EX-10.2 2 logc-ex102_132.htm EX-10.2 logc-ex102_132.htm

 

Exhibit 10.2

 

CERTAIN CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT, MARKED BY [***], HAS BEEN OMITTED BECAUSE IT IS NOT MATERIAL AND IS THE TYPE OF INFORMATION THAT LOGICBIO THERAPEUTICS, INC. TREATS AS PRIVATE OR CONFIDENTIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMENDED AND RESTATED

EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH COLLABORATION, LICENSE AND OPTION AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

LOGICBIO THERAPEUTICS, INC.

AND

CANBRIDGE CARE PHARMA HONG KONG LIMITED

 

 

Dated October 2, 2022

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Schedules and Exhibits

Schedule 1.69Existing In-License Agreements

Schedule 1.114LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights

Schedule 2.2.1Permitted Subcontractors

Schedule 7.2Disclosure Schedule

Schedule 7.2.15Manufacturing Agreements

 

Exhibit ATechnology Transfer Requirements

Exhibit BPompe and Fabry Research Plan

 

 

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AMENDED AND RESTATED

EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH COLLABORATION, LICENSE AND OPTION AGREEMENT

This Amended and Restated Exclusive Research Collaboration, License and Option Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of October 2, 2022 (the “Restatement Date”) by and between CANbridge Care Pharma Hong Kong Limited, a Hong Kong limited liability company, having its registered address at FLAT/RM A 12/F, ZJ300, 300 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong (“CANbridge”) and LogicBio Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation having its principal place of business at 65 Hayden Ave., Floor 2, Lexington, MA 02421, United States (“LogicBio”).  CANbridge and LogicBio are sometimes referred to herein individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Parties entered into that certain Exclusive Research Collaboration, License and Option Agreement dated April 26, 2021 (such date is the “Effective Date” and such agreement is the “Original Agreement”); and

WHEREAS, the Parties now desire to amend and restate the Original Agreement on the terms set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereto agree as follows:

Article 1
DEFINITIONS

1.1

Accounting Standards” means United States generally accepted accounting principles or International Financial Reporting Standards, as applicable, which principles or standards are currently used at the relevant time and consistently applied by the applicable Party.

1.2

Acquirer” has the meaning given in Section 2.6.2 (Effect of Change of Control on Exclusivity).

1.3

Acquisition Transaction” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.6.3 (Acquisition of Competing Product).

1.4

Adverse Event” means any untoward medical occurrence in a human clinical study subject or in a patient who is administered a product, whether or not considered related to such product, including any undesirable sign (including abnormal laboratory findings of clinical concern), symptom, or disease associated with the use of a product.

1.5

Affiliate” means any Person directly or indirectly controlled by, controlling, or under common control with, a Party, but only for so long as such control continues.  For purposes of this definition, “control” (including, with correlative meanings, “controlled by,” “controlling,” and “under common control with”) will be presumed to exist with respect to a Person in the event of the possession, direct or indirect, of (a) the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person (whether through ownership of securities, by contract, including without limitation, variable interest entity contractual arrangements or otherwise), or (b) more than 50% of the voting securities or other comparable equity interests.  The Parties acknowledge that in the case of certain entities organized under the laws of certain countries outside of the United States, the maximum percentage ownership permitted by law for a foreign investor may be less than 50%, and that in such case, such lower percentage will be substituted in the preceding sentence, provided

 


 

that such foreign investor has the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person.  Neither of the Parties will be deemed to be an “Affiliate” of the other solely as a result of their entering into this Agreement.

1.6

Agreement Payments” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.8 (Income Tax Withholding).

1.7

Applicable Law” means applicable laws, statutes, rules, regulations, and other pronouncements having the effect of law of any Governmental Authority that may be in effect from time to time, including disclosure obligations required by any securities exchange or securities commission having authority over a Party and any applicable rules, regulations, guidances, or other requirements of any Regulatory Authority that may be in effect from time to time.

1.8

Applicant” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.8.2 (Access to Confidential Information).

1.9

Applicant Response” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.8.3(b) (Disclosure of Applicant’s Response).

1.10

Assigned Regulatory Submissions” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.3(a) (Transfer of Other Assigned Regulatory Submissions).

1.11

Bankruptcy Filing” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.3 (Termination for Insolvency).

1.12

Bayh-Dole Act” means the Patent and Trademark Law Amendments Act of 1980, as amended, codified at 35 U.S.C. §§ 200-212, as well as any regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, including 37 C.F.R. Part 401, and any successor statutes or regulations.

1.13

Biosimilar Application” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.8.1 (Response to Biosimilar Applicants; Notice).

1.14

Biosimilar Product” means, with respect to a Product, in a country, any gene therapy product or genetic medicine product, as applicable, that is a generic, biosimilar, or interchangeable product with respect to such product sold by a Third Party [***] and that (a) is subject to a license for administration to humans under Section 351(a) or 351(k) of the PHSA and (i) contains an active ingredient that is the same as the active ingredient of such product or (ii) is “biosimilar” (as defined in Section 351(i)(2) of the PHSA) or “interchangeable” (as defined in Section 351(i)(3) of the PHSA) to such product (or otherwise bioequivalent, biosimilar, interchangeable, or the like, in each case, to such product under analogous laws for gene therapy products or genetic medicine products), (b) has been licensed as a similar biological medicinal product by EMA pursuant to Directive 2001/83/EC, as may be amended, or any subsequent or superseding law, statute or regulation, or (c) has otherwise received Regulatory Approval as a generic, biosimilar, bioequivalent, or interchangeable product from another applicable Regulatory Authority in such country, including by referencing Regulatory Approvals (or data therein) of such product, or, in each case, (a), (b), or (c), an analogous law, statute, or regulation for gene therapy products or genetic medicine products.

1.15

BPCIA” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.8.1 (Response to Biosimilar Applicants; Notice).

1.16

Breaching Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.2.1 (Material Breach and Cure Period).

1.17

Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or bank or other public holiday in Boston, Massachusetts, the People’s Republic of China or Hong Kong.

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1.18

Calendar Quarter” means the respective periods of three consecutive calendar months ending on March 31st, June 30th, September 30th, or December 31st in any Calendar Year; provided, however, that the first Calendar Quarter of the Term will extend from the Effective Date to the end of the first complete Calendar Quarter thereafter and the last Calendar Quarter of the Term will end on the effective date of termination or expiration of the Agreement.

1.19

Calendar Year” means any calendar year beginning on January 1st and ending on December 31st, provided, however, that the first Calendar Year of the Term will begin on the Effective Date and end on December 31 and the last Calendar Year of the Term will end on the effective date of termination or expiration of the Agreement.

1.20

CANbridge” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

1.21

CANbridge Background Improvement Know-How” means any Know-How that (a) is Created by or on behalf of either Party or its Affiliates in connection with the performance of activities under this Agreement, (b) constitutes an improvement to CANbridge Background Technology disclosed to LogicBio or its Affiliates in performance of this Agreement and (c) is not LogicBio Background Improvement Technology, in each case to the extent such Know-How relates specifically to a Target or a Product (including any gene therapy construct encapsulated in the Product).

1.22

CANbridge Background Improvement Patent Right” means any Patent Right that claims CANbridge Background Improvement Know-How.

1.23

CANbridge Background Improvement Technology” means collectively, (a) the CANbridge Background Improvement Know-How and (b) CANbridge Background Improvement Patent Rights.

1.24

CANbridge Background Know-How” means all Know-How, other than Joint Collaboration Know-How and CANbridge Collaboration Know-How, that CANbridge or any of its Affiliates Controls as of the Effective Date or that comes into the Control of CANbridge or any of its Affiliates during the Term and that is disclosed to LogicBio or its Affiliate under this Agreement.

1.25

CANbridge Background Patent Right” means any Patent Right, other than any Joint Collaboration Patent Right or CANbridge Collaboration Patent Right, that CANbridge or any of its Affiliates Controls as of the Effective Date or that comes into the Control of CANbridge or any of its Affiliates during the Term and that is disclosed to LogicBio or its Affiliate under this Agreement.

1.26

CANbridge Background Technology” means (a) the CANbridge Background Know-How and (b) CANbridge Background Patent Rights.

1.27

CANbridge Collaboration Know-How” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.2(a) (CANbridge Collaboration Technology).

1.28

CANbridge Collaboration Patent Rights” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.2(a) (CANbridge Collaboration Technology).

1.29

CANbridge Collaboration Technology” means (a) the CANbridge Collaboration Know-How and (b) CANbridge Collaboration Patent Rights.

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1.30

CANbridge Field” means the treatment, diagnosis or prevention of any and all indications in humans.

1.31

CANbridge House Marks” means CANbridge’s and its Affiliates’ trade names, corporate names and corporate logos.

1.32

CANbridge Indemnitee” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.1 (Indemnification by LogicBio).

1.33

CANbridge Licensed Know-How” means all Know-How that (a) is Controlled by CANbridge or any of its Affiliates as of the Effective Date or during the Term, (b) is not generally known, and (c) is [***] to perform LogicBio’s obligations under this Agreement.

1.34

CANbridge Licensed Patent Right” means any Patent Right that (a) is Controlled by CANbridge or any of its Affiliates as of the Effective Date or during the Term and (b) claims CANbridge Licensed Know-How or is otherwise [***] to perform LogicBio’s obligations under this Agreement.

1.35

CANbridge Licensed Technology” means collectively, (a) the CANbridge Licensed Know-How and (b) CANbridge Licensed Patent Rights.

1.36

“CANbridge Product Technology” means all Patent Rights and Know-How that (a) are Controlled by CANbridge or its Affiliates on the date of termination of this Agreement and (b) are [***] prior to the date of termination to Exploit any Product in the Territory in the CANbridge Field.

1.37

CANbridge Response” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.8.3(c) (Preparation of CANbridge Response).

1.38

CANbridge Share” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3.4 (New In-License Agreement Upfront / Milestones).

1.39

Change of Control” means, with respect to a Party, that: (a) any Third Party acquires directly or indirectly the beneficial ownership of any voting security of such Party, or if the percentage ownership of such Third Party in the voting securities of such Party is increased through stock redemption, cancellation, or other recapitalization, and immediately after such acquisition or increase such Third Party is, directly or indirectly, the beneficial owner of voting securities representing more than 50% of the total voting power of all of the then-outstanding voting securities of such Party; (b) a merger, consolidation, recapitalization, or reorganization of such Party is consummated, other than any such transaction that would result in shareholders or equity holders of such Party immediately prior to such transaction owning more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of the surviving entity (or its parent entity) immediately following such transaction; (c) the shareholders or equity holders of such Party approve a plan of complete liquidation of such Party, or an agreement for the sale or disposition by such Party of all or substantially all of such Party’s assets, other than pursuant to the transaction described above or to an Affiliate; or (d) the sale or transfer to a Third Party of all or substantially all of such Party’s consolidated assets taken as a whole.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, any transaction or series of transactions effected for the purpose of financing the operations of the applicable Party or one or more of its applicable Affiliates (such as a public offering of equity securities to investors) will not be deemed a “Change of Control” for purposes of this Agreement.

1.40

Claim” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.1 (Indemnification by LogicBio).

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1.41

Clinical Trial” means any clinical trial in humans that is designed to generate data in support or maintenance of an IND or MAA, or other similar marketing application, including any Phase I Clinical Trial, Phase I/II Clinical Trial, Phase II Clinical Trial, Phase III Clinical Trial, Pivotal Clinical Trial, or any post-approval clinical trial in humans.

1.42

CMOmeans a Third Party contract manufacturing organization.

1.43

CMRI” means Children’s Medical Research Institute, an Australian corporation.

1.44

CMRI Agreement” means the License Agreement by and between LogicBio Australia and CMRI, dated as of [***], as the same may be amended from time to time in accordance with this Agreement.

1.45

Co-Owner” has the meaning set forth in the CMRI Agreement.

1.46

Combination Productmeans a product (a) that is sold in the form of a combination that contains or comprises a Product together with one or more other therapeutically active pharmaceutical agents (whether coformulated or copackaged or otherwise sold for a single price), (b) that contains or comprises a Product and is sold for a single invoice price together with any (i) companion diagnostic related to a Product, or (ii) product, process, service, or therapy other than a Product (such additional therapeutically active pharmaceutical agent, companion diagnostic, or product, process, service or therapy and each of (a) and (b)(i) or (b)(ii), an “Other Component”), or (c) that contains or comprises a Product and is defined as a “combination product” by the FDA pursuant to 21 C.F.R. §3.2(e) or its foreign equivalent.

1.47

Commercialization” means any and all activities directed to the marketing, promotion, distribution, offering for sale, sale, having sold, importing, having imported, exporting, having exported, or other commercialization of a pharmaceutical or biologic product, but excluding activities directed to Manufacturing, Development, or Medical Affairs. “Commercialize,” “Commercializing,” and “Commercialized” will be construed accordingly.

1.48

Commercially Reasonable Efforts” means, with respect to the efforts to be expended, or considerations to be undertaken, by a Party or its Affiliate with respect to any objective or activity to be undertaken hereunder, [***].

1.49

Competing Infringement” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.5.1 (Patent Enforcement; Notice).

1.50

Competing Product” means any [***], other than a Product, that [***], [***] and [***].

1.51

Confidential Information” means, with respect to a Party subject to Section 8.1.2 (Confidential Information), all Know-How or other information, including proprietary information and materials (whether or not patentable) regarding or embodying such Party’s technology, products, business information, or objectives, that is communicated by or on behalf of such Party (the “Disclosing Party” with respect to such information) to the other Party (the “Receiving Party” with respect to such information) or its permitted recipients, including information disclosed by such Party prior to the Effective Date pursuant to the Confidentiality Agreement, provided that LogicBio Background Improvement Know-How will be the Confidential Information of LogicBio regardless of which Party first disclosed any such LogicBio Background Improvement Know-How to the other Party.

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1.52

Confidentiality Agreement” means that certain Confidentiality Agreement, dated as of [***], by and between CANbridge Pharmaceuticals Inc. and LogicBio Therapeutics Inc.

1.53

Control” or “Controlledmeans, with respect to a Party, the possession by a Party or its Affiliates (whether by ownership, license, or otherwise, other than pursuant to this Agreement) of, (a) with respect to any tangible Know-How or Materials, the legal authority or right to physical possession of such tangible Know-How or Materials, with the right to provide such tangible Know-How or Materials to the other Party on the terms set forth herein, (b) with respect to Patent Rights, intangible Know-How, or other intellectual property, the legal authority or right to grant a license, sublicense, access, or right to use (as applicable) to the other Party under such Patent Rights, intangible Know-How, or other intellectual property on the terms set forth herein, or (c) with respect to a product or component thereof, the legal authority or right to grant a license, sublicense, access, or right to use (as applicable) to the other Party under Patent Rights that Cover or proprietary Know-How that is incorporated in or embodies such product or component on the terms set forth herein, in each case ((a), (b), and (c)), without breaching or otherwise violating the terms of any arrangement or agreement with a Third Party in existence as of the time such Party or its Affiliates would first be required hereunder to grant the other Party such access, right to use, license, or sublicense; provided that, [***]. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, a Party and its Affiliates will be deemed to not Control any of the foregoing (a)-(c) that are owned or controlled by a Third Party described in the definition of “Change of Control,” or such Third Party’s Affiliates (other than an Affiliate of such Party prior to the Change of Control) (each, an “Independent Affiliate”), (a) prior to the closing of such Change of Control, except to the extent that any such Patent Rights or Know-How were developed by such Third Party prior to such Change of Control using or incorporating such Party’s or its pre-existing Affiliate’s Know-How or Patent Rights, or (b) after such Change of Control to the extent that such Patent Rights or Know-How are developed or conceived by such Third Party or its Affiliates (other than such Party) after such Change of Control without using or incorporating such Party’s or its pre-existing Affiliate’s Know-How or Patent Rights and are not developed or conceived by personnel who were employees or consultants of such Party or its pre-existing Affiliates.

1.54

Cover,” “Covering” or “Covered” means, with respect to a particular subject matter at issue and a relevant Patent Right or individual claim in such Patent Right, as applicable, that the manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale, or importation of such subject matter would infringe such Patent Right or, as to a pending claim included in such Patent Right, the making, using, keeping, selling, offering for sale or importation of such compound or product would infringe such Patent Right if such pending claim were to issue in an issued patent without modification.

1.55

Created” means created, made, developed, invented, generated, conceived, or reduced to practice. “Create” and “Creating” have their correlative meanings.

1.56

Cure Period” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.2.1 (Material Breach and Cure Period).

1.57

Damages” means damages of any kind or nature (including claims for an account of profits), past, present, or future, arising from any claims (as such term is defined in Section 2.7 (Release)) based on acts or omissions occurring on or before the Restatement Date in any jurisdiction in the world or available under any state, provincial, federal, or international law, or the law of any country (or any other act, action, administrative rule or procedure, legislation or regulation of any kind or description), including any actual, general, specific, direct, indirect, commercial, economic, consequential, incidental, special, punitive, exemplary, or treble damages, that can be obtained directly, indirectly, or by way of contribution or indemnity, under any theory of liability whatsoever, including but not limited to, any liability that is contributory, strict, contractual or tortious in

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character, whether at law or in equity. The term “Damages” will also include loss of revenue, loss of expected profits or expected savings, extradition of infringer’s profits, fines, monetary penalties, court costs, interest, pre-judgment and post-judgment interest, attorney’s fees, expert fees, and any other related costs or expenses. “Damages” will specifically include damages for unknown claims (as such term is defined in Section 2.7 (Release)) that are based on acts or omissions occurring on or before the Restatement Date that are unknown to the claiming party as of the Restatement Date.

1.58

Debarred” means, with respect to an individual or entity, that such individual or entity has been debarred or suspended under 21 U.S.C. §335(a) or (b), the subject of a conviction described in Section 306 of the FD&C Act, excluded from a federal or governmental health care program, debarred from federal contracting, convicted of or pled nolo contendere to any felony, or to any federal or state legal violation (including misdemeanors) relating to prescription drug products or fraud, the subject to OFAC sanctions or on the OFAC list of specially designated nationals, or the subject of any similar sanction of any Governmental Authority in the Territory.

1.59

Development” means all internal and external research, development, and regulatory activities related to pharmaceutical or biologic products, including (a) research, toxicology testing and studies, non-clinical and preclinical testing, studies, and other activities, and Clinical Trials, and (b) preparation, submission, review, and development of data or information for the purpose of submission to a Regulatory Authority to obtain authorization to conduct Clinical Trials and to obtain, support, or maintain Regulatory Approval of a pharmaceutical or biologic product and interacting with Regulatory Authorities following receipt of Regulatory Approval in the applicable country or region for such pharmaceutical or biologic product regarding the foregoing, but excluding activities directed to Manufacturing, Medical Affairs, or Commercialization.  Development will include development and regulatory activities for additional forms, formulations, or indications for a pharmaceutical or biologic product after receipt of Regulatory Approval of such product (including label expansion), including Clinical Trials initiated following receipt of Regulatory Approval or any Clinical Trial to be conducted after receipt of Regulatory Approval that was mandated by the applicable Regulatory Authority as a condition of such Regulatory Approval with respect to an approved formulation or indication (such as post-marketing studies, observational studies, in each case, if required by any Regulatory Authority in any region in the Territory to support or maintain Regulatory Approval for a pharmaceutical or biologic product in such region). “Develop,” “Developing,” and “Developed” will be construed accordingly.

