Common use of Defensive Termination Clause in Contracts

Defensive Termination. The Limited Technology Patent License (except with respect to Microsoft’s implementing services for, and providing services to, Yahoo! and its Authorized Affiliates) and the Optional Patent License (if it is acquired by Microsoft) are conditioned on Microsoft and its Affiliates not filing any judicial or administrative action for patent infringement against [*]. In the event of such an action, Yahoo! has the right to terminate the Optional Patent License and the Limited Technology Patent License (“Defensive Termination”). Upon any such Defensive Termination, and notwithstanding the licenses granted in Sections 2.3 and 2.4, Yahoo! shall have the same rights and remedies as Microsoft with respect to any patent infringement claim, including the right to seek damages for past infringement. Defensive Termination by Yahoo! shall not affect the Search Agreement or the performance or obligations of Microsoft thereunder.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: License Agreement, License Agreement (Yahoo Inc)