DEVELOPMENT AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into this 30th day of May,
1997, by and between XEROGRAPHIC LASER IMAGES CORPORATION, a Delaware
corporation ("XLI"), with its principal place of business at 000
Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, 0 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxxx
00000, and SIS MICROELECTRONICS, INC., a Colorado corporation ("SIS),
with its principal place of business at 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx X,
Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000.
Recitals:
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A. XLI owns patents and certain other intellectual property
rights relating to precision dot positioning using laser printer devices
to produce high-quality text, line art graphics and photographic images;
and
B. SIS is in the business of designing and marketing
integrated circuits; and
C. SIS wishes to license XLI Superchip Technology, as defined
below, for use with SIS technology embedded in integrated circuit products;
and
D. XLI wishes to have SIS design and fabricate or have
fabricated Superchip ASICs, as defined below, for sale to XLI customers.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained
herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Definitions
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1.1 "XLI Superchip Technology" means the current XLI laser
printing technology specified in Exhibit A1 (Features) attached hereto.
1.2 "SIS Products" means SIS custom integrated circuits which
incorporate XLI Superchip Technology and other non-XLI technology for
scan, print, fax, copy or related printing applications.
1.3 "Superchip ASIC" means a stand-alone integrated circuit
designed by SIS for sale by XLI that incorporates the XLI Superchip
Technology.
1.4 "OEM" means Original Equipment Manufacturer.
1.5 "VHDL" (Virtual Hardware Description Language) means the
design description language that will be used to transfer XLI Superchip
Technology from XLI to SIS.
1.6 "ASIC" means Application Specific Integrated Circuit.
2. SIS Products
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2.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, XLI grants to SIS a
non-exclusive, non-transferable, worldwide fully paid right to use XLI
intellectual property rights, including patent, copyright and trade secret
rights, and right to use, copy, modify, reconfigure, reproduce, and
translate the XLI Superchip Technology for the purpose of embedding,
integrating and incorporating the XLI Superchip Technology with other SIS
technology (acquired technology or SIS's own proprietary technology) into
SIS Products. SIS shall not design, fabricate and market SIS Products
predominantly based on XLI Superchip Technology (other than pursuant to
this Agreement). The XLI Superchip Technology does not include rights to
any new features, upgrades, improvements, or other developments.
2.2 SIS shall have the right to sell SIS Products to third
party purchasers provided that : (i) SIS provides XLI with written
notification of the name and address, product type and product
identification or model designation for each third party purchaser;
(ii) any such third party purchasers shall be licensees of XLI; and
(iii) XLI provides written approval, which shall not be unreasonably
withheld, for each third party purchaser. XLI shall negotiate in good
faith with SIS customers that wish to license XLI Superchip Technology
on the same or substantially similar terms and conditions as its then
existing standard terms and conditions for XLI licensees. SIS shall
not sub-license or otherwise transfer, convey or assign any of the
rights to use the XLI Superchip Technology granted herein.
2.3 XLI shall bear no responsibility for the design,
development, sale, customer support, or distribution of SIS Products
and shall have no financial obligation for any such products. XLI
will provide reasonable technical support to SIS or SIS's customers
for SIS Products on a time and expense basis. Any direct expenses
incurred for equipment and materials, or travel expenses will be paid
for by SIS and XLI consulting and engineering development time requested
by SIS will be charged at XLI's then standard rates (currently $800 per
day) plus materials and other direct expenses. Notwithstanding any
provision to the contrary, XLI shall provide support to SIS, SIS's
customers and XLI's licensees with respect to any XLI products, subject,
with respect to XLI licensees, to the terms and conditions for support
as provided to XLI licensees pursuant to each licensee's particular
license agreement with XLI.
3. Superchip ASIC
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3.1 SIS shall design, develop and fabricate or arrange for
fabrication, a Superchip ASIC, containing XLI Superchip Technology as
specified in Exhibit A1. XLI will be responsible for all marketing and
sales of Superchip ASICs. SIS shall sell Superchip ASICs only to XLI,
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
3.2 Except as provided in Sections 3.3 and 4.3, SIS shall
provide all design services for the Superchip ASIC's in accordance with
the schedule set forth in Exhibit A2. Except as provided in Sections 3.3
and 4.3, SIS shall bear all costs associated with the Superchip ASIC
design. The final specifications for Superchip ASIC will be mutually
agreed to and signed-off by XLI and SIS prior to the release to the
foundry for prototype fabrication.
