DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
This Distribution Agreement (the "Agreement") effective as of
October 1, 1998 (the "Effective Date") is entered into by and between
ArthroCare Corporation, a Delaware corporation having an address at 000
Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000 ("ArthroCare"), and
Arthrex, Inc., a Delaware company with offices at 0000 X. Xxxxxxxxx
Xxxxx, Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000 ("Arthrex").
BACKGROUND
A. ArthroCare is engaged in the business of manufacturing,
distributing, and selling Products (as defined below) and desires to
engage a marketing and distribution partner in the Territory (as defined
below);
B. Arthrex desires to solicit orders for Products from
customers in the Territory, and desires to be ArthroCare's marketing and
distribution partner in the Territory for the Products (as defined
below); and
C. Arthrex desires to purchase, and ArthroCare desires to sell
to Arthrex, such Products for the purpose of resale to customers in the
Territory.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained
herein, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
APPOINTMENT
1.1 Appointment Use. ArthroCare will grant to Arthrex the
exclusive right to market, sell and distribute the Products (as defined
in Annex B) in the Territory solely for use in Arthroscopy. The
Territory shall include the European Community, South Africa, the
countries of the former Warsaw Pact, the countries of South and Central
America with the exception of Mexico and the countries of the Caribbean
as specifically set forth in Annex A. [*****] In addition, the annual
minimum target revenues for countries outside of Europe and South Africa
will be mutually agreed upon at this time. The Territory may be
expanded in the future upon mutual agreement of ArthroCare and Arthrex.
1.2 No Rights Beyond Products.3 No Rights Beyond Products.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to
grant to Arthrex rights in products or technology other than the
Products; nor shall any provision of this Agreement be deemed to
restrict ArthroCare's right to exploit Products, or patents or any other
intellectual property rights, outside the Field, outside the Territory
or in products other than the Products.
ARTICLE 2
DISTRIBUTION OF PRODUCTS
In addition to all other duties set forth in this Agreement,
Arthrex shall have the following obligations:
2.1 Target Revenue. During each Period of this Agreement
(defined below)
Arthrex shall order, for delivery within the respective Period, a
sufficient quantity of Products to cause the aggregate payments received
by ArthroCare for such orders to equal or exceed an amount denominated
in United States Dollars ("USD") (each such amount, a "Target
Revenue"). [****]The parties acknowledge that Arthrex orders will
count towards the applicable Target Revenue if Arthrex orders Products
for delivery that Period regardless of whether ArthroCare actually ships
the orders during that Period. The Target Revenues applicable during
the term of this Agreement are set forth below:
Period Target Revenue
[****]
[*****]
[*****]
2.2 Forecasts. Arthrex shall furnish ArthroCare a 6-month
forecast with estimated purchase dates and quantities of Products, and
shall deliver an updated forecast on a rolling monthly basis. The first
two months of each forecast will be binding on Arthrex. Such forecasts
shall include monthly delivery schedules. Based on the then current
forecast, ArthroCare will maintain its production capability and
adequate materials and labor to meet the forecasted monthly delivery
schedule for Products. [****]
Notwithstanding the above, all Arthrex forecasts prior to
December 31,
1998 will be non-binding on Arthrex.
ArthroCare shall release Products on a monthly basis in
accordance with
the delivery schedule set forth on the then current forecast; provided,
however, that: (a) Arthrex may make changes to the delivery schedule
and the quantities requested on the then current forecast at any time up
to 30 days prior to a scheduled delivery; (b) in the event that Arthrex
desires to increase the volume of any Products on an Order with less
than 90 days notice to ArthroCare, ArthroCare shall use its best efforts
to supply such increased volume of Products; and (c) ArthroCare shall
not be required to accept any Order for a Product to the extent that it
is based on a forecast that shows an increase in the volume of Product
ordered that exceeds 50% of the average volume of such Product ordered
during the preceding 90-day period.
ArthroCare's right to not accept a particular order must be
made within ten (10) days after Arthrex supplies ArthroCare with the two
(2) month binding forecast for the period within which the non-accepted
order is to be purchased. Any non-acceptance of an order by ArthroCare
must be based on ArthroCare's reasonable business judgment and any such
non-acceptance will cause a reduction in the Target Revenue for the
applicable Period by an amount equal to the transfer price of the order
which was not accepted.
ARTICLE 3
PRICES
3.1 Prices. ArthroCare will supply Products to Arthrex in
the manner and as initially set forth in Annex B.
3.2 [****]
ARTICLE 4
TERM & TERMINATION
4.1 Term. This Agreement shall become effective on October 1,
1998 (the "Effective Date") and shall continue in force through [*****],
unless terminated sooner as provided herein. [****]
4.2 Notice. Pursuant to Article 4.1 above, this Agreement will
expire on [*****] unless this Agreement is automatically renewed by the
provisions outlined in Section 4.1 . The parties hereby agree that if
one party has not provided the other party with written notice of their
intention to extend the term of this Agreement (with or without
modifications) by [*****], then this absence of notice shall be
construed as sufficient, lawful, valid and proper notice that this
Agreement shall expire [*****] without any further notification.
[4.3 *****].
(a) [*****]
(b) [*****]
(c)
(d) [*****]
4.4 Termination for Cause. Either party may terminate this
Agreement in the
event the other party has materially breached or defaulted in the
performance of any of its obligations hereunder, and such default has
continued for 60 days after written notice thereof was provided to the
breaching party by the nonbreaching party. Any termination shall become
effective at the end of such 60-day period unless the breaching party
has cured any such breach or default prior to the expiration of such
period. If ArthroCare terminates this Agreement for cause, [*****] . If
Arthrex terminates this agreement for cause, [*****]
4.5 Effects of Termination or Expiration.
(a) Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, all
rights granted or
obligations undertaken hereunder shall terminate forthwith, unless
provided otherwise herein, and all amounts owed by either party to the
other pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall become immediately
due and payable.
(b) Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement,
Arthrex shall fill customer orders accepted by it prior to termination
or expiration but shall otherwise cease to sell the Products, except at
ArthroCare's request.
