Common use of Base Technology Clause in Contracts

Base Technology. In the event that any Pharmacopeia Base Technology or Organon Base Technology is infringed or misappropriated by a Third Party, or is subject to a declaratory judgement action arising from such infringement or misappropriation, Pharmacopeia and Organon shall promptly notify the other Party. It is understood and agreed that Pharmacopeia shall have the sole right to initiate and conduct legal proceedings to enforce the Pharmacopeia Base Technology against any infringement or misappropriation or defend any declaratory judgment action relating thereto, at its sole expense, and that Organon shall have the sole right to initiate and conduct legal proceedings to enforce the Organon Base Technology against any infringement or misappropriation or defend any declaratory judgment action relating thereto, at its sole expense.