EXHIBIT 10.2
between
TENSIODYNE CORPORATION
(SPONSOR)
and
THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
(PENN)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RECITALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
ARTICLE 1. Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
ARTICLE 2. Sponsored Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ARTICLE 3. Term of Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ARTICLE 4. Reimbursement of Costs, Payment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ARTICLE 5. Intellectual Property. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ARTICLE 6. Confidentiality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ARTICLE 7. Publication, Use of Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ARTICLE 8. Termination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ARTICLE 9. Disclaimer of Warranties, Indemnification. . . . . . . . . . 6
ARTICLE 10. Additional Provisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ATTACHMENT A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
This ("AGREEMENT") is made by and between The
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation
("PENN"), with offices located at Suite 300, 000 Xxxxx 00xx Xxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000, and Tensiodyne Corporation, a corporation organized
and existing under the laws of Delaware ("SPONSOR"), having a place of business
at Los Angeles, California.
This AGREEMENT is effective as of the ____day of July, 1993 ("EFFECTIVE
DATE").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the SPONSOR desires to fund the research of Xx. Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx of
PENN's School of Engineering in fatigue properties of metals;
WHEREAS, the Sponsor desires to support such research conducted by PENN in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT;
WHEREAS, the research program contemplated by this AGREEMENT is of mutual
interest to SPONSOR and PENN and furthers the educational, scholarship and
research objectives of PENN as a nonprofit, tax-exempt educational institution
and may benefit both SPONSOR and PENN through the creation or discovery of new
inventions;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the promises and
mutual covenants contained herein, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the
parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION means PENN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY and any
information or materials in tangible form that is marked as confidential or
proprietary to PENN at the time it is delivered to SPONSOR, and any other
information that is furnished orally if PENN identifies such information as
confidential or proprietary when it is disclosed and promptly confirms such
designation in writing within thirty (30) days after such disclosure.
1.2. EFFECTIVE DATE means the first date written above.
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1.3 LICENSE AGREEMENT means the License Agreement between the SPONSOR and
PENN of even date herewith.
1.4 PENN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY means and includes all technical
information, inventions, trade secrets, developments, discoveries, software,
know-how, methods, techniques, formulae, data, processes and other proprietary
ideas, whether or not patentable or copyrightable, that are first conceived,
discovered, developed or reduced to practice in the conduct of the SPONSORED
RESEARCH.
1.5 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR is Xx. Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx who has agreed to serve
as PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR for the SPONSORED RESEARCH and shall be responsible
for the administration and supervision of the SPONSORED RESEARCH.
1.6 SPONSORED RESEARCH means the research program described in Attachment
A to this AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE 2. SPONSORED RESEARCH
2.1 PENN shall commence the SPONSORED RESEARCH promptly after the
EFFECTIVE DATE of this AGREEMENT and upon payment by SPONSOR of any funds owed,
and shall use reasonable efforts to conduct such SPONSORED RESEARCH
substantially in accordance with the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT.
SPONSOR acknowledges that PENN and the PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR shall have the
freedom to conduct and supervise the SPONSORED RESEARCH in a manner consistent
with PENN's research mission. This AGREEMENT shall not be construed to limit
the freedom of individuals participating in the SPONSORED RESEARCH to engage in
any other research.
2.2 If the services of the PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR become unavailable to
PENN for any reason, PENN shall be entitled to designate another member of its
faculty who is acceptable to both parties to serve as the PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
of the SPONSORED RESEARCH. If a substitute PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR has not been
designated within sixty (60) days after the original PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
ceases his or her services under this AGREEMENT, either party may terminate this
AGREEMENT upon written notice thereof to the other party, subject to the
provisions of Article 7.
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ARTICLE 3. TERM OF AGREEMENT
3.1 The initial term of this AGREEMENT shall begin on the EFFECTIVE DATE
of this AGREEMENT and shall end on July _, 1995 unless terminated sooner
pursuant to Sections 2.2 or 8.1 hereof. This AGREEMENT may be extended or
renewed only by the parties' mutual written agreement, which shall be
incorporated as an attached to this AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE 4. REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS, PAYMENTS
4.1 SPONSOR agrees to reimburse PENN for all direct and indirect costs
incurred in the conduct of the SPONSORED RESEARCH in an amount not to exceed the
total amount of $200,000.00 as set forth in Attachment A. SPONSOR acknowledges
that this amount is a good faith estimate only and not a guarantee of the cost
to conduct the SPONSORED RESEARCH. If at any time PENN determines that it will
require additional funds for the SPONSORED RESEARCH, it shall notify SPONSOR and
provide an estimate of the additional amount. SPONSOR shall not be liable for
any costs in excess of the amount of $200,000.00 as set forth in Attachment A
unless it has agreed in writing to provide additional funds.