(c) Unless otherwise specified, the acceptance of any order from
or the sale of any Products to Arthrex after notice to terminate this
Agreement has been set or the expiration of termination of this
Agreement shall be subject to all the pertinent terms of this Agreement,
but shall not be construed to be a renewal or extension of this
Agreement or a waiver of the right to terminate the same; provided,
however, that ArthroCare may at its discretion refuse to process and/or
ship such order except on its payment terms (including without
limitation cash in advance, direct billing by ArthroCare and payment to
ArthroCare from the end customer, and/or payment of other amounts.)
(d) ArthroCare will have the right and shall be required, by
giving Arthrex written notice within thirty (30) days following the
termination of this Agreement, to repurchase from Arthrex the Products
as per the formula set forth in Article 4.3 above.
(e) [*****] three (3) months after the expiration or termination
of this Agreement, whichever is earlier, Arthrex shall cease using
ArthroCare trademarks. Arthrex shall deliver to ArthroCare all
advertising and promotional materials, stationery, signs, labels,
packaging, samples kits, parts, tools or other items relating to the
Products that ArthroCare may have furnished to Arthrex free of charge
(except for shipping and import costs).
(f) Upon termination of this Agreement for cause due to a
material breach by Arthrex or expiration of this Agreement, Arthrex
shall cooperate with ArthroCare to ensure an orderly transition and the
continuity of sales of the Products. Arthrex shall not be required to
provide ArthroCare with any customer lists or customer information upon
any termination or expiration of the Agreement. Arthrex shall assign to
ArthroCare or any ArthroCare designee all right, title and interest in
any Authorizations issued to it or shall use its best efforts to have
such Authorizations reissued to ArthroCare or any ArthroCare designee.
(h) Upon termination of this Agreement for cause due to a
material breach by Arthrex or expiration of this Agreement, Arthrex
shall transfer any ownership not then residing in ArthroCare of any and
all Product authorizations, registrations, permits, and approvals of any
kind with respect to Products and applications therefor, including
without limitation marketing approval applications, and any other
governmental approvals, registrations and the like to ArthroCare, at
ArthroCare's cost and expense and shall execute such documents and
perform such acts as may be necessary, useful, or convenient to perfect
such transfer. It is understood that ArthroCare may use and disclose the
foregoing for any purpose.
(i) No Renewal, Extension or Waiver. Acceptance of any order
from,
or sale of, any Product to Arthrex after the date of termination of this
Agreement shall not be construed as a renewal or extension hereof, or as
a waiver of termination by ArthroCare.
(j) Survival of Certain Terms. The provisions of sections 4.5,
6.4 and
Articles E, G, J and K, shall survive the expiration or termination of
this Agreement for any reason.
ARTICLE 5
GOVERNING LAW; ARBITRATION
5.1 Governing Law. The validity, interpretation, construction
and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed solely by the laws
of the state of California, U.S.A, without giving effect to any conflict
of laws provision thereof.
5.2 Arbitration. All disputes arising in connection with this
Agreement shall be finally settled under the Rules of Conciliation and
Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce by three (3)
arbitrators appointed in accordance with said Rules. The English
language shall be used in any and all arbitral proceedings. The place
of arbitration shall be Stockholm, Sweden.
ARTICLE 6
MISCELLANEOUS
6.1 General Terms and Conditions. The General Terms and
Conditions of this Agreement are attached hereto and are expressly
incorporated as an integral part of this Agreement.
6.2 Defined Terms. Capitalized terms not defined herein shall
be as defined in the General Terms and Conditions of this Agreement.
[6.3 *****]
6.4 Mutual Solicitation. Both parties agree not to solicit
employees, agents, distributors, etc. of the other party during the term
of this agreement, and for one year after the termination thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be
executed on the date written below.
ARTHROCARE, INC. ARTHREX, INC.
By: ________________________ By: ________________________
Name: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx Name: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
Title: President and CEO Title: President and
Founder
Date: ________________________ Date: ________________________
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
ARTICLE A
DUTIES OF ARTHREX
A.1 Staffing. Arthrex shall maintain at its expense a
sufficient number of trained sales and marketing personnel to carry out
its obligations under this Agreement.
A.2 Training. Arthrex shall train its sales and marketing
personnel in all aspects of the Products. In addition, ArthroCare shall
provide at least one (1) training session annually in Miami, Florida or
Munich, Germany at a time to be mutually determined by the parties for
such personnel.
A.3 Advertising and Promotion.
(a) Arthrex shall at its own expense advertise the
Products in the
Territory.
(b) Prior to publishing, mailing or distributing any
advertising or promotional materials relating to the Products other than
those provided to Arthrex by ArthroCare, Arthrex shall submit such
materials to ArthroCare for its review and comment at least thirty (30)
days prior to the date of proposed publication, mailing or distribution,
and shall not publish, mail or distribute, or allow publication, mailing
or distribution of, such materials without prior written approval from
ArthroCare. ArthroCare shall at its cost provide any and all resources
necessary to procure translations of any and all technical or other
literature required in order to distribute the Products in the
Territory.
(c) Arthrex shall assist ArthroCare in assessing customer
requirements for the Products, including modifications and improvements
thereto, in terms of quality, design, functional capability, and other
features. Arthrex shall advise ArthroCare on market conditions as
reasonably requested by ArthroCare
(d) Arthrex shall not publish, mail or otherwise
disseminate outside the Territory any advertising or promotional
materials relating to the Products.
A.4 Reporting Requirements. Pursuant to the FDA's medical
device reporting (MDR) Regulations, ArthroCare may be required to report
to the FDA information that reasonably suggests that a Product may have
caused or contributed to death or serious injury or has malfunctioned
and that the device would be likely to cause or contribute to a death or
serious injury if the malfunction were to recur. The parties hereto
agree to supply to the other any such information twenty-four (24) hours
after becoming aware of it so that each can comply with governmental
reporting requirements. In the event that ArthroCare is required by any
regulatory agency to recall the Products or if ArthroCare voluntarily
initiates such recall, Arthrex shall cooperate with and assist
ArthroCare in locating and retrieving if necessary, the recalled
Products from Arthrex's customers. . Arthrex shall maintain all records
of Products sales to customer by lot number, and/or serial number in the
event of a Product recall or other quality related issue. Arthrex shall
only be required to make such sales records available to ArthroCare in
the event of a Product recall or other quality related issue. During
the time that the Products are commercially marketed, distributed, or
sold by Arthrex, Arthrex also shall, within five (5) business days,
forward all Product complaints which it receives to ArthroCare.
