Common use of Program Patents Clause in Contracts

Program Patents. As between the Parties, Lilly has the first right to bring and control any legal action in connection with any Infringement of any Program Patents at its own expense as it reasonably determines appropriate. Lilly shall keep Avidity reasonably informed of the status of such enforcement efforts for the Program Patents and shall consider in good faith Avidity’s comments thereon. Lilly shall provide Avidity with drafts of all material papers to be filed with the court and shall in good faith incorporate all reasonable comments thereto by Avidity before filing such papers. Avidity may, at its own expense, be represented in any such action by counsel of its own choice. If Lilly does not bring such legal action within [* * *] after the notice provided pursuant to Section 8.3.1, Avidity may bring and control any legal action in connection with such Infringement of any Program Patents at its own expense as it reasonably determines appropriate so long as Lilly does not reasonably object to such action.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Research Collaboration and License Agreement (Avidity Biosciences, Inc.), Research Collaboration and License Agreement (Avidity Biosciences, Inc.)