4.2 SPONSOR agrees to make payments to PENN at the rate of $11,112 per
month for eighteen months beginning October 15, 1995. All payments are to be
made by check payable in United States dollars, to "The Trustees of the
University of Pennsylvania", and sent to the address set forth in Section 10.5.
4.3 PENN shall maintain accurate records and books of account relating to
this AGREEMENT in accordance with accepted accounting practices, and shall make
such records and books available to SPONSOR upon reasonable notice during PENN's
normal business hours, but not more frequently than once each calendar year.
4.4 SPONSOR agrees that title to any equipment, laboratory animals, or any
other materials made or acquired with funds provided under this AGREEMENT shall
vest in PENN, and such equipment, animals, or materials shall remain the
property of PENN following termination of this AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE 5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
5.1 Prosecution of Patent Applications and
Maintenance of Patents
5.1.1 PENN agrees to provide promptly to SPONSOR a complete written
disclosure of any PENN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY reasonably considered
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patentable. SPONSOR agrees to advise PENN, no later than thirty (30) days after
receipt of such disclosure, whether it requests PENN to file and prosecute a
United States patent application related to such PENN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. If
SPONSOR does not request PENN to file and prosecute a patent application, PENN
may proceed with such preparation and prosecution at its own cost and expense;
but such patent applications shall be excluded from SPONSOR's right under the
License Agreement.
5.1.2 The mutual rights and obligations of the parties with respect
to filing, maintenance and prosecution of patents and patent applications
respecting PENN's INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY shall be as set forth in the LICENSE
AGREEMENT.
5.2 The preparation, prosecution, and maintenance of copyright, trademark
and other intellectual property applications for the PENN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
shall be subject to the provisions of Section 5.1.
5.3 PENN shall retain all right, title and interest in and to the PENN
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY and any patents, copyrights and other intellectual
property protections related thereto, regardless of which party prepares and
prosecutes the applications associated therewith, or maintains any resulting
patents, copyrights or other intellectual property protections, subject to any
express license granted to SPONSOR under the LICENSE AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE 6. CONFIDENTIALITY
The rights and obligations of the parties respecting Confidential
Information of the parties received pursuant to this Agreement shall be as set
forth in the License Agreement.
ARTICLE 7. PUBLICATION, USE OF NAME
7.1 SPONSOR acknowledges that the basic objective of research activities
at PENN is the generation of new knowledge and its expeditious dissemination.
To further that objective, PENN retains the right, at its discretion, to
demonstrate, publish or publicize a description of the results of the SPONSORED
RESEARCH, subject to the provisions of Section 8.2 below.
7.2 Should the PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR desire to disclose publicly, in
writing or by oral presentation, the results of the SPONSORED RESEARCH, the
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR shall notify SPONSOR and PENN in writing of his or her
intention at least thirty (30) days before such disclosure. The PRINCIPAL
INVESTIGATOR shall include with such notice a description of the oral
presentation or, in the case of a manuscript or other proposed written
disclosure, a current draft of such written disclosure. SPONSOR may request
PENN, no later than thirty (30) days following the receipt of such
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notice, to file a patent, copyright or other application related to PENN
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY contained in such disclosure. All such filings shall be
subject to the provisions of ARTICLE 5 of this Agreement. Upon receipt of such
request, PENN and the PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR shall arrange a short delay in
publication not to exceed sixty (60) days, to permit filing of a patent
application, copyright or other application by PENN.
7.3 PENN agrees not to use the SPONSOR's name without the SPONSOR's prior
written consent except that PENN may acknowledge the SPONSOR's funding of this
SPONSORED RESEARCH in scientific publications and in listings of SPONSORED
RESEARCH projects. SPONSOR agrees not to use PENN's name, or the name of any
trustee, officer, faculty member, student or employee thereof, except in a
manner consistent with the provisions of the LICENSE AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE 8. TERMINATION
8.1 In addition to the termination right set forth in Section 2.2 hereof,
either party may terminate this AGREEMENT effective upon written notice to the
other party, if the other party breaches any of the terms or conditions of this
AGREEMENT and fails to cure such breach within sixty (60) days after receiving
written notice thereof.
