Common use of Joint Action Clause in Contracts

Joint Action. If Arcutis notifies Hengrui that it (and/or its Sublicensee) desires to institute suit against such Third Party with respect to a Covered Infringement, and Hengrui notifies Arcutis within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice that Hengrui desires to institute suit jointly, the suit shall be brought jointly in the names of both Parties and all costs thereof shall be borne equally. Recoveries, if any, whether by judgment, award, decree or settlement, shall, after the reimbursement of each of Hengrui and Arcutis for its share of the joint costs in such action, be shared in relation to the damages suffered by each Party.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Exclusive Option and License Agreement (Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.), Exclusive Option and License Agreement (Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.)