Epic prior to the following payments: 2.5 Million Dollars upon filing of the NDA; |
· | 7.5 Million Dollars upon receipt of the approval letter for the NDA from the Food and Drug Administration. |
· | All milestone payments shall be non-refundable and shall be credited towards research and development costs for XXX-200. Elite shall document the XXX-200 research and development costs paid for by these milestones including but not limited to manufacturing of clinical lots and registration batches, Bio-Equivalence studies, Methods Development, Analytical and Stability testing, Process Development costs, Human Abuse Liability Clinical Trials, Withdrawal Studies and Regulatory Costs etc. |
License Fee
EPIC will pay to ELITE a License Fee of 50% of Product Net Sales (“Product Net Sales”) of EPIC, as defined below, generated on Product sold and shipped to its customers by EPIC.
Net Sales is defined as: Net Invoice Price less the following: Charge backs, Buying Groups/Wholesaler Administrative Fees/Rebates, Allowances, Medicaid and Returns.
The calculation of Product Gross Profit and the Licensing Fee shall be performed by Epic and presented to Elite as a report (“Report”) which shall include the following information:
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SCHEDULE B (cont’)
REPORT ITEMS
Gross Invoice Sales | Total Sales for Month | |
Cash Discount | Cash Discount | |
Net Invoice Sales | Total Sales - Cash Discount | |
Deductions | Allowances including Medicaid rebate; state program rebates, price adjustments; returns, charge backs and GOGS | |
Net Sales | Net Invoice Sales – Deductions | |
Marketing Costs | Less {***}% of the Gross Sales | |
Amount Due | Net Sales dollars x 50% (50% after payments of R&D/Development cost) |
Whenever possible, the Report will be made using actual sales, charge backs, administrative fees/rebates, price adjustments, and returns; however, in some cases estimated numbers may be required because of timing of charge backs, fees, returns, etc. A true up Report will be completed and presented to ELITE within 60 days after the end of each calendar year.
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SCHEDULE C
Minimum Annual License Fee Paid to Elite
Epic to comply with the following minimum License Fee amounts each year post Product launch
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | |||||
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Product | ${***} M | ${***} M | ${***} M | ${***} M | ${***} M |
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