8.2 This AGREEMENT shall automatically terminate upon the occurrence of a
Bankruptcy Event, as defined in the LICENSE AGREEMENT.
8.3 In addition, either party may terminate this AGREEMENT for any reason
upon ninety (90) days prior written notice to the other party.
8.4 In the event of termination of this AGREEMENT prior to its stated term
whether for breach or for any other reason whatsoever, PENN shall be entitled to
retain from the payments made by SPONSOR prior to termination PENN's reasonable
costs of concluding the work in progress. Allowable costs include, without
limitation, all costs or noncancellable commitments incurred prior to the
receipt, or issuance, by PENN of the notice of termination, and the full cost of
each student and faculty member supported hereunder through the end of such
commitments. In the event of termination, PENN shall submit a final report of
all costs incurred and all funds received under this AGREEMENT within sixty (60)
days after the effective termination date. The report shall be accompanied by a
check in the amount of any excess of funds advanced over costs and allowable
commitments incurred. In case of a deficit of funds, the SPONSOR agrees to pay
PENN the amount needed to cover costs and allowable commitments incurred by PENN
under this AGREEMENT.
8.5 Termination of this AGREEMENT shall not affect the rights and
obligations of the parties accrued prior to termination hereof. The provisions
of ARTICLES
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5, entitled "Intellectual Property"; 9, entitled "Disclaimer of Warranties,
Indemnification"; and 10, entitled "Additional Provisions", shall survive such
termination.
ARTICLE 9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, INDEMNIFICATION
9.1 PENN MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO ANY MATTER
WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE
CONDUCT, COMPLETION, SUCCESS OR PARTICULAR RESULTS OF THE SPONSORED RESEARCH, OR
THE CONDITION OF ANY INVENTION(S) OR PRODUCT(S), WHETHER TANGIBLE OR INTANGIBLE,
CONCEIVED, DISCOVERED, OR DEVELOPED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE OWNERSHIP,
MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE SPONSORED RESEARCH
OR ANY SUCH INVENTION OR PRODUCT. PENN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES SUFFERED BY SPONSOR OR ANY OTHER PERSON
RESULTING FROM THE SPONSORED RESEARCH OR THE USE OF ANY SUCH INVENTION OR
PRODUCT.
9.2 SPONSOR agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless PENN, the
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR and any of PENN's faculty, students, employees, trustees,
officers, affiliates and agents (hereinafter referred to collectively as the
"INDEMNIFIED PERSONS") from and against any and all liability, claims, lawsuits,
losses, damages, costs or expenses (including documented attorneys' fees), which
the INDEMNIFIED PERSONS may hereafter incur, suffer or be required to pay as a
result of SPONSOR'S use of the results of SPONSORED RESEARCH or any PENN
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY or as a result any breach of this AGREEMENT or any
wrongful act or omission of SPONSOR, its employees, affiliates, contractors,
licensees or agents. PENN shall notify SPONSOR upon learning of the institution
or threatened institution of any such liability, claims, lawsuits, losses,
damages, costs and expenses and PENN shall cooperate with SPONSOR in every
proper way in the defense or settlement thereof at SPONSOR'S request and
expense.
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ARTICLE 10. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
10.1 In the event that a party to this AGREEMENT perceives the existence of
a dispute with the other party concerning any right or duty provided for herein,
the parties shall, as soon as practicable, confer in an attempt to resolve the
dispute. In the event that resolution of the dispute is not forthcoming, the
parties shall consult with a view toward submitting the dispute to mediation or
arbitration under mutually acceptable terms. There is no enforceable obligation
to enter into mediation or arbitration conferred by this paragraph.
10.2 No rights hereunder may be assigned by SPONSOR, directly or by merger
or other operation of law, except in a manner consistent with the terms of the
LICENSE AGREEMENT limiting such assignments. Any prohibited assignment of this
AGREEMENT or the rights hereunder shall be null and void. No assignment shall
relieve SPONSOR of responsibility for the performance of any accrued obligations
which it has prior to such assignment. This AGREEMENT shall inure to the
benefit of permitted assigns of SPONSOR.