3.3 XLI shall provide support to SIS for the design of the
Superchip ASIC at XLI's expense.
3.4 SIS will select the foundry for Superchip ASIC prototype
and production. At XLI's request, SIS shall provide notification to XLI
of the foundry and packaging sources. Except as provided in Sections 3.3
and 4.3, SIS shall provide all technical support to the foundry to ensure
proper implementation of the XLI Superchip Technology at SIS's own expense.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX to SIS for the foundry
costs for prototype samples of the Superchip ASICs. If these funds are
not provided to SIS at the time of design release to the foundry as
specified in Exhibit A2, then the remaining schedule in said exhibit shall
be adjusted accordingly. The product identification markings on the
Superchip ASIC will contain the XLI logo and any other marking(s)
reasonably required by XLI, provided that said markings conform to the
general practice of the integrated circuit industry and are provided to SIS
prior to release to the foundry as specified in Exhibit A2.
3.5 Each Superchip ASIC developed pursuant to this Agreement by
SIS shall meet the final specifications signed off as provided in Section
3.2 in all material respects and shall be deemed accepted by XLI if not
rejected within ninety (90) days after deliver of any prototype Superchip
ASIC by SIS to XLI. Any rejection must be in writing and set forth in
detail the reasons for rejection with specific reference to the final
specifications signed off as provided in Section 3.2. Subject to
Section 11.1, SIS will bear the responsibility for all costs, including
any additional foundry costs, associated in correcting any design
deficiencies and providing Superchip ASIC prototypes that meet said
specifications in all material respects. If the prototypes meet the
signed-off specifications in all material respects but do not meet
requirements in actual printer tests due to faults in the VHDL and/or
modulator design information provided by XLI, SIS will use reasonable
efforts to correct such design flaws but is not responsible for the
foundry costs for new prototypes. XLI will construct a personal computer
test board to drive various print engines that will be utilized as for
determining the final approval of Superchip ASIC prototypes. XLI will
also provide, at no cost to SIS, a duplicate test board and software to
SIS for testing and debugging.
3.6 SIS will own and/or have secured necessary third party
licenses for the specific design database for the Superchip ASIC that is
released to the foundry. Notwithstanding, SIS may, on terms acceptable
to SIS (and as required by any third party licenses) license the design
database for the Superchip ASIC or a portion thereof to XLI and/or its
licensees to enable productions of XLI Superchip Technology.
3.7 SIS will be the supplier of Superchip ASIC production
requirements to XLI. All sales, marketing and customer support of
Superchip ASICs will be provided by XLI. XLI will be responsible for
processing all orders from the OEM customer base and will forward the
orders to SIS with the appropriate lead time required by the foundry.
SIS will provide one thousand (1,000) Superchip ASIC samples for sales
support, OEM evaluations, and OEM prototypes. SIS will act as production
coordinator for Superchip ASIC orders and will be responsible for all
communication with the foundry and the fulfillment of OEM production
orders. SIS will arrange for shipment of Superchip ASICs to XLI at
the address provided above.
3.8 SIS shall remain responsible for all production support
issues, including, but not limited to: financing orders, inventory
issues, yield monitoring, test problems and customer returns, and will
be responsible for supporting technical production issues directly
related to Superchip ASICs raised by XLI and/or its customers.
3.9 The price of each Superchip ASIC to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. Subject to the
provisions of Section 8.1 and at XLI's reasonable request, SIS will
provide to XLI the actual foundry cost of Superchip ASIC for purposes
of any special XLI customer order as detailed below. Any special XLI
customer order requirements, including, but not limited to, high volume
requirements, limited functionality and key customer accounts, shall be
subject to terms and conditions mutually agreed to and signed off by
SIS and XLI.
4. Design Transfer
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4.1 XLI shall provide the XLI Superchip Technology to SIS in
accordance with the schedule included on attached Exhibit A2. Said XLI
Superchip Technology shall incorporate the functional design modules set
forth in Exhibit A1.
4.2 The XLI Superchip Technology will be provided by XLI using
the VHDL format, schematics, and other information mutually agreed upon as
necessary for SIS to design, and manufacture or have manufactured the SIS
Products and Superchip ASICs.
