ABATEMENT OF INFRINGEMENT. 9.1 Each Party shall notify the other of any suspected infringement of any INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS covering the LICENSED VARIETY. CERES will have the exclusive right, but no obligation, at its own discretion and expense, to take any action to enforce and to initiate and prosecute suits for infringement of the INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. CERES and IGER will consult with each other upon a course of action and enforcement strategy. CERES will be responsible for the conduct of any such enforcement action, and IGER will reasonably cooperate with CERES to effect the enforcement action, and if appropriate, determine a settlement position. CERES shall be responsible for retaining counsel and shall promptly notify IGER following retention of counsel, and IGER agrees to be represented by such counsel as may be required for any enforcement action or settlement. For purposes of settlement, CERES shall be the contact with the parties’ counsel as well as the opposing party(ies) and shall have the right to enter into settlements. CERES shall keep IGER advised as to all developments with respect to the enforcement action and settlement discussions, which includes supplying to IGER copies of all papers received and filed in sufficient time for IGER to comment thereon. IGER may attend any and all meetings with the parties’ counsel and the opposing side for settlement purposes. IGER agrees to voluntarily join in any action brought by CERES as a party plaintiff/defendant, if necessary, at the expense of CERES. If necessary, IGER agrees to enter into a joint defense agreement.
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Samples: Collaboration Agreement (Ceres, Inc.), Collaboration Agreement (Ceres, Inc.), Collaboration Agreement (Ceres, Inc.)
