Common use of Abbott Clause in Contracts

Abbott. Metabasis hereby agrees that Sicor shall have the sole right, in its sole discretion, to initiate and control negotiations with ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Laboratories, Inc. and its Affiliates (collectively, "Abbott") regarding granting Abbott a license to the Licensed Technology. Metabasis shall not have the right to grant to Abbott a license to the Licensed Technology, or to participate in or influence any negotiations between Sicor and Abbott, without the prior written consent of Sicor.