Common use of Shared Software Clause in Contracts

Shared Software. The Parties acknowledge and agree that (i) each of the three categories of ▇▇▇▇ Core Software set forth in the definition of such term may include discrete Software code (e.g., routines, drivers and linked libraries) that originated from, or were adapted from Software created by NETGEAR prior to the Separation Time, and (ii) such discrete items of ▇▇▇▇ Core Software, derivatives of such ▇▇▇▇ Core Software, and Software from which such ▇▇▇▇ Core Software was derived, are being used or are held for use by NETGEAR in its products other than the ▇▇▇▇ Products (such Software as described in clauses (i) and (ii), the “Shared Software”). Accordingly, the Parties agree that the Other IP embodied in or by such Shared Software shall be considered “▇▇▇▇ Other IP” for purposes of this Agreement and licensed to NETGEAR pursuant to Section 2.5 of this Agreement.