10.3 A waiver by either party of a breach or violation of any provision of
this AGREEMENT will not constitute or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent
breach or violation of that provision or as a waiver of any breach or violation
of any other provision of this AGREEMENT.
10.4 Nothing herein shall be deemed to establish a relationship of
principal and agent between PENN and SPONSOR, nor any of their agents or
employees for any purpose whatsoever. This AGREEMENT shall not be construed as
constituting PENN and SPONSOR as partners, or as creating any other form of
legal association or arrangement which would impose liability upon one party for
the act or failure to act of the other party.
10.5 Notices, payments, statements, reports and other communications under
this AGREEMENT shall be writing and shall be deemed to have been received as of
the date dispatched if sent by public courier (e.g. Federal Express) or by
express mail, return receipt requested and addressed as follows:
If to PENN:
Office of Research Administration
University of Pennsylvania
000 Xxxxx 00xx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000
Attn: Executive Director
Office of General Counsel
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221 College Hall
University of Pennsylvania
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000
Attn: General Counsel
If to SPONSOR:
Tensiodyne Corporation
11835 West Olympic Xxxxxxxxx
Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxx Xxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
cc: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, Esquire
Wolf, Block, Xxxxxx and Xxxxx-Xxxxx
12th Floor Packard Building
S.E. Cor. 00xx & Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000
10.6 This AGREEMENT embodies the entire understanding between the parties
relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior understandings
and agreements, whether written or oral. This AGREEMENT may not be varied
except by a written document signed by duly authorized representatives of both
parties.
10.7 Any of the provisions of this AGREEMENT which are determined to be
invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall be ineffective to the extent
of such invalidity or unenforceability in such jurisdiction, without rendering
invalid or unenforceable the remaining provisions hereof or affecting the
validity or unenforceability of any of the terms of this AGREEMENT in any other
jurisdiction.
10.8 The headings and captions used in this AGREEMENT are for convenience
of reference only and shall not affect its construction or interpretation.
10.9 Nothing in this AGREEMENT, express or implied, is intended to confer
on any person other than the parties hereto or their permitted assigns, any
benefits, rights or remedies.
10.10 This AGREEMENT shall be construed and governed in accordance with the
laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without giving effect to conflict of
law provisions.
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10.11 PENN and SPONSOR shall not discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, sexual or affectional
preference, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, or handicap.
10.12 Neither party shall be liable for any failure to perform as required
by this AGREEMENT to the extent such failure to perform is due to circumstances
reasonably beyond such party's control, including, without limitation, labor
disturbances or labor disputes of any kind, accidents, failure of any
governmental approval required for full performance, civil disorders or
commotions, acts of aggression, acts of God, energy or other conservation
measures imposed by law or regulation, explosions, failure of utilities,
mechanical breakdowns, material shortages, disease, or other such occurrences.
10.13 All rights granted to SPONSOR by this AGREEMENT are contingent upon
compliance with United States laws and regulations controlling the export of
technical data, computer software, laboratory prototypes, and all other export
controlled commodities. These laws include, but are not limited to, the Arms
Export Control Act and the Export Administration Act as they may be amended.
SPONSOR shall not, directly or indirectly, export any export controlled
commodities, which are subject to this AGREEMENT, unless the required
authorization and/or license is obtained from the proper government agency(ies)
prior to export. By granting rights in this AGREEMENT, PENN does not represent
that export authorization or an export license will not be necessary or, if
necessary, that such authorization or export license will be granted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the duly authorized representatives of the parties
hereby execute this AGREEMENT as of the date first written above.
THE TRUSTEES OF THE [SPONSOR]
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
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Title: Managing Director Title: PRES.
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Date: August 26, 1993 Date: 9/9/93
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Acknowledged and Agreed to by
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR:
By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx
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Date: Aug 31, 93
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Attachment A
Summary of SPONSORED RESEARCH
Work Scope
1) Details of Program - See Attachment B
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Representative of SPONSOR
1) Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
2) Phone Number: (000) 000-0000
Period of Performance August 1, 1993 to July 31, 1995
Report Schedule Every sixty (60) days
Final report within thirty (30) days after termination
Budget: See Attachment C
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