A.5 No Modification of Products. Arthrex shall not remove,
modify, or obscure ArthroCare Trademarks (as defined in Article J.1)
affixed to Products without the written consent of ArthroCare, unless
required by law.
A.6 Compliance With Requirements of Law.
(a) In performing its obligations hereunder, Arthrex shall
comply with
any Requirements of Law applicable to it or to the purchase of Products
by any given customer.
(b) Arthrex shall not perform its obligations hereunder in
a manner that would cause ArthroCare to not be in compliance with any
Requirements of Law of the Territory or of the United States of America
(including but not limited to the U.S. Export Administration regulations
and related laws and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act).
A.7 Restrictions on Sale. [*****] Notwithstanding any other
provision in this Agreement, ArthroCare has the right to permissively
terminate [*****] at any time during the Term of this Agreement with
thirty (30) days notice to Arthrex. If ArthroCare exercises this right
of permissive termination, ArthroCare shall be under no obligation to
repurchase any Products from Arthrex for these countries, and ArthroCare
shall not have to pay any type of fee, including the Transition Fee
detailed in Section 4.3(b).
In addition, if ArthroCare, after the Effective Date of this
Agreement, [*****]
A.8 Restrictions on Resale. Arthrex shall not sell Products to
any purchaser if Arthrex has reason to believe such purchaser may resell
them to a third party without complying with all applicable Requirements
of Law.
A.9 Import-Export Approval. Arthrex shall be responsible, at
its expense, for obtaining all approval and permits necessary for the
importation of the Products into the Territory. Arthrex shall be
ArthroCare's registered agent in the European Union ("E.U.") uniquely
and solely for the purpose of CE Xxxx requirements for the Products in
the Territory. In addition, Arthrex is responsible for all electrical
approvals for the Products in the Territory, including those imposed by
the E.U. Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, the Medical Devices
Directive and other similar E.U. legislation, whether applicable via
transposition into the national laws of the E.U. Member States, or
directly applicable (such as certain E.U. Regulations).
A.10 Product Packaging and Labeling. Arthrex may package and/or
repackage Products to meet applicable European and country regulations
required for distribution of Products. In addition, Arthrex is
responsible for sterilization under ISO 9001, CE Xxxx Standards and CGMP
of the wands shipped to Arthrex in bulk, using boxes and labels supplied
to Arthrex by ArthroCare. Arthrex will translate ArthroCare's standard
labels as necessary, and in accordance with all applicable laws and
regulations.
A.11 Additional Reports. Arthrex shall provide ArthroCare,
within fifteen (15) days after the end of each calendar quarter, a
general report of Product sales in the Territory during the previous
calendar quarter.
ARTICLE B
DUTIES OF ARTHROCARE
B.1 Supply of Products. ArthroCare shall use its best efforts
to supply Products ordered by Arthrex and shall process promptly all
orders for Products received from Arthrex. If at any time there is a
shortfall in the supply of any given Product, ArthroCare reserves the
right to allocate its supply of such Product among its distributors and
customers as it deems appropriate in its sole discretion. If ArthroCare
is unable to supply any Products ordered by Arthrex, then (i) the Target
Revenue for such Period of this Agreement shall be correspondingly
reduced and (ii) ArthroCare shall return to Arthrex any payments
relating to such Products ordered. ArthroCare shall otherwise not be
liable to Arthrex for such inability, unless expressly stated otherwise
herein. If the failure of ArthroCare to supply Products ordered by
Arthrex has a material and adverse effect on the sale of ArthroCare's
Products by Arthrex, then Arthrex shall have the right to provide notice
to ArthroCare that Arthrex is terminating this Agreement for cause
pursuant to Article 4.4 if such default has continued for 60 days after
written notice thereof was provided to ArthroCare by Arthrex. Any
termination shall become effective at the end of such 60-day period
unless ArthroCare has cured any such breach or default prior to the
expiration of such period. In such event, ArthroCare shall be obligated
to pay Arthrex the Transition Fee outlined in Article 4.3. Arthrex's
Revenues for purposes of the Transition Fee in this instance will be
calculated from the one year period immediately prior to the date that
ArthroCare fails to supply Arthrex with the Products, provided that
Arthrex provides notice of such failure and notice of the intent to
terminate the Agreement within sixty (60) days of the date in which
ArthroCare fails to supply such Products.
B.2 Advertising and Promotional Materials. ArthroCare shall
furnish to Arthrex a reasonable quantity of ArthroCare's advertising and
promotional materials for use by Arthrex.
B.3 Training. ArthroCare will provide training for Arthrex's
personnel in connection with the marketing, sale, installation,
maintenance and support of Products. Training shall be conducted in
either Miami, Florida or Munich, Germany.
B.4 Scientific and Technical Information. ArthroCare shall
diligently provide to Arthrex, in a timely manner, scientific and
technical information required to obtain and maintain registrations,
licenses and permits required for sale and distribution of the Products
in Arthrex, or to respond to inquiries from customers, or governmental
or regulatory authorities.
B.5 Support. ArthroCare, at ArthroCare's expense and as deemed
reasonable by ArthroCare, shall provide consultation to Arthrex
concerning technical aspects and use of the Products. In addition, if
ArthroCare introduces a modified version of a Product which is then
added to this Agreement, ArthroCare will provide to Arthrex any
information and additional marketing and sales support materials
necessary to permit Arthrex to promote Products in Arthrex or obtain
registration for such Products.
B.6 Patent Rights. Subject to its reasonable business judgment,
ArthroCare shall, at its expense, prosecute and maintain the Patent
Rights specifically designated in Annex E [*****.] Notwithstanding the
foregoing, if the failure to prosecute and maintain such Patent Rights
[*****] has a material and adverse effect on sales of ArthroCare's
Products by Arthrex, then Arthrex shall have the right to provide notice
to ArthroCare that Arthrex is terminating this Agreement for cause
pursuant to Article 4.4 if such default has continued for 60 days after
written notice thereof was provided to ArthroCare by Arthrex. Any
termination shall become effective at the end of such 60-day period
unless ArthroCare has cured any such breach or default prior to the
expiration of such period and such failure shall be deemed a
"permissive termination" of this Agreement by ArthroCare as defined in
Article 4 herein. Arthrex's Revenues for purposes of the Transition Fee
in this instance will be calculated from the one year period immediately
prior to the date that ArthroCare fails to maintains such Patent Rights.
