Common use of In the Territory Clause in Contracts

In the Territory. If a Product Patent or Additional Joint Patent in the Territory becomes the subject of any proceeding commenced by a Third Party in connection with an opposition, action for declaratory judgment, nullity action, interference or other attack upon the validity, title or enforceability thereof, then Artiva shall have the first right, but not the obligation, to control such defense at its own expense using counsel of its own choice. If Artiva decides that it does not wish to defend against such action, it shall notify GCLC reasonably in advance of all applicable deadlines, and GCLC shall thereafter have the right, but not the obligation, to assume defense of such action at its own expense.

In the Territory. If a Product GCLC Core Patent or Additional Joint Patent in the Territory becomes the subject of any proceeding commenced by a Third Party in connection with an opposition, action for declaratory judgment, nullity action, interference or other attack upon the validity, title or enforceability thereof, then Artiva shall have the first right, but not the obligation, to control such defense at its own expense using counsel of its own choice. If Artiva decides that it does not wish to defend against such action, it shall notify GCLC reasonably in advance of all applicable deadlines, and GCLC shall thereafter have the right, but not the obligation, to assume defense of such action at its own expense.