Misuse and Inequitable Conduct Clause Samples

The Misuse and Inequitable Conduct clause defines the parties' obligations to avoid improper or dishonest behavior in relation to the agreement, particularly regarding the use or enforcement of intellectual property rights. In practice, this clause may address actions such as knowingly withholding relevant information, making false statements, or otherwise acting in bad faith during patent prosecution or enforcement. Its core function is to prevent parties from gaining unfair advantage or invalidating rights through unethical conduct, thereby promoting fairness and integrity in the contractual relationship.
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Misuse and Inequitable Conduct. The Seller has not engaged in patent or copyright misuse or any fraud or inequitable conduct in connection with any Seller IP that is Registered IP.
Misuse and Inequitable Conduct. None of the Acquired Corporations has engaged in patent or copyright misuse or any fraud or inequitable conduct in connection with any Company IP that is Registered IP.
Misuse and Inequitable Conduct. The Company has not engaged in patent or copyright misuse or any fraud or inequitable conduct in connection with any Company IP that is Registered IP.
Misuse and Inequitable Conduct. Neither the Target nor any of its Subsidiaries has engaged in patent or copyright misuse or any fraud or inequitable conduct in connection with any Target IP that is Registered IP.
Misuse and Inequitable Conduct. Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has engaged in patent or copyright misuse or any fraud or inequitable conduct in connection with any Registered IP on or prior to the Closing Date.
Misuse and Inequitable Conduct. Neither the Seller nor any Subsidiary has engaged in patent or copyright misuse or any fraud or inequitable conduct in connection with any Seller IP that is Registered IP.
Misuse and Inequitable Conduct. Seller has not engaged in patent misuse or any fraud or inequitable conduct in connection with any BU Intellectual Property that is Registered Intellectual Property.
Misuse and Inequitable Conduct. None of Seller Group has engaged in patent or copyright misuse or any fraud or inequitable conduct in connection with any Owned Business IP in connection with the Games or the Business.

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