.
ARTICLE C
PRODUCT CHANGES
C.1 Product Changes. ArthroCare may at its discretion modify
any Product or change the source of supply of any Product.
C.2 Addition or Deletion of Products. ArthroCare may at its
discretion add products to or delete Products from Annex B hereto.
Nothing in this Agreement shall require that ArthroCare make available
to Arthrex newly released or acquired products or shall prevent
ArthroCare from discontinuing the manufacture, sale or promotion of any
Product. Notwithstanding the forgoing, however, if the effect of any
such deletion(s), in the aggregate, has the effect, direct or indirect,
of significantly decreasing or interfering with the sale of Products by
Arthrex, then Arthrex shall have the right to provide notice to
ArthroCare that Arthrex is terminating this Agreement for cause
pursuant to Article 4.4 if such default has continued for 60 days after
written notice thereof was provided to ArthroCare by Arthrex. Any
termination shall become effective at the end of such 60-day period
unless ArthroCare has cured any such breach or default prior to the
expiration of such period. In such event, ArthroCare shall be required
to pay Arthrex the Transition Fee described in Article 4.3 above.
Arthrex's Revenues for purposes of the Transition Fee in this instance
will be calculated from the one year period immediately prior to the
date that ArthroCare fails to supply Arthrex with the Products, provided
that Arthrex provides notice of such failure and notice of the intent to
terminate the Agreement within sixty (60) days of the date in which
ArthroCare fails to supply such Products.
ARTICLE D
DELIVERY AND PAYMENT
D.1 Invoice and Payment Terms.
(a) ArthroCare shall invoice Arthrex for any given
purchase order as
of the date ArthroCare ships such purchase order, and Arthrex shall pay
for the Products in such currency, at such place and on such terms as
ArthroCare shall from time to time direct in writing. In the absence of
such written instructions, payment shall be made in United States
Dollars to ArthroCare's address as set forth above and shall be received
by ArthroCare within sixty (60) days from the invoice date.
(b) Arthrex's credit limit on unpaid invoices for Products
shall be [*****]. If Arthrex wishes to exceed such limit, any excess
shall be guaranteed by means of a bank guarantee from a Western European
or North American bank that is acceptable to ArthroCare.
(c) In the event that full payment for any Products
purchased by Arthrex is not received by ArthroCare within [*****] of the
invoice date, the amount outstanding shall accrue interest at a rate of
one and [*****] per month, or the legal maximum, whichever is greater,
as determined at the end of each calendar month.
(d) In the event that Arthrex fails to pay any amounts due
ArthroCare within the time herein provided [*****] ArthroCare may, in
addition to other remedies available to it, cease acceptance and/or
delivery of orders for Products from Arthrex until such time as
Arthrex's payments are current and may thereafter condition acceptance
and delivery of future orders on such other or additional payment terms
as it shall, in its discretion, determine.
D.2 Shipment. All Products delivered pursuant to this Agreement
shall be suitably packed for surface or air shipment, in Arthrex's
discretion, in ArthroCare's standard shipping cartons and delivered to
Arthrex or its carrier agent F.O.B. the shipping location designated by
ArthroCare, at which time the risk of loss shall pass to Arthrex.
ArthroCare shall ship Products using the carrier specified in Arthrex's
purchase order provided that if Arthrex does not provide instructions
with respect to the carrier to be used, ArthroCare shall select the
carrier. All freight, insurance, and other shipping expenses, as well as
any special packing expenses, shall be paid by Arthrex. Arthrex shall
also bear all applicable taxes, duties and similar charges that may be
assessed against the Products after delivery to the carrier F.O.B. the
shipping location.
D.3 Shortage or Discrepancy. Arthrex shall notify ArthroCare of
the existence of any shortage or discrepancy in any shipment within
[*****] of receipt of the related shipment. If ArthroCare is solely
responsible for such shortage or discrepancy, ArthroCare shall correct
it by delivering at its own cost additional or replacement Products, as
the case may be.
D.4 Accounts Receivable. Arthrex shall obviously, as per the
nature of this Agreement, be responsible for collections from its
customers and shall pay ArthroCare for Products delivered to customers
by ArthroCare regardless of whether Arthrex has been paid for such
Products by the customers.
D.5 Taxes.
(a) Arthrex shall be responsible for all taxes, tariffs,
fees, duties,
assessments and other charges, however designated, imposed by any
Governmental Authority in the Territory in connection with the execution
of this Agreement or Arthrex's performance of its obligations hereunder.
(b) Except as expressly stated otherwise, prices set forth
herein do not include any existing or future taxes, tariffs, fees,
duties, assessments or other charges (other than income taxes assessed
on ArthroCare) that may be applicable to the Products sold to Arthrex
pursuant to this Agreement. If such additional sums are required to be
withheld, collected or paid, then Arthrex shall add them to the purchase
price payable by Arthrex.
D.6 Product Returns. All product returns must comply with the
policy set forth in Annex E hereto
D.7 Terms & Conditions. All Product purchases hereunder shall
be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Nothing
contained in any purchase order submitted pursuant to this Agreement
shall in any way modify or add any terms or conditions to said
purchases, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties.
ARTICLE E
COMPETING PRODUCTS
E.1 Competing Products.
(a) Annex C hereto lists all Competing Products for sale
by Arthrex in
the Territory as of the date hereof.
(b) Arthrex shall not, and shall ensure that its
employees, agents and representatives do not, without the prior written
approval of ArthroCare (i) directly or indirectly sell in the Territory
any electrosurgical product that ArthroCare determines to be comparable
in its use, purpose or construction to any of the Products that are
being sold to Arthrex by ArthroCare under this Agreement, or (ii) enter
into any agreement to do any of the foregoing or any agreement otherwise
in conflict with Arthrex's obligations hereunder. In the event that
ArthroCare approves Arthrex's sale in the Territory of any product that
is comparable in its use, purpose or construction to any of the
Products, such product shall be specified on Annex C hereto. If Arthrex
violates any of the prohibitions set forth in this Article E.1, in
addition to other remedies available to ArthroCare, ArthroCare will have
the right to provide Arthrex with notice of such violations and, if
Arthrex does not cure such violations within thirty (30) days,
ArthroCare will have the right to immediately convert the Agreement into
a non-exclusive distribution agreement without any penalties to
ArthroCare whatsoever.
