Common use of CMOs Clause in Contracts

CMOs. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2.2 of this Agreement, Company shall establish processes related to the cell bank and drug substance processes as part of the Manufacturing Technology solely at a CMO. Company is recommended, but not required, to use [***] In the event that Company elects to use a CMO other than the aforementioned, Company shall be prohibited from establishing or transferring the Manufacturing Technology to any such CMO or geographical site except with the specific prior written approval of Novartis, in its sole discretion. Any contract with a CMO shall highlight the confidential nature of the Manufacturing Technology and the Antibody. If Company wishes to develop or generate its own cell line that does not use any Manufacturing Technology, Company may do so and may then use a CMO for its own cell line without requiring the prior consent of Novartis.