1.60

Development Milestone Event” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3.1 (Development Milestones).

1.61

Development Milestone Payment” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3.1 (Development Milestones).

1.62

Directed to” means, with respect to a given gene therapy product and a given Target, that such gene therapy product contains a nucleic acid sequence that encodes such Target, a homolog or ortholog of such Target, or a functional portion of such Target, homolog or ortholog.

1.63

Disclosing Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.51 (Confidential Information).

1.64

Dispute” has the meaning set forth in Section 12.1 ([***] Dispute Resolution Mechanism).

1.65

Divest” means, with respect to a Competing Product, the sale, exclusive license or other transfer by the applicable Party and its Affiliates of all of their development and commercialization rights with respect to such Competing Product to a Third Party without the retention or reservation of any

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development or commercialization obligation, interest or participation rights (other than solely an economic interest or the right to enforce customary terms contained in the relevant agreements effectuating such transaction).

1.66

Dollar” means the U.S. dollar, and “$” will be interpreted accordingly.

1.67

Effective Date” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

1.68

EMA” means the European Medicines Agency or any successor agency or authority having substantially the same function.

1.69

Existing In-License Agreement” means any agreement set forth in Schedule 1.69 (Existing In-License Agreements), as updated from time to time.

1.70

Exploit” means to make, have made, import, export, distribute, use, have used, keep, sell, have sold, or offer for sale, including to research, Develop, Manufacture, have Manufactured, perform or have performed Medical Affairs, Commercialize, register, modify, enhance, improve, or otherwise exploit. “Exploitation” and “Exploiting” will be construed accordingly.

1.71

FD&C Act” means the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time.

1.72

FDA” means the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or any successor agency thereto.

1.73

First Commercial Sale” means, on a country-by-country and product-by-product basis, the first sale of a given Product under this Agreement by CANbridge, its Affiliates, or its Sublicensees to an end user or prescriber for use, consumption, or resale of such product in a country in the Territory in the CANbridge Field where Regulatory Approval and (in the case of countries outside the U.S.) any necessary Pricing and Reimbursement Approval of the product has been obtained and where the sale results in a recordable Net Sale. “First Commercial Sale” will not include: [***].

1.74

Force Majeure” means any event beyond the reasonable control of the affected Party, including embargoes; war or acts of war, including terrorism, insurrections, riots, or civil unrest; strikes, lockouts, or other labor disturbances; pandemics, epidemics, fire, floods, earthquakes, or other acts of nature; or acts, omissions, or delays in acting by any Governmental Authority (including the refusal of the competent Governmental Authorities to issue required Regulatory Approvals due to reasons other than the affected Party’s negligence or willful misconduct or any other cause within the reasonable control of the affected Party); and failure of plant or machinery (provided, in each case, that such event or failure could not have been prevented by the exercise of skill, diligence, and prudence that would be reasonably and ordinarily expected from a skilled and experienced person engaged in the same type of undertaking under the same or similar circumstances). The Parties agree that the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that is ongoing as of the Effective Date (including related government orders) may be invoked as a Force Majeure for the purposes of this Agreement even though the pandemic is ongoing as of the Effective Date and those effects may be reasonably foreseeable (but are not known for certain) as of the Effective Date.

1.75

FTE” means a qualified full time person, or more than one person working the equivalent of a full-time person, where “full time” is based upon a total of [***] hours per Calendar Year of work carried out by one or more duly qualified employees of a Party or its Affiliates.

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1.76

FTE Costs” means, for any period, the [***] in such period.  FTEs will be pro‑rated on a daily basis if necessary.

1.77

FTE Rate” means [***] per annum, subject, in each case, to [***].

1.78

Good Laboratory Practices,” “GLP,” or “cGLP” means the then-current standards, practices and procedures promulgated or endorsed by the FDA as set forth in 21 C.F.R. Part 58 (or any successor statute or regulation), including related regulatory requirements imposed by the FDA and comparable regulatory standards, practices and procedures promulgated by the EMA, PMDA, or other Regulatory Authority applicable to the Territory, as they may be updated from time to time, including applicable guidelines promulgated under the ICH.

1.79

Good Manufacturing Practices,” “GMP,” or “cGMP” means the then-current and phase appropriate good manufacturing practices required by the FDA, as set forth in the FD&C Act, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder, for the Manufacture and testing of pharmaceutical materials, and comparable Applicable Law related to the manufacture and testing of pharmaceutical materials in jurisdictions outside the United States. “Good Manufacturing Practices,” “GMP,” or “cGMP” also means the quality guidelines promulgated by the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), including the ICH Q7A, titled “Q7A Good Manufacturing Practice Guidance for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients” and the policies promulgated thereunder, in each case, as they may be updated from time to time.

1.80

Governmental Authority” means any court, tribunal, arbitrator, agency, commission, department, ministry, official, authority, or other instrumentality of any nation, state, county, city, or other political subdivision thereof or of any multinational governmental body.

1.81

Greater China” means People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.

1.82

Immediate Patent Infringement Action” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.8.3(d) (Negotiation; LogicBio Rights).

1.83

In-License Agreements” means, collectively, the Existing In-License Agreements and the New In-License Agreements.

1.84

IND” means (a) an Investigational New Drug application as defined in the FD&C Act, as amended, and applicable regulations promulgated thereunder by the FDA, (b) a Clinical Trial authorization application for a product filed with a Regulatory Authority in any other regulatory jurisdiction outside the U.S., the filing of which (in the case of (a) or (b)) is necessary to commence or conduct clinical testing of a pharmaceutical or biologic product in humans in such jurisdiction, or (c) documentation issued by a Regulatory Authority that permits the conduct of clinical testing of a pharmaceutical or biologic product in humans in such jurisdiction.

1.85

IND Effective Date” means, with respect to a Product, the earlier of (a) the date that is [***] following the filing of the first IND for such Product in the U.S. in the CANbridge Field, if the filing Party or its Affiliates has not received any notice of a clinical hold (including any complete or partial clinical hold) or any other administrative delay from the FDA during such [***] period; provided that, if the filing party or its Affiliate does receive a notice of such a clinical hold (including any complete or partial clinical hold) or there is such other administrative delay, then the applicable date under this clause (a) for such Product will be the date on which the FDA lifts such clinical hold or such other administrative delay is otherwise resolved and the FDA first allows such Product to be administered to a human pursuant to such IND, or (b) the date on which such

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Product is first permitted by the applicable Regulatory Authority in a Major European Market to be administered to a human in the CANbridge Field pursuant to an IND in accordance with Applicable Law.

1.86

Indemnifying Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.3.1 (Indemnification Procedure; Notice).

1.87

Indemnitee” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.3.1 (Indemnification Procedure; Notice).

1.88

Independent Affiliate” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.53 (Control).

1.89

Infringed Patent List” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.8.3(d) (Negotiation; LogicBio Rights).

1.90

Infringement Action” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.5.2(a) ([***]).

1.91

Initial Patent List” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.8.3(a) (Preparation of Initial Patent List).

1.92

Initiating Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.5.2(f) (Infringement Actions for Infringements by Third Parties; Procedures).

1.93

Initiation” means, with respect to any Clinical Trial, [***].

1.94

Intellectual Property” means all Patent Rights, rights to Inventions, copyrights, design rights, trademarks, trade secrets, Know-How, materials, and all other intellectual property rights (whether registered or unregistered) and all applications and rights to apply for any of the foregoing anywhere in the world.

1.95

“Internal Revenue Code” means the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

1.96

Invention” means any process, method, utility, formulation, composition of matter, article of manufacture, material, creation, discovery or finding, or any improvement thereof, that is conceived, reduced to practice, or otherwise invented, whether patentable or not.

1.97

Joint Collaboration Know-How” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.2(c) (Joint Collaboration Technology).

1.98

Joint Collaboration Patent Right” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.2(c) (Joint Collaboration Technology).

1.99

Joint Collaboration Technology” means (a) the Joint Collaboration Know-How and (b) Joint Collaboration Patent Rights.

1.100

Know-How” means any (a) proprietary scientific or business information or materials, including records, improvements, modifications, techniques, assays, designs, protocols, formulas, data (including physical data, chemical data, toxicology data, animal data, raw data, clinical data, and analytical and quality control data), dosage regimens, control assays, product specifications, marketing, pricing and distribution costs, Inventions, algorithms, technology, forecasts, profiles, strategies, plans, results in any form whatsoever, know-how, and trade secrets (in each case,

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whether or not patentable, copyrightable, or otherwise protectable), and (b) any information embodied in chemical or biological materials or physical embodiments of any of the foregoing.

1.101

LogicBio” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

1.102

LogicBio Background Improvement Know-How” means any Know-How that (a) is Created by or on behalf of either Party or its Affiliates in connection with the performance of activities under this Agreement and (b) constitutes an improvement to LogicBio Background Technology disclosed to CANbridge or its Affiliate in performance of this Agreement, in each case to the extent such Know-How does not relate specifically to a Target or a Product (including any gene therapy construct encapsulated in the Product).

1.103

LogicBio Background Improvement Patent Right” means any Patent Right that claims LogicBio Background Improvement Know-How.

1.104

LogicBio Background Improvement Technology” means collectively, (a) the LogicBio Background Improvement Know-How and (b) LogicBio Background Improvement Patent Rights.

1.105

LogicBio Background Know-How” means all Know-How, other than Joint Collaboration Know-How and LogicBio Collaboration Know-How, that LogicBio or any of its Affiliates Controls as of the Effective Date or that comes into the Control of LogicBio or any of its Affiliates during the Term.

1.106

LogicBio Background Patent Right” means any Patent Right, other than any Joint Collaboration Patent Right or LogicBio Collaboration Patent Right, that LogicBio or any of its Affiliates Controls as of the Effective Date or that comes into the Control of LogicBio or any of its Affiliates during the Term.

1.107

LogicBio Background Technology” means (a) the LogicBio Background Know-How and (b) LogicBio Background Patent Rights.

1.108

LogicBio Collaboration Know-How” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.2(b) (LogicBio Collaboration Technology).

1.109

LogicBio Collaboration Patent Rights” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.2(b) (LogicBio Collaboration Technology).

1.110

LogicBio Collaboration Technology” means (a) the LogicBio Collaboration Know-How and (b) LogicBio Collaboration Patent Rights.

1.111

LogicBio House Marks” means LogicBio’s and its Affiliates’ trade names, corporate names and corporate logos.

1.112

LogicBio Indemnitee” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.2 (Indemnification by CANbridge).

1.113

LogicBio Licensed Know-How” means all Know-How that (a) is Controlled by LogicBio or any of its Affiliates as of the Effective Date or during the Term, (b) is not generally known, and (c) is [***] to Exploit any Product in the CANbridge Field, including, to the extent described in clauses (b) and (c), LogicBio’s interest in Joint Collaboration Know-How.

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1.114

LogicBio Licensed Patent Right means any Patent Right that (a) is Controlled by LogicBio or any of its Affiliates as of the Effective Date or during the Term and (b) (i) claims LogicBio Licensed Know-How or (ii) is otherwise [***] to Exploit any Product in the CANbridge Field, including, to the extent described in clauses (a) and (b), LogicBio’s interest in Joint Collaboration Patent Rights.  The LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights as of the Effective Date are set forth on Schedule 1.114 (LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights).

1.115

LogicBio Product-Specific Licensed Patent Right” means any LogicBio Licensed Patent Right that includes claims that specifically recite the composition of matter, formulation or method of use of a Product or that pertain solely to a Target.

1.116

LogicBio Technology” means collectively, (a) the LogicBio Licensed Know-How and (b) LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights.

1.117

LogicBio’s Knowledge” means the actual knowledge [***], of the following: [***].

1.118

Losses” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.1 (Indemnification by LogicBio).

1.119

MAA” means any biologics license application or other marketing authorization application, in each case, filed with the applicable Regulatory Authority in a country or other regulatory jurisdiction, which application is required to commercially market or sell a pharmaceutical or biologic product in such country or jurisdiction (and any amendments thereto), including all Biologics License Applications (BLA) or equivalent submitted to the FDA in the United States in accordance with the PHSA or any analogous application or submission with any Regulatory Authority outside of the United States.

1.120

Major European Markets” means the [***].

1.121

Major Market Country” means the [***].

1.122

Manufacture” means activities directed to manufacturing, manufacturing process development, processing, formulating, packaging, labeling, filling, finishing, assembly, quality assurance, quality control, testing, and release, shipping, or storage of any pharmaceutical or biologic product (or any components or process steps involving any product or any companion diagnostic), placebo, or comparator agent, as the case may be, including process development, qualification, and validation, scale-up, pre-clinical, clinical, and commercial manufacture and analytic development, product characterization, and stability testing, but excluding activities directed to Development, Commercialization, or Medical Affairs. “Manufacturing” will be construed accordingly.

1.123

Materials” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.2 (Transfer of Materials).

1.124

Medical Affairs” means activities conducted by a Party’s medical affairs departments (or, if a Party does not have a medical affairs department, the equivalent function thereof), including communications with key opinion leaders, medical education, symposia, advisory boards (to the extent related to medical affairs or clinical guidance), activities performed in connection with patient registries, other medical programs and communications, including educational grants, research grants (including conducting investigator-initiated studies), and charitable donations to the extent related to medical affairs and not to other activities that involve the promotion, marketing, sale, or other Commercialization of the Products and are not conducted by a Party’s medical affairs (or equivalent) departments.

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1.125

Mono Product” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.126 (Net Sales).

1.126

Net Sales” means the gross amounts invoiced by CANbridge or its Affiliates or Sublicensees (other than Third Party Distributors) (each, a “Selling Party”) under this Agreement to Third Parties (including to Third Party Distributors), for the sale, supply or other disposition of any Product, less the following deductions actually taken, paid, accrued, allowed, included, or allocated with respect to such sales of such product, and in accordance with the applicable Accounting Standards:

[***]

Notwithstanding the foregoing, [***].

In the case of any Combination Product sold in a given country in the Territory, Net Sales for the purpose of determining royalties and Sales Milestone Events of the Combination Product in such country will be calculated by [***].

If, on a country-by-country basis, the applicable Mono Product is sold separately in a country, but all of the Other Components in the Combination Product are not sold separately in such country, then Net Sales for the purpose of determining royalties and Sales Milestone Events of the Combination Product for such country will be calculated by [***].

If, on a country-by-country basis, the Product, included in the Combination Product is not sold separately as a Mono Product in such country, but all of the Other Components included in the Combination Product are sold separately in such country, then Net Sales for the purpose of determining royalties and Sales Milestone Events of the Combination Product for such country will be calculated by [***].

If neither the applicable Mono Product nor the Other Components in a Combination Product are sold separately in a given country, then [***].  

1.127

“New In-License Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3.2 (New In-License Agreements).

1.128

New License Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.3 (Survival of Sublicenses).

1.129

Non-Breaching Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.2.1 (Material Breach and Cure Period).

1.130

Original Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

1.131

Other Component(s)” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.126 (Net Sales).

1.132

Out-of-Pocket Costs” means, with respect to certain activities hereunder, [***].

1.133

Patent Challenge” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.5 (Termination for Patent Challenge).

1.134

Patent Rights” means any and all (a) patents, (b) patent applications, including all provisional and non-provisional applications, patent cooperation treaty (PCT) applications, substitutions, continuations, continuations-in-part, divisions and renewals, and all patent rights granted thereon, (c) all patents-of-addition, reissues, re-examinations and extensions or restorations by existing or future extension or restoration mechanisms, including supplementary protection certificates, patent

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term extensions, and equivalents thereof, (d) inventor’s certificates, letters patent, or (e) any other substantially equivalent form of government issued right, excluding any rights provided by Regulatory Exclusivity, substantially similar to any of the foregoing described in subsections (a) through (d) above, anywhere in the world.

1.135

Patent Term Extension” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.9 (Patent Term Extensions).

1.136

Per Product Annual Net Sales” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3 (Royalties).

1.137

Person” means any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, trust, business trust, joint venture, Governmental Authority, association or other entity.

1.138

Pharmacovigilance Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.5 (Pharmacovigilance).

1.139

Phase I Clinical Trial” means a Clinical Trial (or any arm thereof) of a pharmaceutical or biologic product with the endpoint of determining initial tolerance, safety, metabolism, pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamic information in single dose, single ascending dose, multiple dose, or multiple ascending dose regimens, that satisfies the requirements of U.S. federal regulation 21 C.F.R. § 312.21(a) and its successor regulation or equivalents in other jurisdictions.

1.140

Phase I/II Clinical Trial” means a Clinical Trial (or any arm thereof) of a pharmaceutical or biologic product with the endpoint of determining initial tolerance, safety, metabolism, pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamic information in single dose, single ascending dose, multiple dose, or multiple ascending dose regimens, and evaluating its effectiveness for a particular indication or indications in one or more specified doses or its short term tolerance and safety, as well as its pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic information in patients with the indications under study, that is prospectively designed to generate sufficient data (if successful) to commence a Pivotal Clinical Trial for such product, and that satisfies the requirements of U.S. federal regulation 21 C.F.R. §§ 312.21(a) and (b) and its successor regulation or equivalents in other jurisdictions.

1.141

Phase II Clinical Trial” means a Clinical Trial (or any arm thereof) of a pharmaceutical or biologic product with the endpoint of evaluating its effectiveness for a particular indication or indications in one or more specified doses or its short term tolerance and safety, as well as its pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic information in patients with the indications under study, that is prospectively designed to generate sufficient data (if successful) to commence a Phase III Clinical Trial for such product, and that satisfies the requirements of U.S. federal regulation 21 C.F.R. § 312.21(b) and its successor regulation or equivalents in other jurisdictions.

1.142

Phase III Clinical Trial” means a Clinical Trial (or any arm thereof) of a pharmaceutical or biologic product on a sufficient number of patients, which trial the FDA permits to be conducted under an open IND and is designed to: (a) establish that the pharmaceutical or biologic product is safe and efficacious for its intended use; (b) define warnings, precautions and adverse reactions that are associated with the pharmaceutical or biologic product in the dosage range to be prescribed; and (c) support an MAA by a Regulatory Authority for the pharmaceutical or biologic product, and that satisfies the requirements of U.S. federal regulation 21 C.F.R. § 312.21(c) and its successor regulation or equivalents in other jurisdictions.

1.143

PHSA” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.8.1 (Response to Biosimilar Applicants; Notice).

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1.144

Pivotal Clinical Trial” means any (a) Phase III Clinical Trial, or (b) other Clinical Trial (or any arm thereof) of a pharmaceutical or biologic product on a sufficient number of patients, the results of which, together with prior data and information concerning such product, are intended to be or otherwise are sufficient, without any additional Clinical Trial to meet the evidentiary standard for demonstrating the safety, purity, efficacy, and potency of such active substance of such product established by a Regulatory Authority in any particular jurisdiction and that is intended to support, or otherwise supports, the filing of an MAA by a Regulatory Authority in such jurisdiction (including any bridging study). Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, treatment of patients as part of an expanded access program, compassionate sales or use program (including named patient program or single patient program), or an indigent program, in each case, will not be included in determining whether or not a Clinical Trial is a Pivotal Clinical Trial or whether a patient has been dosed thereunder.

1.145

PMDA” means Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency and any successor agency or authority having substantially the same function.