(c) The obligations of Arthrex under this Article E.1 shall
remain in
force during the entire term of this Agreement and any extensions
thereof, [*****]
ARTICLE F
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Each of the parties hereto represents and warrants to the other party as
follows:
F.1 Existence; Compliance with Law. The representing party is
duly organized and validly existing under the laws of its jurisdiction
of organization, has the authority to conduct the business in which it
is currently engaged, and is in compliance with all Requirements of Law.
F.2 Legal Capacity. The representing party has the legal
capacity to execute this Agreement and perform its obligations
hereunder. The representing party is not required to obtain any
Authorizations in connection with its execution and delivery of this
Agreement and the performance of its obligations hereunder.
F.3 No Breach. Execution and delivery of this Agreement by the
representing party and performance by the representing party of its
obligations hereunder shall not (i) violate any Requirements of Law
applicable to the representing party or (ii) violate or constitute a
default under the provisions of any agreement, instrument or undertaking
by which the representing party is bound. In particular, the receipt by
it of any amount paid or benefit provided pursuant to this Agreement,
including but not limited to any fee, credit, discount or similar
consideration, shall be in all respects in full compliance with all
applicable Requirements of Law.
F.4 No Government Officials. Neither the representing party
nor, if applicable, any of its shareholders, directors, officers,
employees, agents or representatives is a Government Official. If at
any time during the term of this Agreement, the representing party or
any shareholder, director, officer, employee, agent or representative of
the representing party becomes, or proposes to become, a Government
Official, the representing party shall immediately notify the other
party and the other party shall have the unilateral right, without
provision of any compensation whatsoever, to modify or terminate this
Agreement as necessary to ensure that any Requirements of Law of the
Territory and of the United States of America shall not be violated.
ARTICLE G
WARRANTY ON THE PRODUCTS
G.1 Standard Limited Warranty. ArthroCare warrants to Arthrex
that, subject to the exclusions set forth in Section G.2 below, at the
time of shipment, the Products (i) shall be substantially free from
defects in material and workmanship for the applicable warranty period
as set forth in Annex F hereto; and (ii) shall have been manufactured in
accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices ("GMP"). Arthrex's
exclusive remedy and ArthroCare's sole liability for breach of the
foregoing warranty shall be the remedy set forth in Section G.3. All
defective Products shall be returned to ArthroCare in accordance with
Section G.3. Arthrex shall not pass on to its Customers a warranty or
limitation of liability which is more protective of such Customers than
the warranty (including the limited remedy and exclusions) set forth in
this Article G.
G.2 Warranty Limitations. The warranties in Section G.1 are
contingent upon proper use of Products in the applications for which
they were intended, and ArthroCare makes no warranty (express, implied
or statutory) for Products or spare parts that have been modified or
altered in any manner by anyone other than ArthroCare such that the
modification or alteration has a significant impact on the defect or to
defects directly caused (i) through no fault of ArthroCare during
shipment to or from Arthrex; (ii) by the use or operation in an
application or environment other than that intended or recommended by
ArthroCare; (iii) by service by anyone other than employees of, or
persons approved in writing by, ArthroCare; or (iv) by accident,
negligence, misuse, or unusual physical or electrical stress. ArthroCare
shall not be liable for misbranding with respect to any product labeling
or package insert text provided or used by Arthrex, or any translation
thereof.
G.3 Return of Defective Product. In the event that any Product
purchased by Arthrex from ArthroCare fails to conform to the warranty
set forth in Section G.1, ArthroCare's sole and exclusive liability and
Arthrex's exclusive remedy shall be (in addition to ArthroCare's
liability under Article I of this Agreement), at ArthroCare's sole
election, to repair or replace the Product or credit Arthrex's account
for the net amount actually paid for any such Product, provided that
Arthrex promptly notifies ArthroCare in writing that such Product failed
to conform and furnishes a detailed explanation of any alleged
nonconformity and requests a return material authorization number. If
such Product fails to so conform, ArthroCare will reimburse Arthrex for
shipment charges for return of the nonconforming Product.
G.4 Exclusion of Other Warranties. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED
WARRANTY PROVIDED IN SECTION G.1 ABOVE, ARTHROCARE GRANTS NO OTHER
WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY STATUTE, IN ANY
COMMUNICATION WITH ARTHREX OR THE CUSTOMER, OR OTHERWISE, REGARDING THE
PRODUCTS, THEIR FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE, THEIR QUALITY, OR THEIR
MERCHANTABILITY.
ARTICLE H
COMMERCIAL POLICY
H.1 Commercial Policy.
(a) Each of the parties hereto warrants that it shall not,
in connection
with this Agreement or the performance of its obligations hereunder,
directly or indirectly pay, offer to pay, promise to pay or authorize
payment of, or give, offer to give, promise to give or authorize the
giving of, any money or thing of value to any Government Official,
customer or person in the knowledge that all or a portion of such money
or thing of value shall be offered, given or promised, directly or
indirectly, to a Government Official or customer for the purpose of
corruptly influencing any act or decision of such Government Official or
customer, including a decision to fail to perform his or her lawful
duty, or inducing such Government Official or customer to use influence
on any Governmental Authority or customer to corruptly affect or
influence any act or decision of such Governmental Authority in order to
assist ArthroCare or Arthrex in connection with the use or sale of the
Products in the Territory.
(b) Arthrex acknowledges that no employee of ArthroCare or
any of its Affiliates has any authority to give any direction, written
or oral, in connection with the making of any payment or commitment by
Arthrex to any third party in contravention of the foregoing.
(c) Arthrex acknowledges that ArthroCare is committed to
adhering to its Corporate Policies which require, inter alia, ArthroCare
to conduct its business in a manner consistent with the highest
standards of moral and ethical behavior and in strict compliance with
the letter and spirit of all Requirements of Law. In signing this
Agreement, Arthrex agrees to comply with all the principles set forth
herein. Arthrex further agrees not to do, or fail to do, anything that
may cause ArthroCare and/or any of its employees, agents or
representatives to violate any provision of the foregoing.
(d) If Arthrex violates any of the provisions of this
Article, this Agreement shall be deemed immediately terminated without
need of notice. Upon such termination, Arthrex shall waive any claim
for payment due it under this Agreement and shall immediately refund any
and all payments made to it by ArthroCare under this Agreement.