4.3 XLI shall, for the term of this Agreement, provide to SIS
and to SIS's customers necessary bug-fix maintenance and reasonable support
for the XLI Superchip Technology covered by this Agreement, Maintenance
and support shall include phone, fax and e-mail support, all material error
and bug corrections, technical information and documentation, subject, with
respect to SIS customers, to the terms and conditions for support as
provided to SIS customers pursuant to such customers' particular license
agreement with XLI. This maintenance and support obligation does not
entitle SIS to a right to use any new technology other than the XLI
Superchip Technology defined in this Agreement.
5. Discoveries and Inventions
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5.1 SIS shall have no rights to the intellectual property of
XLI or to any improvements, modifications or changes made during the design
process to XLI Technology. All discoveries, developments, improvements,
and inventions made or conceived in the performance of the design and
development of the XLI Superchip Technology, including, but not limited to,
VHDL pursuant to this Agreement, shall be the sole and exclusive property
of XLI and XLI shall retain any and all rights to file any patent
application thereon. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement
to the contrary, SIS shall own all rights, including, but not limited to,
patent, copyright, trade secret, confidential information, trademarks,
design and engineering work, technical information and know-how, with
respect to all SIS technology previously developed by SIS and SIS designed
implementations or implementation technology developed pursuant to this
Agreement.
5.2 This Agreement does not grant to XLI by implication,
estoppel, or otherwise, a license to any patents, know how, or any other
intellectual property now or hereafter owned or developed by SIS except
as specifically provided in Section 5.1.
5.3 XLI acknowledges that SIS has been engaged in the research,
design and development of various integrated circuit and hardware
technologies related to software technology and that it is the intent
of SIS to continue these activities independently of, but concurrently
with, the development being undertaken by SIS pursuant to this Agreement.
Nothing in this Agreement shall impair SIS's right at all times to design,
develop, manufacture, market, use, or distribute, without obligation to XLI,
similar ideas, programs, directly or indirectly related to integrated
circuits or hardware related technologies related to software technology
which have been previously developed by SIS or which have been independently
developed or submitted by third parties to SIS subsequent to the date of
this Agreement. During the term of this Agreement, SIS shall not procure,
market and distribute products which are competitive with Superchip ASICs
developed pursuant to this Agreement. Notwithstanding the preceding
sentence, SIS may provide engineering services to third parties that
directly or indirectly compete with XLI for products which may, directly
or indirectly, be competitive with XLI's products.
6. Other Products
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6.1 In the event XLI desires to develop variations of the
Superchip Technology into a family of ASIC products, the terms and
conditions relating to any design, manufacture and/or sale of such
products shall be subject to the mutual agreement of SIS and XLI.
7. Payment Terms
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7.1 Except as otherwise specified in this Agreement, XLI will
pay SIS for all Superchip ASICs within forty-five (45) days from the
receipt of product at XLI.
7.2 The payments to SIS hereunder shall be effected in U.S.
dollars and shall be paid by check issued on a U.S. bank and mailed
to the address set forth in this Agreement or other address as
furnished in writing by SIS.
8. Confidentiality
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8.1 XLI and SIS agree that any information, technical data or
know how, which is furnished to the other in written or tangible form by
either party under or in connection with this Agreement and marked as
"Proprietary Information" or "Confidential", will be maintained by the
receiving party in confidence during the term of this Agreement and for
a period of five (5) years thereafter and will not be used by the
receiving party except to fulfill the purposes of this Agreement. Oral
disclosure will be covered by this Agreement only if such disclosures
are reduced to writing within fifteen (15) business days of disclosure
and marked as provided above. Neither party shall be under any obligation
to maintain in confidence any portion of the Proprietary Information
received which is: (i) already in the possession of the receiving party
or its subsidiaries from other sources; (ii) independently developed by
the receiving party or its subsidiaries; (iii) publicly disclosed by the
disclosing party; (iv) received by the receiving party or its subsidiaries
from a third party with the right to disclose; or (v) approved for release
by written agreement with the disclosing party, or (vi) required to be
disclosed by law.
9. Indemnification
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9.1 XLI shall indemnify, defend and hold SIS harmless from any
claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, judgments or settlements
("Action"), including all reasonable costs and expenses related thereto,
including attorneys' fees, directly or indirectly resulting from any
claimed infringement or violation of any copyright, patent, trademark or
other intellectual property right with respect to XLI's technology or
property. Following notice of a claim or threat of actual suit provided
by SIS to XLI, XLI shall: (a) procure for SIS the right to continue to
use and distribute the particular product or technology at no additional
expense to SIS; or (b) provide SIS with a non-infringing version of the
particular product or technology; or (c) notify SIS that the particular
product or technology is being withdrawn from the market and terminate all
obligations only with respect to that particular product or technology.