1.146

Pompe and Fabry Research Plan” means the research plan attached as Exhibit B to this Agreement, as amended from time to time in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

1.147

Pricing and Reimbursement Approval” means the approvals, agreements, determinations, or governmental decisions establishing (a) a price for the applicable Product, that can be legally charged to consumers and (b) the level of reimbursement for the applicable Product, that will be reimbursed by Governmental Authorities, in each case ((a) and (b)) if required in a given jurisdiction or country in connection with Commercialization of such Product, in such jurisdiction or country.

1.148

Product means any gene therapy product resulting from the conduct of activities under the Research Plan or the Pompe and Fabry Research Plan, [***] which is Directed to a Target, [***].

1.149

Proposed Biosimilar Product” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.8.1 (Response to Biosimilar Applicants; Notice).

1.150

Proposed CANbridge Response” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.8.3(c) (Preparation of CANbridge Response).

1.151

Proposed Initial Patent List” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.8.3(a) (Preparation of Initial Patent List).

1.152

Prosecuting Party” means, with respect to any Patent Right, the Party that is responsible for the Prosecution of such Patent Right pursuant to Section 9.4 (Patent Prosecution).

1.153

Prosecution” means the filing, preparation, prosecution (including any interferences, reissue proceedings, reexaminations, oppositions and similar proceedings), post-grant reviews, requests for patent term adjustments, and maintenance of Patent Rights. For clarity, Prosecution excludes any applications or requests for Patent Term Extension. When used as a verb, “Prosecute” means to engage in Prosecution.

1.154

Publishing Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.9.2 (Publication Rights).

1.155

Receiving Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.51 (Confidential Information).

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1.156

Redacted Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.5 (Confidential Treatment).

1.157

Regulatory Approval” means, with respect to a particular country or other regulatory jurisdiction, any approval of an MAA, or other approval, product, or establishment license, registration, or authorization of any Regulatory Authority necessary for the Development, Manufacture, Commercialization, or other Exploitation of a pharmaceutical or biologic product in such country or other regulatory jurisdiction, excluding, in each case, Pricing and Reimbursement Approval.

1.158

Regulatory Authority means any applicable Governmental Authority with jurisdiction or authority over the Development, Manufacture, Commercialization, or other Exploitation (including Regulatory Approval, or Pricing and Reimbursement Approval) of pharmaceutical or biologic products in a particular country or other regulatory jurisdiction, and any corresponding national or regional regulatory authorities.

1.159

Regulatory Exclusivity” means any exclusive marketing rights or data exclusivity rights conferred by any Regulatory Authority with respect to a Product in a country or jurisdiction in the Territory, other than a Patent Right, that prohibits a Person from (a) relying on safety or efficacy data generated by or on behalf of a Party with respect to such product in an application for Regulatory Approval of a Biosimilar Product, or (b) Commercializing a product or a Biosimilar Product, including orphan drug exclusivity or rights similar thereto in other countries or regulatory jurisdictions.

1.160

Regulatory Submissions” means any filing, application, or submission with any Regulatory Authority in support of the Development, Manufacture, Commercialization, or other Exploitation of a pharmaceutical or biologic product (including to obtain, support, or maintain Regulatory Approval from that Regulatory Authority), and all correspondence or communication with or from the relevant Regulatory Authority, as well as minutes of any material meetings, telephone conferences, or discussions with the relevant Regulatory Authority. Regulatory Submissions include all INDs, MAAs, and other applications for Regulatory Approval and their equivalents.

1.161

Research Plan” means the Research Plan (as defined in the Original Agreement) as in effect as of the Restatement Date.

1.162

Restatement Date” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

1.163

Royalty Period” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.4.2 (Royalty Period).

1.164

Sales Milestone Event” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3.2 (Sales Milestones).

1.165

Sales Milestone Payment” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3.2 (Sales Milestones).

1.166

Selling Party” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.126 (Net Sales).

1.167

Subcontractor” means a Third Party contractor engaged by a Party to perform certain obligations or exercise certain rights of such Party under this Agreement on a fee-for-service basis (including contract research organizations, Third Party Distributors, or CMOs), excluding all Sublicensees.

1.168

Sublicensees” means any Third Party to whom CANbridge or any of its Affiliates grants a sublicense of its rights hereunder to Exploit Products, excluding all Subcontractors.

1.169

Target” means each of (a) [***], and (b) [***].

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1.170

Taxes” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.8 (Income Tax Withholding).

1.171

Term” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.1 (Term).

1.172

Terminated Target” means any Target with respect to which the Agreement is terminated. If the Agreement is terminated in its entirety, then all Targets will be Terminated Targets.

1.173

Territory” means worldwide.

1.174

Third Party” means any Person other than CANbridge or LogicBio or their respective Affiliates.

1.175

Third Party Distributor” means, with respect to a country, any Third Party that purchases its requirements for Products, in such country from CANbridge or its Affiliates or Sublicensees and is appointed as a distributor to distribute, market, and resell such product in such country, even if such Third Party is granted ancillary rights to Develop, package, or obtain Regulatory Approval of such product in order to distribute, market, or sell such product in such country.

1.176

Third Party MSA” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.4 (Certain Agreements).

1.177

Third Party Patent Challenge” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.7.2 (Parties’ Patent Rights).

1.178

Trademark” means all trademarks, service marks, trade names, brand names, sub-brand names, trade dress rights, product configuration rights, certification marks, collective marks, logos, taglines, slogans, designs or business symbols and all words, names, symbols, colors, shapes, designations or any combination thereof that function as an identifier of source or origin or quality, whether or not registered, and all statutory and common law rights therein, and all registrations and applications therefor, together with all goodwill associated with, or symbolized by, any of the foregoing.

1.179

“[***] Manufacturing System” means LogicBio’s proprietary manufacturing process described in [***], and [***] and [***]. For the avoidance of doubt, “[***] Manufacturing System” will not include any technology described in [***] other than the LogicBio proprietary manufacturing processes described therein.

1.180

U.S.” or “United States” means the United States of America, its territories and possessions, including Puerto Rico.

1.181

Valid Claim” means, [***], (a) a claim of any issued and unexpired patent [***] whose validity, enforceability, or patentability has not been terminated by any of the following: [***], or (b) a claim within a patent application [***].

Article 2
LICENSE GRANTS; AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT

2.1

License to CANbridge.  Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, LogicBio hereby grants to CANbridge a worldwide, royalty-bearing license, with the right to sublicense through multiple tiers (subject to the provisions of Section 2.2 (Sublicensing by CANbridge; Responsibility)), under LogicBio’s interest in the LogicBio Technology to Exploit the Products in the CANbridge Field, which license (a) is, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement, non-exclusive to the extent relating to the [***] Manufacturing System and (b)

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otherwise is exclusive (even as to LogicBio, except to the extent [***] for LogicBio to perform (or have performed) the activities allocated to LogicBio under this Agreement).

2.2

Sublicensing and Subcontracting by CANbridge; Responsibility.

 

2.2.1

Sublicensing Rights; Subcontracting.  Subject to Section 2.3 (Existing In-License Agreements), Section 2.6.5 (Restrictions Relating to [***] Manufacturing System) and this Section 2.2 (Sublicensing by CANbridge; Responsibility), and without limiting Section 13.1 (Performance through Affiliates) CANbridge may grant sublicenses under Section 2.1 (License to CANbridge) through multiple tiers to any of its Affiliates or to any Third Party, and may otherwise subcontract the performance of its obligations and the exercise of its rights under this Agreement to any Affiliate or to any Third Party, provided that any such sublicense granted by CANbridge, its Affiliate or its Third Party Sublicensee and any such subcontracting arrangement will be consistent with the terms of this Agreement and will include invention assignment, confidentiality, non-disclosure, non-use and intellectual property provisions at least as restrictive or protective of the Parties as those set forth in this Agreement, except that, in the case of subcontractors, the term of any such confidentiality agreement shall be customary for the nature of the subcontractor. CANbridge will remain responsible for each such Affiliate’s or Third Party Sublicensee’s or subcontractor’s compliance with all obligations under this Agreement applicable to such Affiliate or Third Party Sublicensee or Third Party subcontractor and the grant of any sublicense or subcontract to any Affiliate or any Third Party will not relieve CANbridge of any of its obligations hereunder; provided that any subcontractor’s or Sublicensee’s actions under this Agreement will be attributable to CANbridge in determining whether CANbridge has used Commercially Reasonable Efforts under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary in this Agreement,  neither CANbridge nor its Affiliates will (a) grant sublicenses under the rights granted to CANbridge under this Agreement to any Third Party Sublicensee to conduct activities [***] or (b) subcontract the performance of its obligations or exercise of its rights under this Agreement to a Third Party conducting activities [***], in each case ((a) or (b)) without the prior written consent of LogicBio (not to be unreasonably withheld); provided, however, that LogicBio’s consent is hereby deemed given for CANbridge to subcontract obligations hereunder to any of the entities listed on Schedule 2.2.1.

 

2.2.2

Third Party Sublicensees.  CANbridge will provide LogicBio with written notice of any sublicense granted by CANbridge under Section 2.1 (License to CANbridge) to any Third Party no later than [***] after the effective date thereof (including the identity of the Third Party Sublicensee and the region in which such rights have been sublicensed and a general description of the rights granted). CANbridge or its applicable Affiliate will provide LogicBio with a true and complete copy of each Third Party sublicense agreement, if and as applicable, provided that CANbridge may redact any confidential or proprietary information contained therein that is not necessary for determining compliance with the terms of this Agreement.

 

2.2.3

Survival of Sublicenses.  Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, upon the request of any Sublicensee not then in breach of its sublicense agreement or the terms of this Agreement applicable to such Sublicensee, LogicBio hereby automatically grants to each such Sublicensee a direct license on the same terms as this Agreement, taking into account any difference in license scope, territory, and duration of sublicense grant (each a “New License Agreement”).  Within [***] of said

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termination (or such longer time period as is mutually agreed by LogicBio and such Sublicensee), LogicBio will enter into a confirmatory New License Agreement between LogicBio to such Sublicensee. Under any such New License Agreement between LogicBio and such former Sublicensee, such Sublicensee will be required to pay to LogicBio the same amounts in consideration for such direct grant as LogicBio would have otherwise received from CANbridge pursuant to this Agreement on account of such Sublicensee’s Exploitation of the Products had this Agreement not been terminated. Under such New License Agreement, the Parties agree that LogicBio will not be bound by any grant of rights broader than, and will not be required to perform any obligation other than those rights and obligations contained in, this Agreement and all applicable rights of LogicBio set forth in this Agreement will be included in such New License Agreement.

2.3

In-License Agreements.  

 

2.3.1

Existing In-License Agreements.  Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement, CANbridge acknowledges and agrees that the rights and licenses granted to CANbridge pursuant to Section 2.1 (Licenses to CANbridge) are subject to the applicable terms of each Existing In-License Agreement with respect to the LogicBio Technology, that is being sublicensed thereunder, to the extent such applicable terms have been disclosed to CANbridge or its Affiliates as of the Restatement Date.  Any payment obligations arising under the Existing In-License Agreements as a result of the research, Development and Commercialization of a Product by CANbridge, its Affiliates and Sublicensees under this Agreement will be paid solely by LogicBio. Attached as Schedule 1.69 are all Existing In-License Agreements as amended as of the Restatement Date.

 

2.3.2

New In-License Agreements.  Certain LogicBio Technology may be acquired by or licensed to LogicBio during the Term pursuant to an agreement with a Third Party executed after the Restatement Date (each, a “New In-License Agreement”).  For any New In-License Agreement pursuant to which LogicBio or its Affiliates would obtain rights to any Know-How or Patent Right that would, if solely-owned and internally developed by LogicBio, be included in the LogicBio Technology hereunder, LogicBio will [***].

 

2.3.3

New In-License Agreement Royalties.  CANbridge shall [***] royalties arising under the New In-License Agreement(s) as a result of Net Sales by CANbridge, its Affiliates or Sublicensees of Products. [***].

 

2.3.4

New In-License Agreement Upfront/Milestones.  Any up-front fees or milestone payments arising under any New In-License Agreement shall be [***].

 

2.3.5

Opt-Out.  Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.3 (In-License Agreements), CANbridge may elect [***] and, thereafter, CANbridge shall have no obligation to [***] under such New In-License Agreement with respect to such Products, other than any such payments that had accrued prior to such election.

2.4

Licenses to LogicBio.

 

2.4.1

Collaboration License.  Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, CANbridge hereby grants to LogicBio a royalty-free, non-exclusive license, with the

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right to sublicense solely in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.4.2 (Subcontracting by LogicBio), under the CANbridge Licensed Technology for the purpose of performing the activities allocated to LogicBio under the Pompe and Fabry Research Plan, in each case in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

 

2.4.2

Subcontracting by LogicBio.

 

(a)

LogicBio may enter into subcontracts with Affiliates or Third Parties acting by or for the benefit of LogicBio with respect to the performance of LogicBio’s obligations under this Agreement solely as provided in this Section 2.4.2 (Sublicensing and Subcontracting by LogicBio).

 

(b)

Each subcontract entered into by LogicBio pursuant to this Section 2.4.2 (Subcontracting by LogicBio) will be consistent with the terms of this Agreement and will include invention assignment, confidentiality, nondisclosure, non-use and intellectual property provisions at least as restrictive or protective of the Parties as those set forth in this Agreement, except that the term of any such confidentiality agreement shall be customary for the nature of the sublicensee or subcontractor. No grant of any subcontract to a Third Party or an Affiliate will relieve LogicBio of its obligations hereunder. LogicBio will provide CANbridge with written notice of any such subcontract entered into by LogicBio with a Third Party no later than [***] after the effective date thereof and will provide CANbridge with a true and complete copy of each subcontract agreement, except that LogicBio may redact any confidential or proprietary information contained therein that is not necessary for CANbridge to determine compliance with this Agreement.

2.5

No Implied Licenses.  Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, neither Party will be deemed to have granted the other Party any license or other right with respect to any Intellectual Property of such Party.

2.6

Exclusivity and Restrictions.

 

2.6.1

Exclusivity Covenant.  Subject to Section 2.6.2 (Effect of Change of Control on Exclusivity) and Section 2.6.3 (Acquisition of Competing Product), during the Term neither Party nor its Affiliates will, directly or indirectly, (a) Exploit a Competing Product in the Territory or (b) license, sell, assign or otherwise provide rights to, or jointly develop with, a Third Party to enable such Third Party to Exploit a Competing Product in the Territory.

 

2.6.2

Effect of Change of Control on Exclusivity.  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2.6.1 (Exclusivity Covenant), if a Party undergoes a Change of Control during the Term and, as of immediately prior to or following the closing of such Change of Control, any Person that becomes an Independent Affiliate of such Party upon such Change of Control or any of such Person’s Affiliates existing immediately prior to such Change of Control or following such Change of Control other than the applicable Party  or Affiliates of such Party existing prior to such Change of Control (collectively, the “Acquirer”) is Exploiting any Competing Product, then the applicable Party will not be in breach of Section 2.6.1 (Exclusivity Covenant) as a result of such activities with respect to any such Competing Product (provided that, with respect to Competing Products that arise after such Change of Control, the Acquirer does not access or use

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any intellectual property Controlled by the applicable Party in the conduct of activities related to such Competing Product), and the applicable Party or the Acquirer, as applicable, will, (a) adopt reasonable procedures to segregate all Exploitation of the Competing Product from Exploitation of Products under this Agreement, and conduct any activities under this Agreement separately from all activities relating to the Competing Product, including through the maintenance of separate lab notebooks and records; and (b) establish reasonable firewall protections and safeguards designed to ensure the activities of its personnel under this Agreement are segregated from all activities relating to the Competing Product (except that management personnel may review and evaluate plans and information regarding the Exploitation of products under this Agreement as well as the Competing Product in connection with portfolio decision-making).

 

2.6.3

Acquisition of Competing Product. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2.6.1 (Exclusivity Covenant), if a Party or any of its Affiliates acquires rights to Exploit a Competing Product as the result of a merger, acquisition or combination with or of a Third Party other than a Change of Control (each, an “Acquisition Transaction”), such Party will, within [***] after the closing of such Acquisition Transaction, notify the other Party in writing of such acquisition and either:

 

(a)

notify the other Party in writing that such Party or its Affiliate will Divest its rights to such Competing Product, in which case, within [***] after the closing of the Acquisition Transaction, such Party or its Affiliate will Divest such Competing Product; or

 

(b)

notify the other Party in writing that it is ceasing all such Exploitation with respect to the Competing Product, in which case, within [***] after the other Party’s receipt of such notice, such Party and its Affiliates will cease all such activities.

Prior to the time of divestiture pursuant to Section 2.6.3(a) or prior to the termination of activities pursuant to Section 2.6.3(b), as applicable, the relevant Party and its Affiliates will (a) adopt reasonable procedures to segregate all Exploitation of the Competing Product from Exploitation of Products under this Agreement, and conduct any activities under this Agreement separately from all activities relating to the Competing Product, including through the maintenance of separate lab notebooks and records; and (b) establish reasonable firewall protections and safeguards designed to ensure the activities of its personnel under this Agreement are segregated from all activities relating to the Competing Product (except that management personnel may review and evaluate plans and information regarding the Exploitation of products under this Agreement as well as the Competing Product in connection with portfolio decision-making).

 

2.6.4

Non-Solicitation. During the Term, neither Party, nor any Affiliate thereof, will, or will assist any Third Party to, [***].

 

2.6.5

Restrictions Relating to [***] Manufacturing System. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement, the license granted to CANbridge under the LogicBio Technology related to the [***] Manufacturing System does not include [***].

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2.7

Release. Each Party, on behalf of itself and each of its Affiliates and their respective officers, directors, inventors, managers, members, employees, contractors, agents, experts, consultants, and successors-in-interest hereby releases the other Party and any Affiliate, successor, or assign thereof, and each of their respective officers, directors, managers, members, employees, experts, consultants, subcontractors and attorneys from any and all claims or Damages of any kind or nature, at law, in equity, or otherwise, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, disclosed or undisclosed, relating to, based upon, or arising out of the conduct (or lack of conduct) of any activity under this Agreement prior to the Restatement Date. For the purpose of this Section 2.7 (Release), “claims” means any claims, counterclaims, cross-claims, defenses, allegations, demands, debts, dues, liabilities, requests for declaratory relief, proceedings, actions, or causes of action of any kind and of whatsoever nature or character, arising in any jurisdiction in the world (regardless of whether existing in the past or present, whether known or unknown, or whether accrued, actual, contingent, latent or otherwise) made or brought for the purpose of recovering any damages (including Damages) or royalties or obtaining any equitable relief or any other relief of any kind and any and all claims for reimbursement of legal fees, costs and disbursements.

Article 3
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER and completion of research

3.1

Technology Transfer and Completion of Research.  

 

3.1.1

Technology Transfer Requirements. LogicBio will conduct a technology transfer to CANbridge in accordance with the terms set forth in the Technology Transfer Requirements.  The purpose of the Technology Transfer Requirements will be to ensure the complete and timely transfer of the LogicBio Licensed Know-How to CANbridge so that CANbridge is able to use such LogicBio Licensed Know-How for all purposes licensed to CANbridge hereunder. The Parties will [***]. Each Party shall bear its own costs and expenses in the performance of the Technology Transfer Requirements.