(e) Arthrex acknowledges that its failure to observe
strictly these terms and conditions may subject ArthroCare's and its
Affiliates' employees, agents and representatives to substantial fines,
penalties, damages, expenses, the imposition of additional taxes or the
loss of tax deductions, the loss of business opportunities, including
those which are sought in connection with this Agreement, and other
consequential losses, damages and expenses.
ARTICLE I
INDEMNIFICATION
I.1 Indemnification of Arthrex. ArthroCare shall indemnify,
defend, and hold harmless Arthrex, and its directors, officers,
employees, and agents, and the successors and assigns of any of the
foregoing (the "Arthrex Indemnitees") from and against all claims,
losses, costs, and liabilities (including, without limitation, payment
of reasonable attorneys' fees and other expenses of litigation), and
shall pay any damages (including settlement amounts) finally awarded
with respect to claims, suits, or proceedings (any of the foregoing, a
"Claim") brought by third parties against an Arthrex Indemnitee,
alleging bodily injury, death or property damage caused by (a) a breach
by ArthroCare of the warranties and representations herein, or (b) the
negligence or willful misconduct of ArthroCare, its employees or agents,
except to the extent such Claim is covered under Article I.2 below or is
caused by the error, mistake, negligence or willful misconduct of an
Arthrex Indemnitee.
I.2 Indemnification of ArthroCare. Arthrex shall indemnify,
defend, and hold harmless ArthroCare, and its directors, officers,
employees and agents, and the successors, and assigns of any of the
foregoing (the "ArthroCare Indemnitees") from and against all claims,
losses, costs, and liabilities (including, without limitation, payment
of reasonable attorneys' fees and other expenses of litigation), and
shall pay any damages (including settlement amounts) finally awarded
with respect to a Claim brought by third parties against a ArthroCare
Indemnitee, arising out of or relating to (a) Products sold, or
otherwise distributed by Arthrex, except to the extent such claim is
covered under Article I.1 above; (b) breach of any of the terms of this
Agreement, or (c) the error, mistake, negligence or willful misconduct
of Arthrex or its employees.
I.3 Indemnification Procedures. A party (the "Indemnitee") that
intends to claim indemnification under this Article I shall promptly
notify the other party (the "Indemnitor") in writing of any claim in
respect of which the Indemnitee or any of its directors, officers,
employees, agents, licensors, successors, or assigns intends to claim
such indemnification, and the Indemnitor shall have sole control of the
defense and/or settlement thereof, provided that the indemnified party
may participate in any such proceeding with counsel of its choice at its
own expense. The indemnity agreement in this Article I shall not apply
to amounts paid in settlement of any Claim if such settlement is
effected without the consent of the Indemnitor, which consent shall not
be withheld unreasonably. The failure to deliver written notice to the
Indemnitor within a reasonable time after the commencement of any such
action, if prejudicial to its ability to defend such action, shall
relieve such Indemnitor of any liability to the Indemnitee under this
Article I, but the omission to so deliver written notice to the
Indemnitor shall not relieve the Indemnitor of any liability that it may
otherwise have to any Indemnitee than under this Article I. The
Indemnitee under this Article I, its employees and agents, shall
cooperate fully with the Indemnitor and its legal representatives and
provide reasonable information in the investigation of any Claim covered
by this indemnification. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained in this Article I, neither party shall be liable for any costs
or expenses incurred without its prior written authorization.
ARTICLE J
TRADEMARKS & PATENTS
J.1 Use of Trademarks. Subject to Article A.3 hereof,
ArthroCare grants to Arthrex the right to use the trademarks, service
marks, trade names, logos or other words or symbols identifying the
Products, related services or ArthroCare's business (the
"Trademarks") on its advertising and promotional materials,
stationery, signs, labels and packaging in order to convey that it is
acting as distributor of the Products on behalf of ArthroCare.
ArthroCare grants such right to Arthrex free of any charge. Each use of
the Trademarks by Arthrex shall (i) clearly identify ArthroCare as the
owner of the Trademarks, (ii) conform to ArthroCare's rules regarding
reproduction or reference to the Trademarks and (iii) otherwise comply
with any local notice or marking requirement. Any other use by Arthrex
of ArthroCare trademarks shall require the prior approval of ArthroCare.
Arthrex shall not in use any ArthroCare trademarks or any variations
thereof, alone or in combination with other words, in connection with
any product not supplied by ArthroCare.
J.2 Rights to the Trademarks. The Trademarks are and shall
remain the exclusive property of ArthroCare, whether or not such
ownership is specifically recognized or protected under the laws of the
Territory. Arthrex shall acquire no rights to the Trademarks other than
those set forth in Article J.1 hereof, and Arthrex hereby assigns and
transfer to ArthroCare all rights other than those granted pursuant to
Article J.1 hereof that it may acquire in and to the Trademarks, whether
by operation of law or otherwise. Arthrex shall not adopt or use any
trademarks, service marks, trade names, product names or logos that
might be confusingly similar to the Trademarks. Arthrex shall not do
anything or omit to do anything which would or might prejudice the
validity and registration of the Trademarks or which would or might
impair or limit their use. Arthrex shall not contest the validity of
the Trademarks and ArthroCare's proprietary rights therein.
J.3 Claims Against Arthrex. Arthrex shall promptly notify
ArthroCare of (i) any claim against Arthrex that any Product or part
thereof or any advertising or promotional materials supplied to Arthrex
by ArthroCare infringes any patent, trademark or copyright and (ii) any
suit, action or proceeding brought against Arthrex on the basis of any
such claim. ArthroCare shall, in its sole discretion, defend or settle
any such suit, action or proceeding in any manner and on any terms it
shall deem appropriate, and the costs thereof (including any final award
of damages) shall be borne entirely by ArthroCare. If ArthroCare elects
to defend any such suit, action or proceeding, Arthrex shall provide
ArthroCare, at ArthroCare's expense, with all the needed information,
assistance and authority necessary to enable ArthroCare to defend such
claim. Arthrex shall not without ArthroCare's prior written approval
itself defend or settle any such suit, action or proceeding.
