JPC Decisions Clause Samples
The 'JPC Decisions' clause defines how decisions are made by the Joint Project Committee (JPC) within a collaborative agreement. Typically, this clause outlines the voting procedures, quorum requirements, and the scope of authority granted to the JPC, such as approving project milestones or resolving disputes between parties. For example, it may specify that decisions require a majority vote of committee members or that certain actions need unanimous consent. The core function of this clause is to establish a clear and efficient decision-making process for joint project governance, thereby minimizing ambiguity and potential conflicts between the parties involved.
JPC Decisions. Other than as set forth herein, in order to make any decision required of it hereunder, the JPC must have present (in person, by videoconference or telephonically) at least one member of each Party. The Parties will endeavor to make decisions of the JPC by consensus; provided that GSK will have the tie-breaking vote in the event of any dispute; provided, further, that no decision by GSK may be in conflict with any of the terms of this Agreement (including by amending or increasing any obligations on Surface or any of its Affiliates or by granting any licenses or other rights to GSK or any of its Affiliates that, in each case, are not expressly set forth in this Agreement).
JPC Decisions. Subject to Section 15.2.1(b), if applicable, in the event of a dispute or failure to reach unanimous agreement on any matter before the Joint Patent Committee, such dispute or failure to agree shall be submitted to the chief patent counsels of each Party for resolution, subject to the provisions of Article 15 (Intellectual Property Matters) that determine which Party has control and final decision-making authority with respect to certain matters related to the Prosecution and Maintenance and enforcement of Patents. Subject to Section 20.6.1 (Choice of Law) regarding Patent Disputes and Section 15.2.1(b), if applicable, any other such dispute or failure to agree not resolved by the chief patent counsels of the Parties may be referred to the JSC for resolution.
JPC Decisions. In the event of a dispute within the Joint Patent Committee, such dispute shall be submitted to [*] for resolution; provided, however, that [*].