 

3.1.2

Transfer of Materials.  LogicBio will provide CANbridge with certain biological materials or chemical compounds as provided in the Technology Transfer Requirements (collectively, “Materials”).  The Materials will be used only in the performance of activities conducted in accordance with this Agreement and Applicable Law.  CANbridge will use the Materials with prudence and appropriate caution in any experimental work as not all of their characteristics may be known. Concurrently with the delivery of such Materials, LogicBio will provide CANbridge with the most current material safety data sheet for the Materials upon transfer of any Materials. LogicBio will notify CANbridge if any Materials supplied by LogicBio are “Licensed Materials” under the CMRI Agreement, and, without limiting the foregoing, CANbridge’s use of any Materials of LogicBio that are “Licensed Materials” under the CMRI Agreement will be subject to the additional terms and restrictions set forth in the CMRI Agreement with respect thereto. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, including the Technology Transfer Requirements, THE MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY WARRANTY THAT THE USE OF THE MATERIALS WILL NOT INFRINGE OR VIOLATE ANY PATENT OR OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY.

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3.1.3

Conduct of Research Activities.  LogicBio will conduct the activities allocated to LogicBio under the Pompe and Fabry Research Plan in accordance with the terms thereof and within the timelines set forth therein.

 

3.1.4

Certain Agreements.  The Technology Transfer Requirements includes a list of key statements of work between LogicBio and Third Party service providers that relate to the activities under this Agreement.  LogicBio agrees to [***] to (a) [***] and (b) [***].  The Parties acknowledge that [***].  For the avoidance of doubt, except [***], LogicBio shall have no obligation to [***].

 

3.1.5

Limitation on Technology Transfer. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement, including in the Technology Transfer Requirements, LogicBio will not have any obligation under this Agreement to [***].

 

3.1.6

Technology Transfer Cooperation. LogicBio will make its relevant personnel reasonably available to CANbridge to respond to CANbridge’s reasonable queries in connection with such technology transfer. Such availability will continue until [***] for questions associated with reports provided to CANbridge on or before [***] and until [***] for questions associated with reports provided to CANbridge on or before [***]. Following such period, LogicBio will not have any obligation under this Agreement to [***].

Article 4

REGULATORY MATTERS

4.1

Regulatory Matters for Products.

 

4.1.1

Responsibility. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, CANbridge will be [***].  LogicBio will, and will cause its Affiliates to, [***].

 

4.1.2

Ownership of Regulatory Submissions.  As between the Parties, all Regulatory Submissions relating to the Products in the Territory within the CANbridge Field will be [***].

 

4.1.3

Transfer of Regulatory Submissions and Data.

 

(a)

Transfer of Regulatory Submissions. On a Target-by-Target basis, LogicBio has or will deliver and assign to CANbridge (or a mutually agreed upon Third Party) copies (in electronic or other format) of those Regulatory Submissions, if any, Controlled by LogicBio or its Affiliates at such time that relate to the Development, Commercialization or Manufacture of Products with respect to such Target (the “Assigned Regulatory Submissions”).

 

(b)

Disclosure of Pre-Clinical Data. On a Target-by-Target basis, contemporaneously with the assignment of Regulatory Submissions provided for in Section 4.1.3(a) (Transfer of Regulatory Submissions), LogicBio has or will provide to CANbridge (or a mutually agreed upon Third Party) separate copies (in electronic or other format) of the study reports from all studies conducted under the Research Plan that are Controlled by LogicBio and that relate to the Products

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Directed to such Target (to the extent not previously provided to CANbridge or a mutually agreed upon Third Party).

 

(c)

Cooperation. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, on a Target-by-Target basis, upon the request of CANbridge, LogicBio will execute and deliver, or will cause to be executed and delivered, to CANbridge (or a mutually agreed upon Third Party) such endorsements, assignments, and other documents as may be reasonably necessary to assign, convey, transfer, and deliver to CANbridge, all of LogicBio’s rights, title, and interests in and to the applicable Assigned Regulatory Submissions, including submitting to the applicable Regulatory Authority a letter or other necessary documentation (with copy to CANbridge) notifying such Regulatory Authority of the transfer of ownership of the relevant INDs assigned to CANbridge pursuant to Section 4.1.3(a) (Transfer of Regulatory Submissions).

 

4.1.4

Safety Database.  CANbridge will own the global safety database with respect to all Products. The Parties will cooperate with regard to the reporting and handling of safety information involving any Product in accordance with Applicable Laws and other regulations on pharmacovigilance and clinical safety.

 

4.1.5

Pharmacovigilance. Not later than the date on which the first IND with respect to a Product is submitted to a Regulatory Authority, the Parties will discuss and enter into, as appropriate, a pharmacovigilance agreement on reasonable and customary terms that will provide, among other things, guidelines and responsibilities for (a) the receipt, investigation, recording, review, communication, reporting, and exchange between the Parties of Adverse Event reports and other safety information relating to the Products, (b) appropriate reconciliation procedures to ensure adequate and compliant exchange of safety data related to the Products, and (c) contact with Regulatory Authorities with respect to the foregoing, in each case ((a)-(c)), in accordance with Applicable Law (each, a “Pharmacovigilance Agreement”). The Pharmacovigilance Agreement will contain terms no less stringent than those required by ICH Guidelines or other applicable guidelines in order to allow the Parties to meet the applicable regulatory and legal requirements regarding the management of safety data under Applicable Law throughout the Territory.

 

4.1.6

Recalls and Voluntary Withdrawals.  CANbridge will use [***] to notify LogicBio promptly following its determination that any event, incident, or circumstance has occurred that may result in the need for a recall, market suspension, or market withdrawal of a Product in the Territory.  CANbridge will have the [***]. For all recalls, market suspensions, or market withdrawals undertaken pursuant to this Section 4.1.6 (Recalls and Voluntary Withdrawals), CANbridge will be [***].

 

4.1.7

Right of Reference.  Each Party hereby grants to the other Party and its designees a right of reference under all Regulatory Submissions Controlled by said Party or its Affiliates for each Product that pertain solely to the safety of the Product, as reasonably determined by the grantor Party, in the case of LogicBio as the grantee Party, for purposes of obtaining and maintaining approvals for products other than the Products or to Develop products other than the Products anywhere in the world and, in the case of CANbridge as the grantee Party, for purposes of obtaining and maintaining approvals for the Products or to Develop the Products anywhere in the world. Each Party will, and will ensure that its Affiliates will, take actions reasonably necessary to

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effect such grant of right of reference to the other Party (or its designee), including by providing the other Party with sufficient rights to grant the right of reference described in this Section 4.1.7 (Right of Reference) and making such filings as may be required by Regulatory Authorities to record such grant.

Article 5
CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION

5.1

Development and Commercialization of Products.

 

5.1.1

Clinical Development and Medical Affairs.  Except with respect to activities that may be allocated to LogicBio under the Pompe and Fabry Research Plan or the Technology Transfer Requirements, CANbridge will have [***] with respect to, the Development of, and the performance of all Medical Affairs with respect to, all Products in the CANbridge Field.  

 

5.1.2

Commercialization.

 

(a)

Activities.  Subject to the terms of this Agreement, CANbridge will have [***], the Commercialization of all Products.

 

(b)

Trademarks.  CANbridge will own all Trademarks used in connection with the Exploitation of the Products in the CANbridge Field in the Territory, and have [***], for all matters relating to the selection and use of such trademarks, including the selection, filing, prosecution, maintenance, defense, and enforcement thereof. Throughout the Term and thereafter, LogicBio will not adopt or use, register or attempt to register in the Territory any Trademark, domain name, or similar commercial symbol that includes, or is confusingly similar to, CANbridge’s trademarks used in connection with any Products.

 

5.1.3

Diligence Obligations. CANbridge, itself or through its Affiliates, Sublicensees, or subcontractors, will use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to Develop and seek Regulatory Approval for one Product directed to each Target in each of [***].

 

PAYMENTS AND ROYALTIES

6.1

Upfront Payment.  Within [***] after the Effective Date, [***], CANbridge will pay LogicBio a one‑time, non‑refundable, non‑creditable upfront payment of Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000). LogicBio hereby acknowledges the full and timely payment of such amount by CANbridge.

6.2

Payment of Research Costs. The Parties agree and acknowledge that certain research payments were made by CANbridge to LogicBio prior to the Restatement Date and LogicBio will have no obligation to [***]. The Parties further agree that [***].

6.3

Milestone Payments.

 

6.3.1

Development Milestones for Products.  On a Target-by-Target basis, within [***] after the first achievement of each milestone event set forth in this Section 6.3.1 (Development Milestones for Products) (each, a “Development Milestone Event”)

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for the first Product Directed to a Target by or on behalf of CANbridge, any of its Affiliates or any Sublicensee, CANbridge will notify LogicBio in writing of the achievement of such Development Milestone Event and, within [***] of CANbridge’s receipt of an invoice for such payment, CANbridge will make a non‑refundable and non‑creditable milestone payment to LogicBio in the amount set forth in this Section 6.3.1 (Development Milestones for Products) corresponding to such Development Milestone Event (each, a “Development Milestone Payment”). Each Development Milestone Payment will be payable [***].

TABLE 6.3.1 – Development Milestones for Products

Development Milestone Event

Development Milestone Payment

[***]

[***]

[***]

[***]

[***]

[***]

[***]

[***]

[***]

[***]

 

[***].

 

6.3.2

Sales Milestones for Products. Within [***] after the first achievement of each milestone event set forth in this Section 6.3.2 (Sales Milestones for Products) (each, a “Sales Milestone Event”) for each Product by or on behalf of CANbridge, any of its Affiliates or any Sublicensee, CANbridge will notify LogicBio in writing of the achievement of such Sales Milestone Event and, within [***] of CANbridge’s receipt of an invoice for such payment, CANbridge will make a non‑refundable and non‑creditable milestone payment to LogicBio in the amount set forth in this Section 6.3.2 (Sales Milestones for Products) corresponding to such Sales Milestone Event (each, a “Sales Milestone Payment”). [***].

TABLE 6.3.2 – Sales Milestones for Products

Sales Milestone Event

Sales Milestone Payment

[***]

[***]

[***]

[***]

[***]

[***]

 

6.4

Royalties for Products.

 

6.4.1

Royalty Payments.  On a Product‑by‑Product and country‑by‑country basis, during the Royalty Period of a Product in a country in the Territory, CANbridge will pay to LogicBio tiered royalties on the Net Sales of such Product in the CANbridge Field during each Calendar Year at the following rates:

TABLE 6.4.1 – Royalty Payments

Net Sales of Product in the CANbridge Field in the Territory During the Relevant Calendar Year (“Per Product Annual Net Sales”)

[***]

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Global Net Sales of the Product in the CANbridge Field in a Calendar Year of up to $[***]

 

[***]

The portion of global Net Sales of the Product in the CANbridge Field in a Calendar Year which is in excess of $[***] but less than or equal to $[***]

 

[***]

The portion of global Net Sales of the Product in the CANbridge Field in a Calendar Year which is in excess of $[***] but less than or equal to $[***]

 

[***]

The portion of global Net Sales of the Product in the CANbridge Field in a Calendar Year which is in excess of $[***]

 

[***]

 

Each marginal royalty rate set forth in Table 6.4.1 (Royalty Payments) above will apply only to that portion of Per Product Annual Net Sales that falls within the indicated range.

 

6.4.2

Royalty Period.  [***]

 

6.4.3

Royalty Reports; Payments.

 

(a)

Flash Reports. No later than [***] after the end of each Calendar Quarter during which any Royalties are owed, CANbridge will submit to LogicBio a written flash report of CANbridge’s reasonable, good faith estimate of (i) Net Sales of Products sold, in the currency for which such Products were sold, by or on behalf of CANbridge and its Affiliates and Sublicensees during such Calendar Quarter, and (ii) the royalties payable on such Net Sales.

 

(b)

Royalty Reports.  No later than [***] after the end of each Calendar Quarter during which any Royalties are owed, CANbridge will submit to LogicBio a written report of Net Sales of Products sold, in the currency for which such Products were sold, by or on behalf of CANbridge and its Affiliates and Sublicensees during such Calendar Quarter, and the royalties payable on such Net Sales [***] paid hereunder.

 

(c)

Royalty Payments.  Royalties will be payable on a Calendar Quarter basis and CANbridge will make any such payments within [***] after the end of the Calendar Quarter during which the applicable Net Sales of Products occurred.

 

6.4.4

Payment Adjustments.

 

(a)

Expiration of Valid Claims and Regulatory Exclusivity.  On a Product-by-Product and country-by-country basis, if during the Royalty Period for a Product in a given country, there is no Valid Claim within the LogicBio Technology Covering the manufacture, use or sale of such Product in such country and no Regulatory Exclusivity with respect to such Product in such country, then commencing in the [***] after the date on which this Section 6.4.4(a) (Expiration of Valid Claims) applies and for the remainder of the Royalty Period for such Product in such country during which there remains

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no Valid Claim within the LogicBio Technology Covering the manufacture, use or sale of such Product in such country and no Regulatory Exclusivity with respect to such Product in such country, the royalty rates set forth in Table 6.4.1 (Royalty Payments) with respect to such Product in such country will be reduced by [***] for the purposes of determining the royalties payable under Section 6.4.1 (Royalty Payments), subject to Section 6.4.4(d) (Maximum Payment Adjustments).

 

(b)

Biosimilar Competition. If during any Calendar Quarter during the Royalty Period for a Product in a given country, [***]and such Product sold in such Calendar Quarter in such country (as determined by data obtained from a mutually agreed upon Third Party source), then the percentage royalty payable on Net Sales of such Product in such country will be reduced by [***] for such Calendar Quarter.

 

(c)

Third Party Payments.  If CANbridge makes a royalty payment under any agreement with a Third Party pursuant to which CANbridge obtains a license or other rights under a Patent Right(s) owned or controlled by such Third Party (whether by acquisition or license) that is necessary to Exploit one or more Products in the CANbridge Field, then CANbridge may offset against the royalties due to LogicBio for such Products an amount equal to [***] of the royalties paid to such Third Party under such agreement in connection with the Exploitation of Products, in all cases, subject to Section 6.4.4(d) (Maximum Payment Adjustments).

 

(d)

Maximum Payment Adjustments. In no event will the royalty rate applicable to any Product in a given Calendar Quarter be less than [***] as a result of the aggregate reductions permitted pursuant to Section 6.4.4(a) (Expiration of Valid Claims), Section 6.4.4(b) (Biosimilar Competition) and Section 6.4.4(c) (Third Party Payments).

6.5

Payment Method.  All payments to be made between the Parties under this Agreement will be made in Dollars and may be paid by wire transfer in immediately available funds to a bank account designated by the receiving Party.

6.6

Currency Exchange.  The rate of exchange to be used in computing the amount of currency equivalent in U.S. Dollars owed to a Party under this Agreement will be the monthly average exchange rate between each currency of origin and U.S. Dollars as reported by [***] or an equivalent resource as agreed by the Parties.

6.7

Late Payments.  If a Party does not receive payment of any sum due to it on or before the due date, simple interest will thereafter accrue on the sum due to such Party until the date of payment at the per annum rate equal to [***].

6.8

Income Tax Withholding. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 6.8 (Income Tax Withholding), each Party will pay all income and other taxes (including interest) imposed on or measured with respect to its own income accruing to it under this Agreement (“Taxes”). [***], provided, however, [***]. [***].

6.9

Foreign-Derived Deduction Eligible Income Reporting.  CANbridge will obtain and deliver to LogicBio, reasonably promptly following LogicBio’s request to provide, information as reasonably

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requested by LogicBio to meet any documentation requirements imposed by regulations issued under Section 250 of the Internal Revenue Code for the treatment of an appropriate portion of such amounts as “foreign-derived deduction eligible income” within the meaning of Section 250 of the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations thereunder.

6.10

Value Added Tax.  It is understood and agreed between the Parties that any payments made by any Party under this Agreement are [***] any value added tax or similar tax imposed upon such payments. Where such tax is properly chargeable in respect of any supply of goods or services made under this Agreement, [***].

6.11

Record Retention; Audits. Each Party will maintain and will cause its Affiliates and all Sublicensees to maintain, complete and accurate records in sufficient detail to permit the other Party to confirm the accuracy of the calculation of payments under this Agreement. Upon prior notice of at least [***], but not more than [***], such records will be available during regular business hours for a period of [***] from the end of the Calendar Year to which they pertain for examination at the expense of the requesting Party by an independent certified public accountant selected by the requesting Party  (or, if LogicBio is the requesting Party, CMRI) and reasonably acceptable to the other Party, for the sole purpose of verifying the accuracy of the financial reports and correctness of the payments furnished by the other Party pursuant to this Agreement. Any such auditor will not disclose the other Party’s Confidential Information, except to the extent such disclosure is necessary to verify the accuracy of the financial reports furnished by the other Party or the amount of payments due by the other Party under this Agreement. The accountant’s report will be disclosed simultaneously to both Parties, and such report will be the Confidential Information of each Party (with both Parties being deemed the Receiving Party with respect thereto) and subject to the terms Article 8 (Confidentiality); provided that, if LogicBio is the requesting Party, the Parties may disclose each such report to CMRI under the obligations of confidentiality and non-use set forth in the CMRI Agreement. Any amounts shown to be owed but unpaid will be paid within [***] after the date of the accountant’s report.  Any amounts shown to have been overpaid will be refunded within [***] after the date of the accountant’s report. The requesting Party will [***] of such audit unless such audit discloses an underpayment by the other Party of more than the greater of (a) [***] of the amount due and (b) [***]. The audit rights in this Section 6.11 (Record Retention; Audits) will survive the Term for [***] following the effective date of any termination or expiration of this Agreement.

Article 7
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, AND COVENANTS

7.1

Mutual Representations and Warranties of the Parties.  Each Party represents and warrants to the other Party as of the Effective Date and the Restatement Date that:

 

7.1.1

Organization.  It is a corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization, and has all requisite power and authority, corporate or otherwise, to execute, deliver, and perform this Agreement.

 

7.1.2

Binding Agreement.  This Agreement is a legal and valid obligation binding upon such Party and enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to the effects of bankruptcy, insolvency, or other laws of general application affecting the enforcement of creditor rights, judicial principles affecting the availability of specific performance, and general principles of equity (whether enforceability is considered a proceeding at law or equity).

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7.1.3

Authorization. The execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement by such Party has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action and does not conflict with any agreement, instrument, or understanding, oral or written, to which it is a party or by which it is bound, nor violate any Applicable Law or any order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination, or award of any court or governmental body, or administrative or other agency presently in effect applicable to such Party.

 

7.1.4

No Further Approval.  It is not aware of any government authorization, consent, approval, license, exemption, or filing or registration with any court or governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, under any Applicable Law, currently in effect, necessary for, or in connection with, the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any other agreement or instrument executed in connection herewith, or for the performance by it of its obligations under this Agreement and such other agreements (except for Regulatory Approvals, Pricing and Reimbursement Approvals, and similar authorizations from Governmental Authorities necessary for the Exploitation of Products as contemplated hereunder).

 

7.1.5

No Inconsistent Obligations.  It is not under any obligation, contractual or otherwise, to any Person that conflicts with or is inconsistent in any material respect with the terms of this Agreement, or that would impede the diligent and complete fulfillment of its obligations hereunder.