J.4 Infringement By Third Parties. Arthrex shall promptly
inform ArthroCare if it becomes aware of any infringement of, or unfair
competition with respect to, the Trademarks or any ArthroCare patent or
copyright by any third party. ArthroCare shall, in its sole discretion,
prosecute at its own expense any and any suits, proceedings or actions
arising therefrom. Arthrex shall cooperate fully with ArthroCare in the
prosecution of any such suit, proceeding or action, and shall not
without ArthroCare's prior approval itself bring any such suit,
proceeding or action.
J.5 Reproduction. The Products are sold to Arthrex subject
to the condition that such sale does not convey any license, expressly
or by implication, to manufacture, duplicate or otherwise copy or
reproduce any of the Products. Arthrex agrees that it shall not
reprocess or reuse any Products.
J.6 ArthroCare Defense. Arthrex agrees that ArthroCare has the
right to defend, or at its option to settle, and ArthroCare agrees, at
its own expense, to defend or at its option to settle, any claim, suit
or proceeding brought against Arthrex by any third party for
infringement of any patent by the Products. ArthroCare shall have sole
control of any such action or settlement negotiations, and ArthroCare
agrees to pay, subject to the limitations hereinafter set forth, any
final judgment entered against Arthrex on such issue in any such claim,
suit or proceeding defended by ArthroCare. Arthrex agrees that
ArthroCare shall be relieved of the foregoing obligations unless Arthrex
(i) notifies ArthroCare promptly in writing of such claim, suit or
proceeding; (ii) gives ArthroCare authority to proceed as contemplated
herein; and (iii) at ArthroCare's expense, gives ArthroCare proper and
complete information to the best of Arthrex's knowledge and assistance
to settle or defend any such claim, suit or proceeding for infringement
of any patent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, ArthroCare's obligation
to defend Arthrex under this Article J.6 shall not apply to any claims,
suits, or proceedings to the extent they allege infringement of third
party components. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article J,
ArthroCare assumes no infringement liability for: (a) combination of
Products with other products not approved by ArthroCare, which
infringement would not arise from such Products standing alone; or (b)
the modification of such Products not approved by ArthroCare, where such
infringement would not have occurred but for such modifications.
J.7 Arthrex Remedy. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if it is
adjudicatively determined that any Product infringes, or in ArthroCare's
sole opinion, may be found to infringe a third party's patent, or if the
sale or use of the Products is, as a result, enjoined, then ArthroCare
may, at its option and expense, either: (i) procure for Arthrex the
right under such patent to sell or use, as appropriate, the Products; or
(ii) replace the Products with other non-infringing functionally
equivalent products; or (iii) modify the Products to make the Products
functionally equivalent and non-infringing; or (iv) if the use of the
Products is prevented by injunction, discontinue Product sales under the
Agreement and remove any Products in Arthrex's inventory and refund the
aggregate payments paid therefor by Arthrex.
J.8 DISCLAIMER. THE FOREGOING PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE J
STATE THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF ARTHROCARE AND THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF
ARTHREX AND ITS CUSTOMERS, WITH RESPECT TO ANY ALLEGED INFRINGEMENT OF
PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, TRADEMARKS OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS BY
THE PRODUCTS OR ANY PART THEREOF. This Article J.8 is in lieu of and
replaces any other express, implied or statutory warranty against
infringement. In no event shall ArthroCare be liable for any indirect,
special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from any such
infringement
ARTICLE K
CONFIDENTIALITY
K.1 Confidentiality.
(a) Any information acquired by Arthrex from ArthroCare or
elsewhere in the course of performing its obligations hereunder
concerning ArthroCare's existing or contemplated products, services,
processes, techniques, know-how, unless otherwise identified as non-
confidential by ArthroCare (hereafter "Confidential Information"),
shall be the property of ArthroCare and shall be maintained in
confidence and not used in any way by Arthrex other than as necessary to
perform Arthrex's obligations hereunder and shall not be provided or
disclosed to others without the prior written approval of ArthroCare.
(b) The obligations of Arthrex under this Article K.1
shall remain in force during the entire term of this Agreement and any
extensions hereof and for a period of two (2) years thereafter, except
with respect to such Confidential Information as becomes public
knowledge through no fault of Arthrex.
(c) Upon termination of this Agreement, Arthrex shall
return to ArthroCare all data, information and materials of any kind
which constitute Confidential Information, along with all copies,
adaptations and independent compilations thereof made by Arthrex or
otherwise in its possession.
K.2 Permitted Disclosures10.2 Permitted Disclosures.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Article K.1 above, each party hereto
may disclose the other's Confidential Information to the extent such
disclosure is reasonably necessary in prosecuting or defending
litigation, complying with applicable governmental regulations, or
submitting information to tax or other governmental authorities provided
that if a party is required to make any such disclosure of another party
hereto's Confidential Information, to the extent it may legally do so,
it will give reasonable advance written notice to the latter party of
such disclosure and will use its reasonable efforts to secure
confidential treatment of such Confidential Information prior to its
disclosure (whether through protective orders or otherwise). If the
party whose Confidential Information is to be disclosed has not filed a
patent application with respect to such Confidential Information, it may
require the other party to delay the proposed disclosure (to the extent
the disclosing party may legally do so), for up to ninety (90) days
after receipt of written notice from the disclosing party of its intent
to disclose, to allow for the filing of such an application. In
addition, ArthroCare may disclose the existence of this Agreement and
the terms and conditions hereof to advisors, prospective investors, and
others under circumstances that reasonably ensure the confidentiality
thereof.
ARTICLE L
CHANGE OF CONTROL
L.1 Change of Control. For purposes of this Agreement "Change
in Control" means:
(a) the sale, lease, exchange or other transfer, directly
or indirectly of
substantially all of the assets of either party (in one transaction or
in a series of related transactions) to one or more persons or entities
that are not Affiliates of the party;
(b) the approval by the shareholders of either party of any
plan or
proposal for its liquidation or dissolution;
(c) a merger or consolidation to which either party is a
party if the
shareholders of that party immediately prior to the effective date of
such merger or consolidation have beneficial ownership, immediately
following the effective date of such merger or consolidation, of
securities of the surviving corporation representing 50% or less of the
combined voting power of the surviving corporation's then outstanding
securities ordinarily having the right to vote at elections of
directors; or
(d) any other change in control of either party of a
nature that would
be required to be reported pursuant to Article 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, whether or not that party
is then subject to such reporting requirements.