9.2 SIS shall indemnify, defend and hold XLI harmless from any
claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, judgments or settlements
("Action"), including all reasonable costs and expenses related thereto,
including attorneys' fees , directly or indirectly resulting from any
claimed infringement or violation of any copyright, patent or other
intellectual property right with respect to SIS property incorporated
into Superchip ASICs, except to the extent such Action relates to XLI
specifications and provided that all Superchip ASICs are used in
accordance with the purposes of this Agreement and any documentation
provided by SIS, and XLI has adhered to its obligations under this
Agreement. Following notice of a claim or threat of actual suit
provided by XLI, SIS shall: (a) procure for XLI the right to continue
to use and distribute the particular Superchip ASICs at no additional
expense to XLI; or (b) provide XLI with a non-infringing version of
the particular Superchip ASIC; or (c) notify XLI that the particular
Superchip ASIC is being withdrawn from the market and terminate all
obligations only with respect to that particular Superchip ASIC.
9.3 Indemnification Conditions. Notwithstanding paragraph 9.1 of
this Agreement, XLI is under no obligation to indemnify and hold SIS
harmless unless: (a) XLI shall have been promptly notified of the suit
of claim by SIS and furnished, which shall include a copy of each
communication, notice or other action relating to the claim giving rise
to indemnification; (b) XLI shall have the right to assume sole authority
to conduct the trial or settlement of such claim or any negotiations
related thereto at XLI's own expense; and (c) SIS shall provide reasonable
information and assistance requested by XLI in connection with such claim
or suit.
10. Warranties
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10.1 XLI warrants that: (1) it has the legally enforceable
right to grant SIS the rights as set forth in this Agreement; (2) the
XLI Superchip Technology and VHDL, does not incorporate or infringe upon
any intellectual property not owned or licensed by XLI; (3) XLI has no
knowledge and has not been notified by any third party that any XLI
technology or technology used by XLI infringes upon any intellectual
property rights or other proprietary rights of a third party; (4) the
XLI Superchip Technology and VHDL shall conform in all material respects
to the specifications contained in Exhibit A of this Agreement.
10.2 SIS warrants that the Superchip ASIC shall conform in all
material respects to the specifications contained in Exhibit A1 attached
hereto for a period of one (1) year from delivery to XLI; provided that
Superchip ASICs are used in accordance with their intended purposes, in
approved environments and as provided in any documentation provided by
SIS or XLI.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Remedies
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11.1 EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, EACH
PARTY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO DEFECTS IN ANY OF
ITS PRODUCTS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION, OPERATION OR USE OF ANY OF ITS
PRODUCTS AND ANY PARTICULAR APPLICATION OR USE OF ANY OF ITS PRODUCTS.
NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ANY LOSS OR PROFIT
OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES. BECAUSE SIS'S
DESIGN WORK CONSTITUTES A NEW, UNIQUE DESIGN OR APPLICATION, SIS
LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO PROVIDING
ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING WITH RESPECT TO ITS DESIGN WORK TO MAKE A GOOD
FAITH EFFORT TO SUBSTANTIALLY MEET THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED
BY THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH IN NO EVENT SHALL EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID BY
XLI TO SIS PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT.
12. Term and Termination
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12.1 With respect to the Superchip ASIC, the term of this
Agreement shall be for the period ending upon the earlier of XXXXXXX
years from the date of first production shipment of a Superchip ASIC
or XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Superchip ASIC, whichever occurs first.
With respect to SIS Products, this Agreement shall only terminate as
provided in Sections 12.2, 12.3 and 12.4, below. Upon any termination
of this Agreement with respect to the Superchip ASIC as provided by
Section 12.1, the obligations of XLI and SIS with respect to the
Superchip ASIC shall cease, subject to the provisions of Sections 12.4
and 12.5, below. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, upon
any such termination with respect to the Superchip ASIC, SIS and XLI
may agree to: (i) continue this Agreement subject to negotiation of
a mutually agreeable pricing structure with respect to Superchip ASICs;
or (ii) SIS's transfer of design technology for the Superchip ASIC
development or implemented by SIS pursuant to this Agreement to XLI on
terms and conditions acceptable to SIS in its sole and absolute
discretion, including, but not limited to, SIS's transfer fee and any
transfer or license fees due to third parties with respect thereto.