 

7.1.6

No Debarment.  Neither it nor any of its respective Affiliates has been Debarred by the FDA, is not subject to any similar sanction of other Governmental Authorities in the Territory, and, to its knowledge, neither it nor any of its respective Affiliates has used or engaged, in any capacity, in connection with this Agreement or any ancillary agreements (if any), any Person who either has been Debarred by such a Regulatory Authority.

7.2

Additional Representations and Warranties of LogicBio.  LogicBio represents and warrants to CANbridge as of the Effective Date (subject to Schedule 9.2 (Disclosure Schedule) of the Original Agreement) and as of the Restatement Date (except as otherwise set forth in Schedule 7.2 (Disclosure Schedule)):

 

7.2.1

it has the full right, power, and authority to grant all of the licenses and rights granted to CANbridge under this Agreement;

 

7.2.2

LogicBio’s rights, title, and interests to all the LogicBio Technology are free of any lien, encumbrance, charge, security interest, mortgage, or liability;

 

7.2.3

(a) Schedule 1.114 (LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights) sets forth a complete and accurate list of all Patent Rights that are owned or otherwise Controlled by LogicBio or any of its Affiliates and that claim any LogicBio Licensed Know-How, other than any such Patent Right that is a provisional patent application that claims any LogicBio Licensed Know-How that is [***] for the Manufacture of Products (the “LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights Exception”); (b) LogicBio owns or otherwise Controls all Patent Rights listed on Schedule 1.114 (LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights); and (c) except as otherwise noted on Schedule 1.114 (LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights), LogicBio either exclusively owns all rights, title, and interests in and to such Patent Rights, or where LogicBio does not exclusively own any such Patent Right, Schedule 1.114 (LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights) identifies the Third Party that, to LogicBio’s

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Knowledge, Controls such Patent Rights and the agreement pursuant to which LogicBio Controls such Patent Right;

 

7.2.4

(a) all LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights that are owned by LogicBio, are being diligently prosecuted in the respective patent offices in accordance with Applicable Law; (b) to LogicBio’s knowledge, the inventorship of the LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights is properly identified on each issued patent or patent application in the LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights; and (c) all fees required to be paid by LogicBio in any jurisdiction in order to maintain the LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights have been timely paid and the LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights are subsisting, and to LogicBio’s Knowledge, valid and enforceable;

 

7.2.5

there is no pending litigation, or [***], litigation that has been threatened against LogicBio in writing, that alleges, or any written communication received by LogicBio alleging, that LogicBio’s practice of the LogicBio Technology prior to the Effective Date has infringed, misappropriated, or otherwise violated the Intellectual Property of any Third Party;

 

7.2.6

there are no claims, judgments, or settlements against or pending with respect to the LogicBio Technology or amounts with respect thereto, owed by LogicBio or any of its Affiliates, and LogicBio has not received written notice threatening any such claims, judgments, or settlements;

 

7.2.7

[***], no Third Party has challenged the ownership, scope, duration, validity, enforceability, priority, or right to use any LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights (including, by way of example, through the institution of or written threat of institution of interference, inter partes review, reexamination, protest, opposition, nullity, or similar invalidity proceeding before the United States Patent and Trademark Office or any foreign patent authority or court);

 

7.2.8

[***], no Third Party is infringing, misappropriating, or otherwise violating, or threatening to infringe, misappropriate, or otherwise violate the LogicBio Technology;

 

7.2.9

LogicBio has not previously assigned, transferred, conveyed, or granted any license or other rights under the LogicBio Technology;

 

7.2.10

to the extent permissible under Applicable Law, all employees, agents, advisors, consultants, contractors or other representatives of LogicBio or its Affiliates performing activities under this Agreement are and will be under an obligation to assign all rights, title, and interests in and to their Inventions and other Know-How, whether or not patentable, and Intellectual Property therein, to LogicBio or its Affiliates as the sole owner thereof, and CANbridge will have no obligation to contribute to any remuneration of any inventor employed or previously employed by LogicBio or any of its Affiliates in respect of any such Inventions and other Know-How and Intellectual Property therein that are so assigned to LogicBio or its Affiliate(s);

 

7.2.11

Other than the Existing In-License Agreements, there are no Third Party agreements pursuant to which LogicBio Controls any of the LogicBio Technology;

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7.2.12

no written notice of default or termination has been received or given under any agreement pursuant to which LogicBio Controls any LogicBio Technology;

 

7.2.13

LogicBio and its Affiliates have taken [***] consistent with industry practices to protect the secrecy, confidentiality, and value of all LogicBio Licensed Know-How that constitutes trade secrets under Applicable Law (including requiring all employees, consultants, and independent contractors to execute binding and enforceable agreements requiring all such employees, consultants, and independent contractors to maintain the confidentiality of such LogicBio Licensed Know-How);

 

7.2.14

except as expressly set forth on Schedule 7.2.14, the LogicBio Technology has not been created pursuant to, and is not subject to, any funding agreement with any Governmental Authority or any Third Party, and is not subject to the requirements of the Bayh-Dole Act or any similar provision of any Applicable Law; LogicBio and its Affiliates have complied [***] with all reporting requirements under Applicable Law with respect to those Inventions and Patent Rights identified on Schedule 7.2.14;

 

7.2.15

LogicBio has provided to CANbridge a complete list of all agreements relating to the Manufacture or supply of the Products and components thereof that are in effect (excluding any agreements for the purchase of ordinary course components or materials acquired by purchase order or without a supply agreement), which complete list appears on Schedule 7.2.15; there are no exclusivity provisions or any other restrictions in any agreement between LogicBio or its Affiliates, on the one hand, and any Third Party relating to the Manufacture or supply of the Products and components thereof to LogicBio, on the other hand, that would limit CANbridge’s ability to Manufacture, or have the Products and components thereof Manufactured;

 

7.2.16

all works of authorship and all other materials subject to copyright protection included in LogicBio Licensed Know-How are original and were either created by employees of LogicBio or its Affiliates within the scope of their employment or are otherwise works made for hire, or all right, title, and interest in and to such materials have been legally and fully assigned and transferred to LogicBio or such Affiliate, and all rights in all Inventions and discoveries, developed or invented by any employee or independent contractor of LogicBio or such Affiliate during the course of their employment (or other retention) by LogicBio or such Affiliate, and included in LogicBio Licensed Know-How, or that are the subject of one or more LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights, have been assigned in writing to LogicBio or its Affiliate; and

 

7.2.17

None of the LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights Exceptions are specifically related to the Targets or the Products.

7.3

Covenants of LogicBio.

 

7.3.1

LogicBio covenants to CANbridge that LogicBio will not, and will cause its Affiliates not to license, sell, assign, or otherwise transfer to any Person any LogicBio Technology (or agree to do any of the foregoing).

 

7.3.2

LogicBio will (a) maintain Control of all LogicBio Licensed Know-How; (b) not breach or be in default under any In-License Agreements in a manner that would give rise to a right of termination under any such agreement; and (c) not terminate or amend any In-License Agreements in a manner that adversely affects CANbridge’s rights

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under this Agreement with respect to the Products or Targets, without CANbridge’s prior written consent.  If LogicBio receives notice of any alleged [***] breach under any In-License Agreement, then LogicBio will promptly, but in no event less than [***] thereafter, provide written notice thereof to CANbridge and grant CANbridge the right (but not the obligation) to cure any such alleged breach.

7.4

Mutual Covenants.

 

7.4.1

Neither Party nor its Affiliates will use or engage, in any capacity, in connection with this Agreement or any ancillary agreements (if any), any Person who either has been Debarred by a Regulatory Authority.  Each Party will inform the other Party in writing promptly if it or any Person engaged by it or any of its Affiliates who is performing services under this Agreement or any ancillary agreements (if any) is Debarred, or if any action, suit, claim, investigation, or legal or administrative proceeding is pending or, to such Party’s knowledge (or LogicBio’s Knowledge in the case of LogicBio), is threatened, relating to the debarment or conviction of such Party, any of its Affiliates or any such Person performing services hereunder or thereunder.

 

7.4.2

Each Party and its Affiliates will comply [***] with all Applicable Laws (including all anti-bribery laws and export control laws) in the Exploitation of the Products and performance of its obligations and exercise of its rights under this Agreement.

 

7.4.3

Neither Party will [***] transfer to the other Party any goods, software, technology, or services that are (a) controlled at a level other than EAR99, or for reasons other than anti-terrorism, under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations; (b) controlled under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations; (c) specifically identified as an E.U. Dual Use Item; or (d) on an applicable export control list of a jurisdiction within the Territory.

7.5

Transparency Reporting.  Each Party will be responsible for tracking and reporting transfers of value initiated and controlled by its and its Affiliates’ employees, contractors, and agents pursuant to the requirements of the transparency or marketing reporting laws of any Governmental Authority in the Territory, including Section 6002 of the ACA, commonly referred to as the “Sunshine Act.”

7.6

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES.  EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, NEITHER PARTY MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR EXTENDS ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN PARTICULAR, NEITHER PARTY MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION NOR EXTENDS ANY WARRANTY THAT THE DEVELOPMENT CANDIDATES OR PRODUCTS WILL BE SUCCESSFULLY DEVELOPED OR COMMERCIALIZED HEREUNDER.

7.7

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.  EXCEPT FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM BREACHES OF [***] AND WITHOUT LIMITING EITHER PARTY’S OBLIGATIONS IN RESPECT OF [***], IN NO EVENT WILL EITHER PARTY HAVE ANY CLAIMS AGAINST OR LIABILITY TO THE OTHER PARTY WITH RESPECT TO ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY CLAIMS FOR LOST PROFITS OR REVENUES, ARISING UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INFORMED OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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Article 8
CONFIDENTIALITY

8.1

Confidential Information.  It is understood and agreed by the Parties that:

 

8.1.1

The terms and conditions, but not the existence, of this Agreement (and, for clarity, the Original Agreement) will be considered Confidential Information of both Parties, with each Party being deemed a Receiving Party with respect thereto, and kept confidential by each of the Parties in accordance with this Article 8 (Confidentiality).

 

8.1.2

The Know-How and Patent Rights Controlled by a Party and all reports, information, and data provided by a Party to the other Party or its Affiliates or representatives hereunder will be considered such owning, Controlling or providing Party’s Confidential Information, as applicable, except that, (a) in addition to any information that is expressly designated herein as the Confidential Information of both Parties, any findings in respect of any audit or inspection performed under this Agreement will also be the Confidential Information of both Parties, unless expressly identified as the Confidential Information of a single Party hereunder, and (b) any Know-How or Patent Rights assigned by one Party to the other pursuant to the terms of this Agreement will be considered Confidential Information of the Party to whom such Know-How or Patent Rights are assigned.

8.2

Non-Disclosure and Non-Use Obligation.  Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, the Receiving Party will, during the Term and for a period of [***] thereafter, keep the Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party confidential using at least the same degree of care with which the Receiving Party holds its own Confidential Information [***] and will not (a) disclose such Confidential Information to any Person without the prior written approval of the Disclosing Party, except, solely to exercise its rights or perform its obligations under this Agreement, to its employees, Affiliates, Sublicensees, and Subcontractors, consultants, or agents who have a need to know such Confidential Information, all of whom will be similarly bound by confidentiality, non-disclosure, and non-use provisions at least as restrictive or protective of the Parties as those set forth in this Agreement and for whom the Disclosing Party will be responsible, or (b) use such Confidential Information for any purpose other than for the purposes contemplated by this Agreement. The Receiving Party will use [***] to cause the foregoing Persons to comply with the restrictions on use and disclosure set forth in this Section 8.2 (Non-Disclosure and Non-Use Obligation) and will be responsible for ensuring that such Persons maintain the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information in accordance with this Article 8 (Confidentiality). Each Party will promptly notify the other Party of any misuse or unauthorized disclosure of the other Party’s Confidential Information.

8.3

Exemptions.  Information of a Disclosing Party will not be Confidential Information of such Disclosing Party to the extent that the Receiving Party can demonstrate through competent evidence that such information: (a) is already in the possession of the Receiving Party at the time of its receipt from the Disclosing Party and not through a prior disclosure by or on behalf of the Disclosing Party, (b) is generally available to the public before its receipt from the Disclosing Party, (c) became generally available to the public or otherwise part of the public domain after its disclosure by the Disclosing Party and other than through any act or omission of the Receiving Party or any of its Affiliates or disclosees in breach of this Agreement, including pursuant to Section 8.9.2 (Publication Rights), (d) is subsequently disclosed to the Receiving Party or any of its Affiliates without obligation of confidentiality by a Third Party who may rightfully do so and is not under a conflicting obligation of confidentiality to the Disclosing Party, or (e) is developed independently by employees, Subcontractors, consultants or agents of the Receiving Party or any of its Affiliates

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without use of or reliance upon the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information. No combination of features or disclosures will be deemed to fall within the foregoing exclusions merely because individual features are published or available to the general public or in the rightful possession of the Receiving Party unless the combination itself and principle of operation are published or available to the general public or in the rightful possession of the Receiving Party.

8.4

Permitted Disclosures.  In addition to the exceptions contained in Section 8.2 (Non-Disclosure and Non-Use Obligation) and Section 8.3 (Exemptions), the Receiving Party may disclose Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party to the extent (and solely to the extent) that such disclosure is reasonably necessary in the following instances:

 

8.4.1

(a) the Prosecution of Patent Rights as contemplated by this Agreement; or (b) Regulatory Submissions and other filings with Governmental Authorities (including Regulatory Authorities), as necessary for the Exploitation of a Product;

 

8.4.2

disclosure of the existence and applicable terms of this Agreement, the status and results of Exploitation of one or more Products to actual or bona fide potential investors, acquirors, Sublicensees, lenders, and other financial or commercial partners, and their respective attorneys, accountants, banks, investors, and advisors, solely for the purpose of evaluating or carrying out an actual or potential investment, acquisition, sublicense, debt transaction, or collaboration; provided that, in each such case, (a) such Persons are bound by obligations of confidentiality, non-disclosure, and non-use provisions at least as restrictive or protective of the Parties as those set forth in this Agreement or otherwise customary for such type and scope of disclosure, (b) that any such disclosure is limited to the maximum extent practicable for the particular context in which it is being disclosed, and (c) notwithstanding the foregoing (a) and (b), that the term of such confidentiality obligation must be consistent with industry standards, but in all cases at least [***];

 

8.4.3

if required by Applicable Law, including as may be required in connection with any filings made with, or by the disclosure policies of a securities exchange (as set forth in additional detail in Section 8.5 (Confidential Treatment)); provided that the Party seeking to disclose the Confidential Information of the other Party: (a) use all reasonable efforts to inform the other Party prior to making any such disclosures and cooperate with the other Party in seeking a protective order or other appropriate remedy (including redaction); and (b) whenever possible, request confidential treatment of such information in accordance with Section 8.5 (Confidential Treatment);

 

8.4.4

to prosecute or defend litigation so long as there is [***] prior written notice given by the Receiving Party before filing, and to enforce Patent Rights in connection with the Receiving Party’s rights and obligations pursuant to this Agreement; and

 

8.4.5

to allow the Receiving Party to exercise its rights and perform its obligations hereunder, provided that such disclosure is covered by terms of confidentiality and non-use at least as restrictive as those set forth herein.

If and whenever any Confidential Information is disclosed in accordance with this Section 8.4 (Permitted Disclosures), such disclosure will not cause any such information to cease to be Confidential Information except to the extent that such disclosure results in a public disclosure of such information (other than by breach of this Agreement).

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8.5

Confidential Treatment.  Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, if a Party is required to make a disclosure of the other Party’s Confidential Information pursuant to Section 8.4.3 and Section 8.4.4, then it will, to the extent not prohibited by Applicable Law or judicial or administrative process, except where impracticable, give reasonable advance notice to the other Party of such proposed disclosure and use reasonable efforts to secure confidential treatment of such information and will only disclose that portion of Confidential Information that is legally required to be disclosed as advised by its legal counsel.  In any event, each Party agrees to take all reasonable action to avoid disclosure of Confidential Information of the other Party hereunder.  In addition, the Parties acknowledge that either or both Parties may be obligated to file a copy of this Agreement (or portions of this Agreement or an abstract of the terms of this Agreement) with the SEC or other Governmental Authorities.  Each Party will be entitled to make such a required filing, provided that it initially files a redacted copy of this Agreement (or portions of this Agreement or an abstract of the terms of this Agreement) (“Redacted Agreement”) and requests confidential treatment of the terms redacted from this Agreement for a reasonable period of time.  In the event of any such filing, each Party will (a) permit the other Party to review and comment upon such request for confidential treatment [***] reasonably in advance of its submission to the SEC or such other Governmental Authorities, and (b) [***] the other Party’s comments thereon to the extent consistent with the then-current legal requirements governing redaction of information from material agreements that must be publicly filed in the applicable country.  Each Party will be responsible for its own legal and other external costs in connection with any such filing, registration, or notification.

8.6

Relationship to Confidentiality Agreement.  This Agreement supersedes the Confidentiality Agreement; provided, however, that all “Confidential Information” disclosed or received by the Parties and their Affiliates thereunder will be deemed the Confidential Information of the originally disclosing Party hereunder and will be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

8.7

Equitable Relief.  Given the nature of the Confidential Information and the competitive damage that could result to a Party upon unauthorized disclosure, use, or transfer of its Confidential Information to any Third Party, the Parties agree that monetary damages may not be a sufficient remedy for any breach of this Article 8 (Confidentiality).  In addition to all other remedies, a Party will be entitled to seek specific performance and injunctive and other equitable relief as a remedy for any breach or threatened breach of this Article 8 (Confidentiality).

8.8

Use of Name and Logo. Subject to Section 8.9.1 (Announcement), neither LogicBio nor CANbridge will use the other Party’s or its Affiliates’ (or, if the other Party is LogicBio, CMRI’s or any Co-Owner’s) name or logo in any label, press release, or product advertising, or for any other promotional purpose, without first obtaining the other Party’s written consent.

8.9

Publications.

 

8.9.1

Announcements. Except as may be expressly permitted under Section 8.4 (Permitted Disclosures), neither Party will make any public announcement regarding this Agreement without the prior written approval of the other Party, except for either Party’s references to the other as the licensor or licensee (as applicable) or a collaboration partner under this Agreement. Each Party will be permitted to issue press releases indicating the payment of amounts due hereunder, in each case upon the prior written consent of the other Party (consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).  After the issuance of permitted public disclosure by a Party, either Party may make subsequent public disclosures reiterating such information without having to obtain the other Party’s prior consent and approval so long as the

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information in such other public announcement remains true, correct, and the most current information with respect to the subject matters set forth therein.  For clarity, nothing in this Agreement will prevent CANbridge from making any scientific publication or public announcement concerning CANbridge’s Development, Manufacture or Commercialization activities with respect to any Product under this Agreement.