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ARTICLE M
MISCELLANEOUS
M.1 Assignment. This Agreement is personal in its nature and is
therefore not assignable, in whole or in part, by Arthrex without the
written permission of ArthroCare. This means that Arthrex does not have
the right to appoint any third party to perform any portion of this
Agreement without the express written consent of ArthroCare. ArthroCare
may, upon written notice to Arthrex, assign the performance of part or
all of its duties under this Agreement to one or more of its Affiliates,
such as ArthroCare Europe A.B. Notwithstanding the above, ArthroCare
may not assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, if the effect
thereof is that Arthrex is unable to obtain an obligated Transition Fee
because of the financial weakness of the involved assignee.
M.2 Excuse of Performance. If either party hereto shall be
rendered wholly or partly unable to carry out its obligations under this
Agreement by reason of causes beyond its control, including but not
limited to war, civil insurrection, fire, flood, explosion, accident, or
shortage of material, equipment or transportation, then the performance
of the obligations of such party shall be excused during the continuance
of any inability so caused, provided that the party affected shall give
prompt notice to the other party, shall use its best efforts to avoid or
remove such causes and shall continue performance hereunder whenever
such causes are removed or settled.
M.3 Notice. Notices permitted or required to be given under
this Agreement shall be deemed sufficient if delivered by registered or
certified mail or by Federal Express, DHL Worldwide Express or a similar
carrier, postage prepaid, and addressed to the respective parties at the
address first noted on page one of this Agreement or at such other
addresses as the respective parties may designate by like notice.
M.4 Entire Agreement. This Agreement is the entire agreement
between the parties and supersedes and shall be substituted for each and
every agreement between Arthrex and ArthroCare regardless of the subject
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M.5 Relationship of Parties. The relationship between
ArthroCare and Arthrex is and during the term hereof shall be that of
vendor and vendee. Arthrex and its employees and agents shall not be
the legal representatives, employees or agents of ArthroCare for any
purpose and shall have no right or authority to assume or create,
whether in writing, orally or otherwise, any obligation of any kind,
express or implied, in the name of or on behalf of ArthroCare with
respect to advertising commitments or for any other reason. Arthrex
shall make no representations inconsistent with the foregoing.
M.6 Headings. The article and section headings contained in
this Agreement are included solely for convenience of reference and are
not intended to affect the interpretation of any provision of this
Agreement.
M.7 Severability. Any provision of this Agreement which is
prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such
jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or
unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof,
and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall
not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other
jurisdiction.
M.8 No Waiver. No failure to exercise, or delay in exercising,
any right hereunder on the part of either party hereto shall operate as
a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right
hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise
of any other right hereunder.
ARTICLE N
DEFINITIONS
N.1 Certain Defined Terms. As used herein, the following terms
shall have the following meanings:
"Affiliate" shall mean any person or entity which,
directly or indirectly, is in control of, is controlled by or is under
common control with any other person or entity.
"Competing Products" shall mean any electrosurgical product
that is comparable in its use, purpose or construction to any of the
Products that are sold to Arthrex by ArthroCare under this Agreement.
"Governmental Authority" shall mean any national, state or
local government or any subdivision, authority, agency or
instrumentality thereof.
"Government Official" shall mean any officer, employee,
agent or representative of any Governmental Authority of the Territory
(including any medical care provider controlled or funded in whole or in
part by any Governmental Authority of the Territory) or any political
party, political party official or candidate for political office.
"Products" shall mean those products listed on Annex B
hereof, subject to the stipulations set forth in Article C of the
General Terms and Conditions.
"Requirements of Law" shall mean the organizational
documents of any entity, any law, treaty, rule or regulation, order,
decree, permit, license or other restriction or requirement of any
Governmental Authority, and any determination of an arbitrator or court
or other Governmental Authority, in each case applicable to or binding
upon such person or entity or any of its property or to which such
person or entity or any of its property is subject.
"Year of this Agreement" shall mean the twelve (12) -month
period commencing the date this Agreement becomes effective and each
subsequent twelve (12) -month period during the term hereof.
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ANNEX A
TERRITORY
The term "Territory" means the geographic areas set forth in this Annex
A, as follows:
1. The Member States of the European Union as of the Effective Date
of this Agreement.
2. South Africa
3. Albania
4. Bulgaria
5. The Czech Republic
6. Xxxxxxxx
0. Xxxxxxx
8. Poland
9. Romania
10. Switzerland
11. Norway
12. The Newly Independent States of the Former Soviet Union.
13. The countries within South and Central America.
14. Mexico
15. The countries within the Caribbean
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ANNEX B
PRODUCTS
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ANNEX C
APPROVED COMPETING PRODUCTS
As of the Effective Date of this Agreement, Arthrex does not
manufacture, market or otherwise handle any Competing Products (as
defined above) in the Territory.
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ANNEX D
PRODUCT RETURN POLICY
1. Prior to returning any Products to ArthroCare, Arthrex shall
indicate to ArthroCare its reason for wishing to effect such return. If
ArthroCare accepts such reason, it shall issue a Product Return
Authorization Number.
2. Products returned by Arthrex shall be sent to the ArthroCare
facility specified by ArthroCare. All transportation and insurance
costs incurred shall be borne by Arthrex, and Arthrex shall bear all
risk of loss or damage.
3. Any returned Products must be accompanied by a copy of the
original packing slip or invoice, and the Product Return Authorization
Number must be noted.
4. ArthroCare shall accept return of Products in the following
circumstances, and shall provide the following credit with respect
thereto:
a. Products that are in salable condition, and are returned within
sixty (60) days of the invoice date. Full credit.
b. Products that when received by Arthrex did not conform to
ArthroCare's quality standards or were damaged. Full credit plus
transportation and insurance costs incurred by Arthrex in returning the
Products.
c. Products sent to Arthrex due to ArthroCare error. Full credit
plus transportation and insurance costs incurred by Arthrex in returning
the Products.
5. ArthroCare will not accept return of the following Products:
a. Products ordered on a "custom order" basis.
b. Products held by Arthrex for over sixty (60) days from the
invoice date.
c. Products that are in an unsalable condition and became so while
under the
control of Arthrex.
d. Products not set forth on Annex C hereto, as amended.
e. Products used or relabeled by Arthrex.
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ANNEX E
PATENT RIGHTS
Title Application # Filing Date
Reference
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ANNEX F
WARRANTY PERIODS
Product Period
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