12.2 This Agreement may be terminated by either party in the
event the other party breaches a material term of this Agreement and
fails to cure such breach to the reasonable satisfaction of the
complaining party within thirty (30) days after written notice thereof
from the non-breaching party, or if such breach cannot reasonably be
cured within said thirty (30) days, the breaching party fails to
commence to cure such breach within thirty (30) days after written
notice and fails to complete such cure within sixty (60) days of the
date of such notice. Any termination shall be effective upon thirty
(30) days written notice to the breaching party after the expiration
of all cure periods as provided above.
12.3 Notwithstanding any other termination provision to the
contrary, in the event: (i) of a final adjudication of bankruptcy or
insolvency of either party, (ii) either party is put or decides to go
into dissolution or liquidation (other than in connection with a merger,
consolidation or amalgamation), or (iii) any cessation of business which
continues for more than thirty (30) consecutive days by either party,
the other shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement
by written notice to such party. Notwithstanding the foregoing:
(i) the right to use XLI Superchip Technology granted to SIS by this
Agreement shall survive the bankruptcy, insolvency, dissolution,
liquidation or cessation of business of XLI as provided above and SIS
shall continue to have the right to use XLI Superchip Technology as
permitted in this Agreement, and (ii) upon the bankruptcy, insolvency,
dissolution, liquidation or cessation of business by SIS as provided
above, SIS shall provide XLI with SIS technology necessary to
manufacture the Superchip ASIC and provide information to XLI
regarding third party licenses necessary to manufacture the Superchip
ASIC to allow XLI to attempt to negotiate the transfer of such license.
12.4 If termination is due to a SIS breach of its obligations
under this Agreement, the rights granted to SIS herein shall be
terminated and SIS shall have no further right to continue to use the
XLI Superchip Technology. If this Agreement is terminated, partially
or completely, due to XLI's breach of its obligations hereunder, the
rights granted to SIS shall survive termination and SIS shall maintain
the right to use XLI Superchip Technology as permitted by this Agreement.
12.5 Except as provided in Section 12.3, any partial or complete
termination or expiration of this Agreement shall be subject to the
following terms and conditions:
(a) For any partial termination with respect to the Superchip
ASIC, SIS shall not solicit or accept any additional orders from
XLI for Superchip ASICs after the effective date of such partial
termination or expiration. SIS shall have the right, but not the
obligation, to process and fulfill any orders pending or received
prior to or as of the effective partial termination or expiration
date.
(b) For any partial expiration or termination with respect to
the Superchip ASIC, the license granted to SIS pursuant to
Section 2, above, shall terminate on the date of the last
shipment of Superchip ASICs as provided in Section 12.5 (a),
above.
(c) With respect to any termination or expiration of this
Agreement in its entirety, SIS shall not solicit or accept
additional orders for Superchip ASICs or SIS Products after the
effective date of such termination or expiration, except as
specifically provided above. SIS shall have the right, but not
the obligation, to process and fulfill any orders pending or
received prior to or as of the effective termination or
expiration date.
(d) With respect to any termination or expiration of this
Agreement in its entirety, the license granted to SIS pursuant
to Section 2, above, shall terminate on the date of the last
shipment of Superchip ASICs or SIS Products as provided in
Section 12.5 (c), above, except as otherwise provided above.
13. Notices
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13.1 Written notices hereunder are deemed to be given when
received if telexed or faxed only upon confirmation of such telex or fax
by recipient and within five (5) days of mailing if mailed by air courier,
postage prepaid, return receipt, to the address of the other party as set
forth herein, or such other address as shall be furnished in writing by
either party.
14. Non-assignability
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14.1 This Agreement is not assignable by either party without
the prior written consent of the other party. Any attempt to assign this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party shall be
void.
15. No Joint Venture
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15.1 This Agreement creates no agency, partnership, employment,
joint relationship or joint venture between the parties or mutual
responsibility on behalf of one party for the debts or liabilities of the
other. The parties agree that each is acting as an independent contractor
and that any employees of SIS are in no way employees of XLI. Neither
party shall have the power or authority to bind or obligate the other
except as expressly set forth in this Agreement.
16. Other Agreements
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16.1 This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior
agreements, if any, relating thereto, written or oral, between the parties.
Amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by the duly
authorized officers of the parties.
17. Force Majeure
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17.1 Neither party shall be liable for delay in performance or
failure to perform in whole or in part the terms of this Agreement due to
strike, labor dispute, act of war, riot or civil commotion, act of public
enemy, fire, flood or other cause beyond the control of such party.
18. Arbitration
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18.1 All disputes that may arise in connection with this
Agreement that cannot be settled by the parties themselves shall be
submitted to binding arbitration to a single arbitrator having
knowledge and experience with the microprocessor industry selected by
the parties in Boston, Massachusetts in accordance with the commercial
rules and regulations of the American arbitration Association. In the
event the parties cannot agree on a single arbitrator as provided above,
each party shall select one arbitrator having knowledge and experience
with the microprocessor industry and the arbitrators so chosen shall
select a third arbitrator having knowledge and experience with the
microprocessor industry in accordance with the rules and regulations
of the American Arbitration Association. The panel shall be required
to provide a written decision with full explanation of its findings.
All costs of arbitration shall be divided equally between the parties,
and the parties agree to be bound by the decision of such arbitration
panel. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this section does not apply to
the breach of provisions pertaining to confidentiality and/or proprietary
rights, and either party may petition a court of law for injunctive
relief and such other rights and remedies as it may have at law or equity
with respect to such breaches.
19. Governing Law
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19.1 The construction, validity and the performance of this
Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
20. Export Compliance
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20.1 XLI shall be exclusively responsible for the procurement
and renewing of all export and import licenses required under United
States or any foreign law for the export or import of its products
and any products that directly or indirectly incorporate SIS
technology and shall pay all costs and other expenses in connection
with such procurement and renewal. In addition, XLI agrees to comply
with any applicable export or import laws of the United States or any
foreign country with respect to the import or export of its products
and any products containing SIS technology from the United States.
21. Trademark Usage
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21.1 Each party grants the other party a limited license to
reproduce trademarks and trade names of the other party for the sole
purpose of allowing each party to maximize the mutual benefits of this
Agreement. Any and all trademarks and trade names associated with any
products related to XLI technology and SIS technology or shall remain
the exclusive property of the owner of such marks or trade names.
Whenever one party utilizes any trademark or trade name of the other
party in any form on printed material, the other party shall provide
a footnote reading "[insert name of xxxx being used] is a trademark of
[insert name of appropriate party]". In order to provide quality
control protection, any party using the trademark or tradename of the
other party shall submit to the other party a representative sample
of all promotional and advertising material that utilizes the other
party's xxxx on a quarterly basis for review by the other party. After
review of such submission(s), the party that owns the trademarks and
tradenames may reasonably request the other party to improve or
otherwise modify the materials and/or products associated with such
trademarks and tradenames and the other party agrees to implement
such modifications for improvements within a reasonable time.
22. Severability
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22.1 If any provision hereof is determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction or arbitration to be invalid or unenforceable,
such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of
any other provision hereof.
23. Waiver
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23.1 Either party hereto may specifically waive any breach of
this Agreement by the other party, but no such waiver shall be deemed to
have been given unless such waiver is in writing, is signed by the
waiving party and specifically designates the breach waived, nor shall
any such waiver constitute a continuing waiver of similar or other
breaches.
IN WITNESS WHEROF, the duly authorized representatives of the
parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
SIS MICROELECTRONICS, INC. XEROGRAPHIC LASER IMAGES
CORPORATION
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. X'Xxxxxx
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Title: CEO Title: CEO
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EXHIBIT A: Product Features & Schedule
A1: Features
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Current Superchip ASIC VHDL Core Modules for printer, copier, fax,
and multi-function applications in color and monochrome laser print
engines with the following feature sets:
200x100, 200, 300, and 600 DPI Edge Enhancement
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Multi-bit Grayscale Date Mode @ 300 or 600 DPI
1 bit Photo Enhancement Mode
Toner Saver Mode
Parallel and Serial Data Interfaces
Digital Modulator for Sub-pixel Modulation
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
512 x 8 Internal LUT (look-up-table)
Design Target Maximum Video Rate: 50 MHz
Minimum Video Rate: 3 MHz
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A2: Schedule
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Transfer of VHDL design to SIS XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Sign-off by XLI and SIS XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Release to Foundry XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Prototype Chips (un-tested) XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Production Quantities XXXXXXXXXXXXX