 

8.9.2

Publication Rights.  CANbridge may, in its sole discretion, publish or present results of activities conducted by or on behalf of CANbridge with respect to a Product, provided, however, that LogicBio will have the right to review all such proposed publications and presentations prior to submission of such publication or prior to presentation, as applicable, in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 8.9.2 (Publication Rights).  If CANbridge intends to make any such publication or presentation with respect to any Product, then CANbridge will first provide LogicBio with a copy of the applicable proposed abstract, manuscript, or presentation no less than [***] prior to its intended submission for publication or presentation. LogicBio will respond in writing promptly and in no event later than [***] after receipt of the proposed material with (i) any concerns regarding any the disclosure of any information or subject matter that, [***], would present issues as to patentability of any invention that, as between the Parties, would be owned by LogicBio or (ii) any request for the removal of any of LogicBio’s Confidential Information. In the event of any concern raised regarding protection of Intellectual Property rights of LogicBio, CANbridge will not submit such publication or make such presentation that contains such information for [***] after the date on which CANbridge provided the copy of the proposed publication or presentation to LogicBio. Subject to Section 10.4 (Permitted Disclosures), CANbridge will remove any Confidential Information of LogicBio for which LogicBio requests such removal from any such proposed publication or presentation. For clarity, LogicBio may, in its sole discretion, publish any LogicBio Technology, excluding the Joint Collaboration Know-How.

 

8.9.3

Clinical Trial Transparency.  Both Parties agree to collaborate to maintain compliance with all Applicable Law related to Clinical Trial transparency, as well as any industry guidelines/codes of conduct, or other obligations that may apply to either the sponsor of any Clinical Trial or the owner of any Regulatory Approval, as related to any Product. The Parties will cooperate to maintain Clinical Trial transparency consistent with each sponsor’s Clinical Trial registration, summary result, and data sharing transparency policies and will support disclosure of Confidential Information as needed based on the needs of the sponsors of the study or the Regulatory Approval holder with respect to any Product.

Article 9
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

9.1

Ownership.

 

9.1.1

Background Technology.  CANbridge will own and retain all of its rights, title and interests in and to the CANbridge Background Technology, and LogicBio will own and retain all of its rights, title and interests in and to the LogicBio Background Technology.

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9.1.2

Collaboration Technology.

 

(a)

CANbridge Collaboration Technology.  CANbridge will own all rights, title and interests in and to (a) (i) all Know-How, other than LogicBio Background Improvement Know-How, that is Created solely by or on behalf of CANbridge or its Affiliates in connection with the performance of CANbridge’s activities under this Agreement and (ii) all CANbridge Background Improvement Know-How, regardless of inventorship ((i) and (ii), collectively, the “CANbridge Collaboration Know-How”) and (b) all Patent Rights that claim CANbridge Collaboration Know-How, including all CANbridge Background Improvement Patent Rights (the “CANbridge Collaboration Patent Rights”).

 

(b)

LogicBio Collaboration Technology.  LogicBio will own all rights, title and interests in and to (a) (i) all Know-How, other than CANbridge Background Improvement Know-How, that is Created solely by or on behalf of LogicBio or its Affiliates in connection with the performance of LogicBio activities under this Agreement and (ii) all LogicBio Background Improvement Know-How, regardless of inventorship ((i) and (ii), collectively, the “LogicBio Collaboration Know-How”) and (b) all Patent Rights that claim LogicBio Collaboration Know-How, including all LogicBio Background Improvement Patent Rights (the “LogicBio Collaboration Patent Rights”).

 

(c)

Joint Collaboration Technology.  The Parties will jointly own all rights, title and interests in and to (a) all Know-How, other than LogicBio Background Improvement Know-How and CANbridge Background Improvement Know-How, that is Created jointly by or on behalf of CANbridge or its Affiliates, on the one hand, and LogicBio or its Affiliates, on the other hand, in connection with the performance of activities under this Agreement (the “Joint Collaboration Know-How”) and (b) all Patent Rights that claim Joint Collaboration Know-How (the “Joint Collaboration Patent Rights”).

 

9.1.3

Inventorship. All determinations of inventorship under this Agreement will be made in accordance with U.S. patent law.

 

9.1.4

Disclosure.  Each Party will promptly disclose to the other Party all Inventions within the CANbridge Collaboration Know-How, LogicBio Collaboration Know-How, and Joint Collaboration Know-How that it Creates, whether solely or jointly with others (in any event, prior to the filing of any patent application with respect to such Inventions), including all invention disclosures or other similar documents submitted to such Party by its or its Affiliates’ employees, agents, or independent contractors relating thereto.  Each Party will also promptly respond to reasonable requests from the other Party for additional information relating thereto.

9.2

Assignments.

 

9.2.1

Assignment by CANbridge.  CANbridge will and hereby does assign to LogicBio all of CANbridge’s rights, title, and interests in and to LogicBio Background Improvement Technology, and LogicBio hereby accepts such assignment.  Without limiting Section 9.2.2 (CANbridge Covenants in Support of Assignment), if CANbridge is unable to assign any LogicBio Background Improvement Technology, then CANbridge hereby grants to LogicBio a royalty-free, fully paid-up, worldwide,

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exclusive (even as to CANbridge, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement), perpetual, irrevocable license (with the right to grant sublicenses through multiple tiers) under such LogicBio Background Improvement Technology for any and all purposes, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. For clarity, CANbridge will not file any Patent Rights claiming any Invention within the LogicBio Background Improvement Technology.

 

9.2.2

CANbridge Covenants in Support of Assignment.  CANbridge will take (and cause its Affiliates and sublicensees (including Sublicensees, as applicable), and their respective employees, agents, and contractors to take) such further actions reasonably requested by LogicBio to evidence the assignments set forth in this Section 9.2.1 (Assignment by CANbridge) and to assist LogicBio in obtaining Patent Rights and other Intellectual Property protection for Inventions within the LogicBio Background Improvement Technology, including executing further assignments, consents, releases, and other commercially reasonable documentation and providing good faith testimony by affidavit, declaration, in-person, or other proper means in support of any effort by LogicBio to establish, perfect, defend, or enforce its rights in the LogicBio Background Improvement Technology through prosecution of governmental filings, regulatory proceedings, litigation, and other means. CANbridge will obligate its employees, Affiliates, sublicensees (including Sublicensees), and subcontractors to assign all Inventions and other Intellectual Property Created in connection with any activities performed in connection with this Agreement, prior to the performance of such activities, to CANbridge (or directly to LogicBio, as applicable) to ensure that CANbridge can comply with its obligations under Section 9.2.1 (Assignment by CANbridge), and CANbridge will promptly obtain such assignment. Without limitation, CANbridge will cooperate with LogicBio if LogicBio applies for U.S. or foreign patent protection for Inventions within the LogicBio Background Improvement Technology and will obtain the cooperation of the individual inventors of any such Inventions or Know-How.

 

9.2.3

Assignment by LogicBio.  LogicBio will and hereby does assign to CANbridge all of LogicBio’s rights, title, and interests in and to CANbridge Background Improvement Technology, and CANbridge hereby accepts such assignment.  Without limiting Section 9.2.4 (LogicBio Covenants in Support of Assignment), if LogicBio is unable to assign any CANbridge Background Improvement Technology, then LogicBio hereby grants to CANbridge a royalty-free, fully paid-up, worldwide, exclusive (even as to LogicBio, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement), perpetual, irrevocable license (with the right to grant sublicenses through multiple tiers) under such CANbridge Background Improvement Technology for any and all purposes, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. For clarity, LogicBio will not file any Patent Rights claiming any Invention within the CANbridge Background Improvement Technology.

 

9.2.4

LogicBio Covenants in Support of Assignment.  LogicBio will take (and cause its Affiliates and sublicensees (including Sublicensees, as applicable), and their respective employees, agents, and contractors to take) such further actions reasonably requested by CANbridge to evidence the assignments set forth in Section 9.2.3 (Assignment by LogicBio) and to assist CANbridge in obtaining Patent Rights and other Intellectual Property protection for Inventions within the CANbridge Background Improvement Technology, including executing further assignments, consents, releases, and other commercially reasonable documentation and providing good faith testimony by

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affidavit, declaration, in-person, or other proper means in support of any effort by CANbridge to establish, perfect, defend, or enforce its rights in the CANbridge Background Improvement Technology through prosecution of governmental filings, regulatory proceedings, litigation, and other means. LogicBio will obligate its employees, Affiliates, sublicensees (including Sublicensees), and subcontractors to assign all Inventions and other Intellectual Property Created in connection with any activities performed in connection with this Agreement, prior to the performance of such activities, to LogicBio (or directly to CANbridge, as applicable) to ensure that LogicBio can comply with its obligations under Section 9.2.3 (Assignment by LogicBio), and LogicBio will promptly obtain such assignment. Without limitation, LogicBio will cooperate with CANbridge if CANbridge applies for U.S. or foreign patent protection for Inventions within the CANbridge Background Improvement Technology and will obtain the cooperation of the individual inventors of any such Inventions or Know-How.

9.3

Joint Collaboration Technology.  Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, including the licenses granted in Section 2.1 (License to CANbridge), the Parties will jointly own all Joint Collaboration Technology, and each Party is entitled to practice the Joint Collaboration Technology for all purposes on a worldwide basis and to license such Joint Collaboration Technology through multiple tiers without consent of the other Party (where consent is required by Applicable Law, such consent is deemed hereby granted) and without a duty of accounting to the other Party.  Each Party will grant and hereby does grant to the other Party all further permissions, consents, and waivers with respect to, and all licenses under, the Joint Collaboration Technology, throughout the world, necessary to provide the other Party with full rights of use and Exploitation of the Joint Collaboration Technology.  Without limitation, each Party will cooperate with the other Party if the Parties determine to apply for U.S. or foreign patent protection for any Joint Collaboration Technology and will obtain the cooperation of the individual inventors of any such Joint Collaboration Technology.

9.4

Patent Prosecution.

 

9.4.1

Patent Coordinators. Each Party will appoint a patent coordinator reasonably acceptable to the other Party (each, a “Patent Coordinator”) to serve as such Party's primary liaison with the other Party on matters relating to the Prosecution and enforcement of LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights and Joint Collaboration Patent Rights. The Patent Coordinators will meet in person or by means of telephone or video conference at least once each Calendar Quarter during the Agreement Term. Each Party may replace its Patent Coordinator at any time by providing notice in writing to the other Party.

 

9.4.2

Prosecution of LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights.  

 

(a)

As between the Parties, CANbridge will have the [***] and LogicBio will have the [***]. The Parties will [***] in Prosecuting LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights, and [***].

 

(b)

If a Prosecuting Party decides to abandon or allow to lapse, or otherwise determines not to Prosecute a LogicBio Licensed Patent Right in any country or region in the Territory (including failing to timely respond to a patent office communication without timely filing a continuation or divisional application to preserve such Patent Rights), then the Prosecuting Party will provide reasonable

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prior written notice to the other Party of such intention (which notice the Prosecuting Party will provide to the other Party, to the extent possible, no later than [***] prior to the next deadline for any action that must be taken to avoid abandonment with respect to any such Patent Right), so as to provide the other Party a reasonable amount of time to meet any applicable deadline to establish or preserve such Patent Rights in such country or region. In such case, upon written notice to the Prosecuting Party, the other Party will have the right (but not the obligation) to assume responsibility for continuing Prosecution of such Patent Right in such country or region in [***] at the other Party’s sole expense.  [***].

 

(c)

If CANbridge has the right to control the Prosecution of any LogicBio Licensed Patent Right pursuant to this Section 9.4.2 (Prosecution of LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights), then LogicBio will promptly deliver to CANbridge copies of all necessary files related to such Patent Rights with respect to which responsibility has been transferred and will take all actions and execute all documents reasonably necessary for CANbridge to assume such Prosecution, which files and documents will be the Confidential Information of LogicBio hereunder.

 

(d)

The Parties will [***]; provided that, unless LogicBio otherwise agrees, LogicBio will have the [***] and will, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, make [***].  The Parties will use good faith efforts to agree on such actions, with the goal of maximizing the value of the Parties’ respective patent portfolios.

 

9.4.3

Prosecution of Joint Collaboration Patent Rights.  Notwithstanding Section 9.4.2 (Prosecution of LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights), as between the Parties, CANbridge will have [***]. CANbridge will [***] relating to its Prosecution of such Joint Collaboration Patent Rights and will consider in good faith the comments, requests, and suggestions of LogicBio with respect to such Prosecution of such Joint Collaboration Patent Rights.  LogicBio will have the [***] any Joint Collaboration Patent Rights that do not Cover a Product. LogicBio will [***] relating to its Prosecution of such Joint Collaboration Patent Rights and will [***]. The Parties will [***]. If a Party decides to abandon or allow to lapse, or otherwise determines not to Prosecute a Joint Collaboration Patent Right in any country or region in the Territory (including failing to timely respond to a patent office communication without timely filing a continuation or divisional application to preserve such Patent Rights), then such Party will [***] of such intention ([***] prior to the next deadline for any action that must be taken to avoid abandonment with respect to any such Patent Right), so as to provide such other Party a reasonable amount of time to meet any applicable deadline to establish or preserve such Patent Rights in such country or region. In such case, upon written notice [***] to assume responsibility for continuing Prosecution of such Patent Right in such country or region [***] and such Party will promptly deliver to such other Party copies of all necessary files related to such Patent Rights with respect to which responsibility has been transferred and will take all actions and execute all documents reasonably necessary for such other Party to assume such Prosecution.

[***].

 

9.4.4

Prosecution of LogicBio Background Patent Rights and LogicBio Collaboration Patent Rights Other than LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights.  As between the Parties, LogicBio will have [***] the (a) LogicBio Background Patent Rights and (b) LogicBio

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Collaboration Patent Rights (in each case ((a) and (b)), other than the LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights) [***].

 

9.4.5

Prosecution of CANbridge Background Patent Rights and CANbridge Collaboration Patent Rights.  As between the Parties, CANbridge will have [***] the CANbridge Background Patent Rights and the CANbridge Collaboration Patent Rights [***].

 

9.4.6

Cooperation and Coordination.  The non-Prosecuting Party will (a) obtain and deliver to the Prosecuting Party any necessary documents for the Prosecuting Party to exercise its rights to Prosecute all Patent Rights pursuant to Section 9.4 (Patent Prosecution), as applicable, (b) render all signatures that will be necessary in connection with all such patent filings, and (c) assist the Prosecuting Party in all other reasonable ways that are necessary for the issuance of those Patent Rights for which such Prosecuting Party is responsible, as well as for the preparation, Prosecution of such Patent Rights.

9.5

Enforcement of LogicBio Licensed Technology.

 

9.5.1

Notice.  During the Term, the Parties will promptly notify each other in writing if either Party becomes aware of any suspected, threatened, or actual infringement or misappropriation by any Third Party of any LogicBio Technology arising from the making, using, offering to sell, selling, or importing of a product in the CANbridge Field in the Territory that would be competitive with a Product (a “Competing Infringement”).  Each Party will provide any available evidence of such Competing Infringement with such notification.

 

9.5.2

Infringement Actions for Infringements by Third Parties.

 

(a)

[***]. Subject to this Section 9.5.2 (Infringement Actions for Infringements by Third Parties), as between the Parties, during the Term, CANbridge will have [***] with respect to any LogicBio Product-Specific Licensed Patent Right. [***].

 

(b)

[***].  CANbridge will have a period of [***] after its receipt or delivery of notice under Section 9.5.1 (Notice) [***] described in Section 9.5.2(a) ([***]) against any Competing Infringement (or to settle or otherwise secure the abatement of such Competing Infringement).  [***].

 

(c)

[***].  Except as provided in Section 9.5.2(a) ([***]), LogicBio has [***].

 

(d)

[***].  Subject to [***] to Section 9.5.2(a) ([***]), LogicBio will have a period of [***] after its receipt or delivery of notice under Section 9.5.1 (Notice) [***].

 

(e)

CANbridge Enforcement of LogicBio Patent Rights.  If CANbridge has the right to enforce LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights pursuant to Section 9.5.2(a) ([***]) or Section 9.5.2(d) ([***]), then the Parties will discuss in good faith and determine the strategy for enforcing such claims included in such LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights.  CANbridge will not take any action with respect to such enforcement that is inconsistent with the strategy agreed to by the Parties. LogicBio will be entitled to separate representation in such matter by counsel of its own choice and at its own expense.  CANbridge acknowledges and agrees that

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the LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights may be licensed to or from Third Parties who have rights with respect to the enforcement of such LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights and that CANbridge’s rights to conduct any enforcement activities with respect to the LogicBio Licensed Patents Rights are subject in all cases to such rights of any such Third Party(ies). LogicBio may consult with such Third Party licensors prior to making any decisions with respect to enforcement activities under this Section 9.5.2 (Infringement Actions for Infringements by Third Parties).  CANbridge will provide LogicBio with drafts of all material papers to be filed with the court reasonably in advance of their being filed, so that LogicBio (and LogicBio’s licensors, as applicable) can comment and provide input with respect to such draft filings, and CANbridge will consider such comments in good faith.  If such action is brought by CANbridge pursuant to Section 9.5.2(a) ([***]), or Section 9.5.2(d) ([***]) then CANbridge will discuss such action with LogicBio and [***].

 

(f)

Procedures.  Without limiting the foregoing, if the Party having the right to initiate an Infringement Action under this Section 9.5.2 (Infringement Actions against Infringements by Third Parties) (the “Initiating Party”) desires to initiate such Infringement Action but may not do so due to Applicable Law or regulation (even as the assignee or exclusive licensee of such infringed Patent Right), then such Initiating Party may require that the other Party join as a named party in such action at the Initiating Party’s sole cost and expense.  The Initiating Party will take the lead in the control and conduct of any such Infringement Action under Section 9.5.2 (Infringement Actions for Infringements by Third Parties) and will keep the other Party reasonably informed of any such Infringement Action, and the other Party will reasonably assist the Initiating Party in any such Infringement Action under Section 9.5.2 (Infringement Actions for Infringements by Third Parties) at the Initiating Party’s expense.  In no event may the Initiating Party settle any such Infringement Action in a manner that would limit the rights of the other Party or impose any obligation on the other Party, in each case, without the other Party’s prior written consent, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed.

 

(g)

Recoveries.  Any amount recovered in any Infringement Action under Section 9.5.2 (Infringement Actions for Infringements by Third Parties), including any amount recovered in any settlement of such Infringement Action, will be shared as follows:

 

(i)

[***]; then

 

(ii)

[***].

9.6

Infringement of Third Party Rights.

 

9.6.1

Notice.  If any Product becomes the subject of a Third Party’s claim or assertion of infringement of a Patent Right within the Territory, the Party first having notice of the claim or assertion will promptly notify the other Party.

 

9.6.2

Defense.  Except as otherwise provided in Article 10 (Indemnification; Insurance), CANbridge will have [***], to defend any such Third Party claim or assertion of infringement of a Patent Right, [***].  [***]. The non-defending Party will reasonably

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cooperate with the Party conducting the defense of the claim or assertion, including if required to conduct such defense, furnishing a power of attorney.

 

9.6.3

Settlement; Licenses.  Except as otherwise provided in Article 10 (Indemnification; Insurance), neither Party will enter into any settlement of any claim described in this Section 9.6 (Infringement of Third Party Rights) that affects the other Party’s rights or interests without such other Party’s written consent, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed.  Each Party will have the right to decline to defend or to tender the defense of any claim described in this Section 9.6 (Infringement of Third Party Rights) upon reasonable written notice to the other Party, including if the other Party fails to agree to a settlement that the declining Party proposes.  Except as otherwise provided in Article 10 (Indemnification; Insurance), any settlement or license fees incurred by [***] under this Section 9.6.3 (Settlement; Licenses) will be allocated in accordance with the principle set forth in 6.4.4(c) (Third Party Payments), to the extent that the Intellectual Property that is the subject of such settlement license Covers the manufacture, use or sale of a Product in the relevant country for which such rights are licensed thereunder.

9.7

Patent Oppositions and Other Proceedings.

 

9.7.1

Third-Party Patent Rights Covering Products.  If [***] desires to bring an opposition, action for declaratory judgment, nullity action, interference, declaration for non-infringement, reexamination, inter partes reviews, post-grant reviews, or other attack upon the validity, title, or enforceability of a Patent Right owned or controlled by a Third Party and having one or more claims that Cover a Product (except insofar as such action is a counterclaim to or defense of, or accompanies a defense of, a Third Party’s claim or assertion of infringement under Section 9.6 (Infringement of Third Party Rights), in which case the provisions of Section 9.6 (Infringement of Third Party Rights) will govern), [***] will so notify [***], and the Parties will promptly confer to determine whether to bring such action, the strategy to be employed in connection with any such action, or the manner in which to settle such action.  CANbridge will have [***]. The Party not bringing an action under this Section 9.7.1 (Third-Party Patent Rights Covering Products) will be entitled to separate representation in such proceeding by counsel of its own choice and at its own expense and will cooperate fully with the Party bringing such action.  Any awards or amounts received in bringing any such action will be first allocated to reimburse the initiating Party’s expenses in such action, and any remaining amounts will be allocated between the Parties as provided in Section 9.5.2(g) (Recoveries).  [***].

 

9.7.2

Parties’ Patent Rights.  If any LogicBio Licensed Patent Right becomes the subject of any proceeding commenced by a Third Party within the Territory in connection with an opposition, reexamination request, action for declaratory judgment, nullity action, interference, inter partes reviews, post-grant reviews or other attack upon the validity, title or enforceability thereof (a “Third Party Patent Challenge”) (except insofar as such action is a counterclaim to or defense of, or accompanies a defense of, an action for infringement against a Third Party under Section 9.5 (Enforcement of LogicBio Licensed Technology) in which case the provisions of such Section will govern), then [***] responsible for Prosecuting such Patent Right as set forth in Section 9.4 (Patent Prosecution) hereof, will control such defense at its own expense. The controlling Party will permit the non-controlling Party to participate in the proceeding to the extent permissible under Applicable Law, and to be represented by its own counsel in such

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proceeding, [***].  If either Party decides that it does not wish to defend against such action, then the other Party will have a backup right to assume defense of such Third Party action [***].

9.8

Response to Biosimilar Applicants.

 

9.8.1

Notice.  In the event that any Party (a) receives a copy of an application submitted to the FDA under subsection (k) of Section 351 of the Public Health Services Act (the “PHSA,” and such application, a “Biosimilar Application”) for which a Product is a “reference product,” whether or not such notice or copy is provided under any Applicable Law applicable to the approval or Manufacture of any biosimilar or interchangeable biological product (including under the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (“BPCIA”), United States Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or implementing FDA regulations and guidance) (a “Proposed Biosimilar Product”) or (b) otherwise becomes aware that such a Biosimilar Application has been filed (such as in an instance described in Section 351(l)(9)(C) of the PHSA), then such Party will promptly provide the other Party with written notice thereof. The terms “reference product” and “biosimilar or interchangeable biological product” will have the respective meanings given to those terms in the BPCIA.

 

9.8.2

Access to Confidential Information.  Upon written request from [***] and to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, [***] will provide [***] with confidential access to the Biosimilar Application and such other information that describes the process used to Manufacture the Proposed Biosimilar Product, in each case, to the extent provided to [***] by the Third Party that submitted the Biosimilar Application (the “Applicant”); provided, however, that prior to receiving the Biosimilar Application and such Confidential Information, [***] will provide notice to [***] confirming its agreement to be subject to the confidentiality provisions in Section 351(l)(1)(B)(iii) of the PHSA.

 

9.8.3

Proposed Patent List.

 

(a)

Preparation of Initial Patent List.  As soon as practicable after the date of receipt by [***] of a copy of a Biosimilar Application and related Manufacturing information and [***] receipt of the notice contemplated by Section 9.8.1 (Response to Biosimilar Applicants; Notice), or within such other timeframe as the Parties may agree, each Party will prepare a proposed list (the “Proposed Initial Patent List”) of the LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights, or, in the case of CANbridge, other Patent Rights Controlled by [***], that such Party reasonably believes would be infringed by the Manufacture or sale of the Proposed Biosimilar Product and will exchange such Proposed Initial Patent List with the other Party. [***]. The Parties will exchange such Proposed Initial Patent List no later than [***] after the date of receipt by [***] of a copy of the Biosimilar Application and related Manufacturing information, but in any event at least [***] prior to sending the Initial Patent List to the Applicant. As soon as practicable following the date of exchange by the Parties of the Proposed Initial Patent List, [***].  Not later than [***] following [***] receipt of the Biosimilar Application and related Manufacturing information under Section 351(l)(2) of the PHSA, CANbridge will provide the Applicant with a copy of the Initial Patent List.

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(b)

Disclosure of Applicant’s Response.  Provided that [***] has agreed to comply with the confidentiality provisions in Section 351(l)(1)(B)(iii) of the PHSA and to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, CANbridge will [***] (the “Applicant Response”).

 

(c)

Preparation of [***] Response.  As soon as practicable following the date of receipt by [***] of the Applicant Response, or within such other timeframe as the Parties may agree, [***].

 

(d)

Negotiation; [***] Rights.  After [***] provides the Applicant with a copy of the [***] Response, [***]. Without limiting the foregoing, within [***] following the exchange of such lists by [***] and the Applicant pursuant to Section 351(l)(5)(B)(i) of the PHSA, [***] will, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, notify [***] of any [***] included on the combined list(s) referenced in Section 351(l)(6)(A) or (B) of the PHSA that will be the subject of an Immediate Patent Infringement Action.

 

9.8.4

Supplements to Initial Patent List.  Each Party will inform the other Party within [***] days of receipt of an issue notification of any U.S. Patent Right within the LogicBio Licensed Patent Rights for which such Party is controlling Prosecution and that is issued after such Party has provided the Initial Patent List to the Applicant, and will provide the other Party with a copy of the allowed claims in such U.S. Patent Right. [***].

9.9

CREATE Act. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Article 9, neither Party will have the right to make an election under the CREATE Act when exercising its rights under this Article 9 without the prior written consent of the other Party, which will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. With respect to any such permitted election, the Parties will use reasonable efforts to cooperate and coordinate their activities with respect to any submissions, filings or other activities in support thereof. The Parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is a “joint research agreement” as defined in the CREATE Act. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the other Party’s consent under this Section 9.9 will not be required in connection with an obviousness-type double patenting rejection in any patent application claiming a CANbridge Collaboration Patent Rights, LogicBio Collaboration Patent Rights and Joint Collaboration Patent Rights, or uses thereof.

9.10

Patent Term Extensions.  [***] requests for patent term extensions, supplementary protection certificates, or equivalents thereto in any country in the Territory, in each case where applicable to a Product (hereinafter “Patent Term Extensions”); [***]. [***] costs and expenses relating to the Patent Term Extensions [***]. [***] will provide support, assistance, and all necessary documents, in [***] for the purpose of supporting, filing, obtaining, and maintaining Patent Term Extensions.

9.11

Third Party Rights; Existing Obligations.  Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement, each Party’s rights under this Article 9 (Intellectual Property) with respect to the Prosecution and enforcement of any LogicBio Licensed Patent Right is subject to the rights of certain Third Parties to the extent set forth in any Existing In-License Agreement.

Article 10
INDEMNIFICATION; INSURANCE

10.1

Indemnification by LogicBio. LogicBio hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CANbridge and its Affiliates and each of their respective directors, officers, employees, agents,

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and representatives (each, a “CANbridge Indemnitee”) from and against any and all claims, suits, actions, demands, liabilities, expenses, or losses, including reasonable legal expenses and attorneys’ fees (collectively, the “Losses”), to which any CANbridge Indemnitee may become subject to as a result of any claim, demand, action, or other proceeding by any Third Party (each, a “Claim”) to the extent such Losses arise directly or indirectly out of:

 

10.1.1

the breach by LogicBio of any of its representations, warranties, agreements, or covenants under this Agreement; or

 

10.1.2

the [***] of LogicBio or its Affiliate or its licensee (other than CANbridge or its Affiliate or Sublicensee), or any officer, director, employee, agent, or representative thereof.

Except, with respect to each of Section 10.1.1 through Section 10.1.2, to the extent such Losses arise from any action for which CANbridge has an indemnification obligation to LogicBio Indemnitee under Section 10.2.1 through Section 10.2.3.

10.2

Indemnification by CANbridge.  CANbridge hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless LogicBio and its Affiliates, and each of their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives and CMRI, its Affiliates (as defined in the CMRI Agreement), the Co-Owners and their Personnel (as defined in the CMRI Agreement) (each, a “LogicBio Indemnitee”) from and against any and all Losses to which any LogicBio Indemnitee may become subject as a result of any Claim to the extent such Losses arise directly or indirectly out of:

 

10.2.1

the breach by CANbridge of any of its representations, warranties, agreements, or covenants under this Agreement;

 

10.2.2

any claims of any nature arising out of the Exploitation of any Product by or on behalf of CANbridge, its Affiliates or Sublicensees (other than by any LogicBio Indemnitee); or

 

10.2.3

the [***] of CANbridge or its Affiliate or Sublicensee, or any officer, director, employee, agent, or representative thereof.

Except, with respect to each of Section 10.2.1 through Section 10.2.3, to the extent such Losses arise from any action for which LogicBio has an indemnification obligation to CANbridge under Section 10.1.1 through Section 10.1.2.

10.3

Indemnification Procedure.

 

10.3.1

Notice.  Promptly after a LogicBio Indemnitee or a CANbridge Indemnitee (each, an “Indemnitee”) receives notice of a pending or threatened Claim, such Indemnitee will give written notice of the Claim to the Party from whom the Indemnitee is entitled to receive indemnification pursuant to Section 10.1 (Indemnification by LogicBio) or Section 10.2 (Indemnification by CANbridge), as applicable (the “Indemnifying Party”).  An Indemnitee’s delay in providing or failure to provide such notice will not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations, except to the extent it can demonstrate prejudice due to the delay or lack of notice.

 

10.3.2

Defense.  Upon receipt of notice under Section 10.3.1 (Indemnification Procedure; Notice) from the Indemnitee, the Indemnifying Party will have the duty to either

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compromise or defend, at its own expense and by counsel (reasonably satisfactory to Indemnitee), such Claim. The Indemnifying Party will promptly (and in any event not more than [***]  after receipt of the Indemnitee’s original notice) notify the Indemnitee in writing that it acknowledges its obligation (which acknowledgement will not be deemed or construed as an admission of liability, either under this Article 10 (Indemnification) or otherwise) to indemnify the Indemnitee with respect to the Claim pursuant to this Section 10.3 (Indemnification Procedures) and of its intention to either compromise or defend such Claim.  Once the Indemnifying Party gives such notice to the Indemnitee, the Indemnifying Party is not liable to the Indemnitee for the fees of other counsel or any other expenses subsequently incurred by the Indemnitee in connection with such defense, other than the Indemnitee’s reasonable expenses of investigation and cooperation.  However, the Indemnitee will have the right to employ separate counsel and to control the defense of a Claim at its own expense.

 

10.3.3

Cooperation.  The Indemnitee will cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its legal representatives in the investigation and defense of any Claim.  The Indemnifying Party will keep the Indemnitee informed on a reasonable and timely basis as to the status of such Claim (to the extent the Indemnitee is not participating in the defense of such Claim) and conduct the defense of such Claim in a prudent manner.

 

10.3.4

Settlement.  If an Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of a Claim, then no compromise or settlement of such Claim may be effected by the Indemnifying Party without the Indemnitee’s written consent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed).  Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, the Indemnitee’s consent will not be required of a settlement where: (a) there is no finding or admission of any violation of law or any violation of the rights of any Person and no effect on any other claims that may be made against the Indemnitee; (b) the sole relief provided is monetary damages that are paid in full by the Indemnifying Party; and (c) the Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement are not adversely affected.  If the Indemnifying Party fails to assume defense of a Claim within a reasonable time, then the Indemnitee may settle such Claim on such terms as it deems appropriate with the consent of the Indemnifying Party (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed), and the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to indemnify the Indemnitee for such settlement as provided in this Article 10 (Indemnification).

10.4

Insurance.  Each Party will, at its own expense, procure and maintain during the Term and for a period of [***] thereafter, insurance policies, including product liability insurance when applicable, adequate to cover its obligations hereunder and that are consistent with normal business practices of prudent companies similarly situated. Without limiting the foregoing, the types of insurance and minimum limits with respect to CANbridge will include at least the following:

 

(a)

Prior to commencing any use in humans of Products, a comprehensive commercial general liability and products liability policy to cover all sums which it may become legally liable to pay as compensation consequent upon:

 

(i)

death of, or bodily injury (including disease or illness) to, any person; and

 

(ii)

loss of, or damage to, property,

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happening anywhere in the Territory arising out of or in connection with this Agreement. The limit of liability provided by this policy for each and every event will not be less than $[***].

 

(b)

[***] by CANbridge or its Affiliates in connection with the Products (and CANbridge will ensure that [***].

 

(c)

Prior to commencing any use in humans of Products, or use in humans of techniques within the LogicBio Technology, no fault clinical trial insurance with a limit of liability of not less than $[***] for each and every event.

 

(d)

Any other insurance required by Applicable Law.

Such insurance will not be construed to create a limit of a Party’s liability with respect to its indemnification obligations under this Article 10 (Indemnification).  Each Party will provide the other Party with written evidence of such insurance or self-insurance upon request. Each Party will provide the other Party with prompt written notice of cancellation, non-renewal, or material change in such insurance or self-insurance that could materially adversely affect the rights of such other Party hereunder and will provide such notice within [***] after any such cancellation, non‑renewal, or material change.

Article 11
TERM AND TERMINATION

11.1

Term.  This Agreement will commence upon the Effective Date and, if not otherwise terminated earlier pursuant to this Article 11 (Term and Termination), will continue, on a Product-by-Product and country-by-country basis, in full force and effect until the expiration of the Royalty Period applicable to such Product and such country and will expire in its entirety upon the expiration of the final Royalty Period (such period from the Effective Date until the expiration of this Agreement with respect to all Products, the “Term”).

11.2

Termination for Material Breach.

 

11.2.1

Material Breach and Cure Period. Subject to Section 11.2.2 (Disputes Regarding Material Breach), either Party (the “Non-Breaching Party”) may terminate this Agreement in the event the other Party (the “Breaching Party”) has materially breached this Agreement, and such material breach has not been cured within [***] after receipt of written notice of such breach by the Breaching Party from the Non-Breaching Party (or within [***] in the case of any payment breach) (such [***]- or [***]-day period, the “Cure Period”).  If a breach relates: (i) solely to Products Directed to a single Target, any such termination shall be limited solely to rights pertaining to such Target and (ii) to matters beyond the scope of the foregoing clause (i), then any such termination shall pertain to the Agreement in its entirety.  The written notice describing the alleged material breach will provide sufficient detail to put the Breaching Party on notice of such material breach. Any termination pursuant to this Section 11.2.1 (Material Breach and Cure Period) will become effective at the end of the Cure Period, unless the Breaching Party has cured any such material breach prior to the expiration of such Cure Period, or, if such material breach is not curable prior to the expiration of the applicable, then such Cure Period will be extended so long as the Breaching Party has (a) provided to the Non-Breaching Party a written plan that is

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reasonably calculated to effect a cure of such material breach, and (b) the Breaching Party commits to and diligently carries out such plan as provided to the Non-Breaching Party, provided that, in no event will the Cure Period be extended to more than a total of [***].

 

11.2.2

Disputes Regarding Material Breach.  If the Parties reasonably and in good faith disagree as to the scope or existence  of a material breach, then the Breaching Party that disputes whether there has been a material breach may contest the allegation in accordance with Article 12 (Dispute Resolution), and the applicable Cure Period will toll upon the initiation of such dispute resolution procedures.  If, as a result of such dispute resolution process, it is finally determined pursuant to Article 12 (Dispute Resolution) that the Breaching Party committed a material breach of this Agreement, then the applicable Cure Period will resume and unless such alleged breach was cured during the pendency of such Cure Period (once resumed), this Agreement will terminate (in whole or in part, as applicable) effective as of the expiration of such Cure Period.  This Agreement will remain in full force and effect during the pendency of any such dispute resolution proceeding and all Cure Periods.  Any such dispute resolution proceeding will not suspend any obligations of either Party hereunder and each Party will use reasonable efforts to mitigate any damages. Any payments that are made by one Party to the other Party pursuant to this Agreement pending resolution of the Dispute will be promptly refunded if it is determined pursuant to Article 12 (Dispute Resolution) that such payments are to be refunded by one Party to the other Party.  If, as a result of such dispute resolution proceeding, it is determined that the Breaching Party did not commit such material breach (or such material breach was cured in accordance with this Section 11.2 (Termination for Material Breach)), then no termination of this Agreement will be effective, and this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.

11.3

Termination for Insolvency.  To the extent permitted by Applicable Law, either Party may terminate this Agreement upon providing written notice to the other Party on or after the time that such other Party files or institutes a bankruptcy, reorganization, liquidation, or receivership proceeding or upon the appointment of a receiver or trustee over all or substantially all property, or upon an assignment of a substantial portion of the assets for the benefit of creditors (a “Bankruptcy Filing”), by the other Party; provided, however, that in the case of any involuntary bankruptcy proceeding, such right to terminate will only become effective if the applicable Party consents to the involuntary bankruptcy or such proceeding is not dismissed within [***] after the filing thereof. In the event of any termination pursuant to this Section 11.3 (Termination for Insolvency):

 

11.3.1

All rights and licenses now or hereafter granted by a Party to the other Party under or pursuant to this Agreement are, for all purposes of Section 365(n) of Title 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, licenses of rights to “intellectual property” as defined in the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.  Upon a Bankruptcy Filing by a Party, such Party agrees that the non-bankrupt Party, as licensee of such rights under this Agreement, will retain and may fully exercise all of its rights and elections under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.  Each Party acknowledges and agrees that “embodiments” of intellectual property rights within the meaning of Section 365(n) include laboratory notebooks, cell lines, product samples, and inventory, research studies and data, all Regulatory Approvals (and all applications for Regulatory Approval) and rights of reference therein, in each case that are within the LogicBio Technology (in the event that LogicBio is the bankrupt Party) or within the CANbridge Licensed Technology (in the event that CANbridge is the bankrupt Party). If (A) a case under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code is commenced by or

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against a Party, (B) this Agreement is rejected as provided in the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and (C) the non-bankrupt Party elects to retain its rights hereunder as provided in Section 365(n) of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, the bankrupt Party (in any capacity, including debtor-in-possession) and its successors and assigns (including a trustee) will:

 

(a)

provide the non-bankrupt Party with a complete duplicate of (or complete access to, as appropriate) all such intellectual property rights (including all embodiments thereof) held by the bankrupt Party and such successors and assigns, or otherwise available to them, immediately upon the non-bankrupt Party’s written request.  Whenever the bankrupt Party or any of its successors or assigns provides to the non-bankrupt Party any of the intellectual property rights licensed hereunder (or any embodiment thereof) pursuant to this Section 11.3.1(a) (Termination for Insolvency), the non-bankrupt Party will have the right to perform the bankrupt Party’s obligations hereunder with respect to such intellectual property rights, but neither such provision nor such performance by the non-bankrupt Party will release the bankrupt Party from liability resulting from rejection of the license or the failure to perform such obligations; and

 

(b)

not interfere with the non-bankrupt Party’s rights under this Agreement, or any agreement supplemental hereto, to such intellectual property rights (including such embodiments), including any right to obtain such intellectual property rights (or such embodiments) from another entity, to the extent provided in Section 365(n) of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

11.4

Termination for Convenience.  CANbridge will be entitled to terminate this Agreement in its entirety, at its sole discretion, at any time upon [***] prior written notice to LogicBio thereof.

11.5

Termination for Patent Challenge.  If CANbridge or any of its Affiliates or Sublicensees, directly or indirectly through any Third Party, commences any interference or opposition proceeding with respect to, challenges the validity or enforceability of, or opposes any extension of or the grant of a supplementary protection certificate with respect to, any LogicBio Licensed Patent Right (a “Patent Challenge”), then LogicBio will have the right to terminate this Agreement on [***] written notice to CANbridge; such termination of such license to be effective immediately following such notice period; provided that if CANbridge or its Affiliate or Sublicensee withdraws (or causes to be withdrawn) such Patent Challenge within [***] after being requested to do so by LogicBio in writing (which termination notice will be deemed a request), then LogicBio will have no right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 11.5 (Termination for Patent Challenge). For clarity, LogicBio may not terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 11.5 (Termination for Patent Challenge) if CANbridge or its Affiliate or Sublicensee is required by legal process to be joined as a party in any Patent Challenge by a Third Party. In addition, notwithstanding the foregoing, LogicBio will have no right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 11.5 (Termination for Patent Challenge) with respect to: (i) any affirmative defense or other validity, enforceability, or non-infringement challenge, whether in the same action or in any other agency or forum of competent jurisdiction, advanced by CANbridge, or any of its Affiliates or Sublicensees in response to any claim or action brought in the first instance by, or on behalf of, LogicBio or any Third Party, or (ii) any Patent Challenge that is commenced by a Sublicensee, provided that CANbridge demands that such Sublicensee withdraw such Patent Challenge promptly after CANbridge becomes aware of such Patent Challenge and terminates the sublicense agreement with the applicable Sublicensee if such Sublicensee does not withdraw such Patent Challenge within [***] after receipt of notice from CANbridge.

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11.6

Termination for Cessation of Development or Commercialization. On a Target-by-Target basis, if (i) CANbridge and its Affiliates and their respective Sublicensees do not conduct any [***] Development or Commercialization activities with respect to a Target in [***] for a continuous period of longer than [***], then LogicBio may, in its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement with respect to such Target upon [***] prior written notice to CANbridge.  Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, the foregoing [***] period will automatically be tolled for any period that such inactivity is due to (a) a decision to stop or delay further Development or Commercialization, as applicable, due to a safety concern or (b) any event of Force Majeure.  For clarity, material activities undertaken to resolve a clinical hold imposed by an applicable Regulatory Authority or an inability of CANbridge to obtain supply of Products that are Manufactured by CANbridge or on behalf of CANbridge by a Third Party will be considered material Development or Commercialization activities.

11.7

Effects of Termination.

 

11.7.1

Effects of Termination Generally.  Upon termination of this Agreement in its entirety or with respect to a Target:

 

(a)

Wind-Down.  Promptly following receipt by the applicable Party of a notice of termination pursuant to this Article 11 (Term and Termination), the Parties will begin to wind-down their respective activities under this Agreement with respect to the Terminated Targets.  The Parties will coordinate the wind-down of each Party’s efforts under this Agreement, and, if the applicable committees have disbanded, then the Parties will establish an appropriate committee to coordinate such wind-down.

 

(b)

Termination of Rights and Licenses.  Without limiting the effect that such termination will have on any provisions of this Agreement, other than as expressly set forth herein, including those provisions that this Agreement expressly provides will survive such termination and subject to Section 2.2.3 (Survival of Sublicenses), all rights and licenses granted herein to either Party will terminate with respect to the Terminated Targets; provided that such licenses will continue as necessary for the Parties to complete the orderly wind-down of their activities under this Agreement in accordance with Applicable Law and as otherwise required in accordance with Section 11.7.1(a) (Wind-Down).

 

(c)

Termination of Payment Obligations.  All payment obligations hereunder with respect to the Terminated Targets will terminate, other than those that are accrued and unpaid as of the effective date of such termination.

 

(d)

Sell-Off Right.  During the [***] period following the effective date of termination, CANbridge will have the right to sell or otherwise dispose of the then-existing inventory of Products with respect to the Terminated Targets on hand at the time of such termination or in the process of Manufacturing, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

 

(e)

Return of Confidential Information.  Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, (i) the Receiving Party will return to the Disclosing Party or, as directed by the Disclosing Party, destroy (and certify such destruction in writing) all Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party (or if the Agreement is terminated with respect to one or more Targets but not in its entirety, all Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party that solely relates to the Terminated Targets), that is in the Receiving Party’s possession or control and (ii) CANbridge will ensure that any contact manufacturer engaged by CANbridge returns to LogicBio or, as directed by LogicBio, destroys (and certifies such destruction in writing) all Confidential Information of LogicBio (or if the Agreement is terminated with respect to one or more Targets but not in its entirety, all

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such Confidential Information of LogicBio that solely relates to the Terminated Targets), provided, however, that in each case ((i) and (ii)), copies may be retained and stored by the Receiving Party solely for the purpose of determining its obligations under this Agreement, subject to the non-disclosure and non-use obligation under Article 8 (Confidentiality).  In addition, the Receiving Party will not be required to return or destroy Confidential Information contained in any computer system back-up records made in the ordinary course of business; provided that such Confidential Information may not be accessed without the Disclosing Party’s prior written consent or as required by Applicable Law.

 

(f)

Transfer of Prosecution Rights. Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, CANbridge will promptly cooperate and assist in transitioning to LogicBio the prosecution and maintenance of all Patent Rights that CANbridge is prosecuting or maintaining pursuant to Section 9.4 (Patent Prosecution) as of the effective date of termination, including by executing documents in a timely manner as may be reasonably necessary to allow LogicBio to continue such prosecution and maintenance.

 

11.7.2

Grantback License; Product Reversion.  In addition to those general effects set forth in Section 11.7.1 (Effects of Termination Generally), the following terms of this Section 11.7.2 (Grantback License; Product Reversion) will apply (A) with respect to a Terminated Target, solely if LogicBio terminates this Agreement with respect to such Terminated Target under Section 11.2 (Termination for Material Breach), Section 11.3 (Termination for Insolvency), Section 11.5 (Termination for Patent Challenge) or Section 11.6 (Termination for Cessation of Development or Commercialization), if requested by LogicBio, CANbridge will negotiate in good faith towards an agreement pursuant to which: (a) CANbridge would grant a license under CANbridge Product Technology and Product Trademarks, (b) CANbridge would assign or otherwise provide to LogicBio the benefit of Clinical Trial data, Regulatory Submissions, and Regulatory Approvals applicable to any Products with respect to the Terminated Targets, (c) CANbridge would sell to LogicBio any or all of the inventory of the Products with respect to the Terminated Targets.

11.8

Remedies.  Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, termination or expiration of this Agreement will not relieve the Parties of any liability or obligation that accrued hereunder prior to the effective date of such termination or expiration, nor prejudice either Party’s right to obtain performance of any obligation.  Each Party will be free, pursuant to Article 12 (Dispute Resolution), to seek, without restriction as to the number of times it may seek, damages, expenses, and remedies that may be available to it under Applicable Law or in equity and will be entitled to offset the amount of any damages and expenses obtained against the other Party in a final determination under Section 12.3 (Litigation), against any amounts otherwise due to such other Party under this Agreement.

11.9

Election to Continue in Lieu of Termination.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, if CANbridge has the right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 11.2 (Termination for Material Breach)

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based on an uncured breach by LogicBio, CANbridge may elect, in lieu of such termination and in addition to any other remedies available to CANbridge at law or in equity, to maintain this Agreement in [***].

11.10

Survival. In the event of termination of this Agreement, in addition to the provisions of this Agreement that continue in effect in accordance with their terms, the following provisions of this Agreement will survive:  Article 1 (Definitions), Section 2.2.3 (Survival of Sublicenses), Section 2.5 (No Implied Licenses), Article 6 (Payments and Royalties) (solely to the extent applicable to any payments due and payable under this Agreement as of the effective date of termination or due to the sell off of existing inventory pursuant to Section 11.7.1(d) (Sell-Off Right)), Section 6.11 (Record Retention; Audits) (until [***] following the effective date of termination), Section 7.6 (Disclaimer of Warranties), Section 7.7 (Limitation of Liability), Article 8 (Confidentiality) (until the end of the confidentiality term set forth in Section 8.2 (Non-Disclosure and Non-Use Obligation)), Section 9.1 (Ownership), Section 11.1 (Term), Section 11.7 (Effects of Termination), Section 11.9 (Survival), Article 12 (Dispute Resolution) and Article 13 (Miscellaneous).

Article 12
DISPUTE RESOLUTION

12.1

[***] Dispute Resolution Mechanism.  The Parties agree that, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, the procedures set forth in this Article 12 (Dispute Resolution) will be the exclusive mechanism for resolving any dispute, controversy, or claim between the Parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement (whether based on contract, tort or otherwise) (each, a “Dispute,” and collectively, the “Disputes”) that is not resolved through [***] between the Parties pursuant to [***].

12.2

Resolution by Executive Officers.  Except as otherwise provided in this Section 12.2 (Resolution by Executive Officers) or as provided in Section 12.4 (Preliminary Injunctions), in the event of any Dispute regarding the construction or interpretation of this Agreement, or the rights, duties, or liabilities of either Party hereunder, the Parties will first attempt in [***] to resolve such Dispute by negotiation and consultation between themselves.  In the event that such Dispute is not resolved on an informal basis within [***], either Party may, by written notice to the other Party, refer the Dispute to the Executive Officer of the other Party for attempted resolution by [***] within [***] after such notice is received.  Each Party may, in its sole discretion, seek resolution of any and all Disputes that are not resolved under this Section 12.2 (Resolution by Executive Officers) in accordance with Section 12.3 (Litigation).

12.3

Litigation.  Any unresolved Dispute that was subject to Section 12.2 (Resolution by Executive Officers), will be brought exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction, federal or state, located in Boston, Massachusetts, and in no other jurisdiction.  Each Party hereby irrevocably consents to personal jurisdiction and venue in, and irrevocably agrees to service of process issued or authorized by any such court in any such action or proceeding.  The Parties hereby irrevocably waive any objection which they may now have or hereafter have to the laying of venue in the federal or state courts of Massachusetts in any such action or proceeding, and hereby irrevocably waive and agree not to plead or claim in any such court that any such action or proceeding brought in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. The Parties hereby agree that any final judgment rendered by any such federal or state court of Massachusetts in any action or proceeding involving any Dispute, from which no appeal can be or is taken, may be enforced by the prevailing Party in any court of competent jurisdiction.

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12.4

Preliminary Injunctions.  Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, in the event of an actual or threatened breach of a Party’s obligations under this Agreement, a Party may seek a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction from any court of competent jurisdiction in order to prevent immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage on a provisional basis.

12.5

Patent and Trademark Disputes.  Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, any and all issues regarding the scope, construction, validity, and enforceability of any Patent Rights or trademark relating to a Product that is the subject of this Agreement will be determined in a court or other tribunal, as the case may be, of competent jurisdiction under the applicable patent or trademark laws of the country in which such Patent Rights or trademark rights were granted or arose.

12.6

Confidentiality.  Any and all activities conducted under this Article 12 (Dispute Resolution), including any and all proceedings and decisions hereunder, will be deemed Confidential Information of each of the Parties, and will be subject to Article 8 (Confidentiality), to the extent applicable in accordance with Applicable Law.

Article 13
MISCELLANEOUS

13.1

Performance through Affiliates.  Each Party may discharge any obligations and exercise any rights hereunder through delegation of its obligations or rights to any of its Affiliates.  Each Party hereby guarantees the performance by its Affiliates of such Party’s obligations under this Agreement and will cause its Affiliates to comply with the provisions of this Agreement in connection with such performance.

13.2

Notices.  All notices and other communications given or made pursuant hereto will be in writing (including by electronic mail) and will be deemed to have been duly given (a) on the date delivered, if delivered personally, or on the next Business Day after being sent by reputable overnight courier (with delivery tracking provided, signature required, and delivery prepaid), in each case, to the Parties at the following addresses, or (b) on the date sent if sent by email to the email address provided below and if confirmed by confirmatory return email to the email address specified below (or at such other address, or email address for a Party as will be specified by notice given in accordance with this Section 13.2 (Notices)).

If to CANbridge:

CANbridge Care Pharma Hong Kong Limited

Room 402, Huawen International Plaza

999 West Zhongshan Road, Changning District

Shanghai, 200051, P.R. China

Attention: [***]

Email: [***]

with a copy (which will not constitute notice) to:

Goodwin Procter LLP
100 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA 02210, U.S.A.
Attention:
[***]
Email:
[***]

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If to LogicBio:

LogicBio Therapeutics, Inc.
65 Hayden Ave., Floor 2,
Lexington, MA 02421, U.S.A.

Attention: [***]
Email: [***]

with a copy (which will not constitute notice) to:

Ropes & Gray LLP
800 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02199, U.S.A.
Attention:
[***]
Email:
[***]

13.3

Force Majeure.  Both Parties will be excused from the performance of their obligations under this Agreement to the extent that such performance is prevented or delayed by Force Majeure and the nonperforming Party promptly provides notice of the prevention or delay to the other Party.  Such excuse will be continued so long as the condition constituting Force Majeure continues and the nonperforming Party takes reasonable efforts to remove the condition. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Party will not be excused from making payments owed hereunder because of a Force Majeure affecting such Party. If a Force Majeure persists for more than [***], then the Parties will discuss in [***] the modification of the Parties’ obligations under this Agreement in order to mitigate the delays caused by such Force Majeure.

13.4

Assignment.  Neither Party may assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other, except that a Party may make such an assignment without the other Party’s consent to (a) Affiliates pursuant to Section 13.1 (Performance by Affiliates), provided that such Party will remain responsible for such Affiliate’s conduct and compliance with its obligations under this Agreement, or (b) a successor to all or substantially all of the business of such Party to which this Agreement relates, whether in a merger, sale of stock, acquisition, or similar transaction or series of related transactions.  Any permitted assignment will be binding on the successors of the assigning Party.  Any assignment or attempted assignment by either Party in violation of the terms of this Section 13.4 (Assignment) will be null, void, and of no legal effect.

13.5

Severability.  If any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable by any court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction from which no appeal can be or is taken, then the provision will be considered severed from this Agreement and will not serve to invalidate any remaining provisions hereof.  The Parties will make a good faith effort to replace any invalid or unenforceable provision with a valid and enforceable one such that the objectives contemplated by the Parties when entering this Agreement may be realized.

13.6

English Language.  This Agreement will be written and executed in, and all other communications under or in connection with this Agreement, will be in the English language.  Any translation into any other language will not be an official version thereof, and in the event of any conflict in interpretation between the English version and such translation, the English version will control.

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13.7

Waiver and Non-Exclusion of Remedies.  Any term or condition of this Agreement may be waived at any time by the Party that is entitled to the benefit thereof, but no such waiver will be effective unless set forth in a written instrument duly executed by or on behalf of the Party waiving such term or condition.  The waiver by either Party of any right hereunder or of the failure to perform or of a breach by the other Party will not be deemed a waiver of any other right hereunder or of any other breach or failure by such other Party whether of a similar nature or otherwise.  The rights and remedies provided herein are cumulative and do not exclude any other right or remedy provided by Applicable Law or otherwise available except as expressly set forth herein.

13.8

Further Assurance.  Each Party will duly execute and deliver, or cause to be duly executed and delivered, such further instruments and do and cause to be done such further acts and things, including the filing of such assignments, agreements, documents, and instruments, as may be necessary or as the other Party may reasonably request in connection with this Agreement or to carry out more effectively the provisions and purposes hereof.

13.9

Relationship of the Parties.  It is expressly agreed that LogicBio, on the one hand, and CANbridge, on the other hand, will be independent contractors and that the relationship between the two Parties will not constitute a partnership, joint venture or agency.  Neither LogicBio nor CANbridge will have the authority to make any statements, representations or commitments of any kind, or to take any action that will be binding on the other, without the prior written consent of the other Party to do so.  All Persons employed by a Party will be employees of that Party and not of the other Party and all expenses and obligations incurred by reason of such employment will be for the account and expense of such Party.

13.10

Construction.  Except where the context otherwise requires, wherever used, the singular will include the plural, the plural will include the singular, and the use of any gender will be applicable to all genders.  Whenever this Agreement refers to a number of days without using a term otherwise defined herein, such number refers to calendar days.  The captions of this Agreement are for the convenience of reference only and in no way define, describe, extend, or limit the scope or intent of this Agreement or the intent of any provision contained in this Agreement. The terms “including,” “include,” “includes,” or “for example” will not limit the generality of any description preceding such term and as used herein will have the same meaning as “including, but not limited to” or “including, without limitation.”  The word “shall” will be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word “will.”  References to any specific law, rule or regulation, or article, Section or other division thereof, will be deemed to include the then-current amendments thereto or any replacement or successor law, rule or regulation thereof. The term “or” will be interpreted in the inclusive sense commonly associated with the term “and/or.”  Any reference herein to any person or entity will be construed to include the person’s or entity’s successors and assigns.  The language of this Agreement will be deemed to be the language mutually chosen by the Parties and no rule of strict construction will be applied against either Party hereto.  Each Party represents that it has been represented by legal counsel in connection with this Agreement and acknowledges that it has participated in the drafting hereof.  In interpreting and applying the terms and provisions of this Agreement, the Parties agree that no presumption will apply against the Party which drafted such terms and provisions.

13.11

Governing Law. This Agreement was prepared in the English language, which language will govern the interpretation of, and any dispute regarding, the terms of this Agreement.  This Agreement and all disputes arising out of or related to this Agreement or any breach hereof will be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice of law principles that would require the application of the laws of a different state or jurisdiction.  Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, the Parties expressly reject

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the application to this Agreement, all transactions and activities contemplated hereby, and all Disputes of (a) the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale Of Goods, and (b) the 1974 Convention on the Limitation Period in the International Sale of Goods, as amended by that certain Protocol, concluded at Vienna, Austria on April 11, 1980.

13.12

Entire Agreement and Amendment.  This Agreement, including the Exhibits and Schedules hereto, sets forth the complete, final and exclusive agreement and all the covenants, promises, agreements, warranties, representations, conditions and understandings between the Parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, including, from and after the Restatement Date, the Original Agreement.  There are no covenants, promises, agreements, warranties, representations, conditions or understandings, either oral or written, between the Parties other than as are set forth herein and therein.  No subsequent alteration, amendment, change or addition to this Agreement will be binding upon the Parties unless reduced to a writing explicitly stating the Parties’ intent to amend this Agreement that is signed by an authorized officer of each Party.  In the event of any inconsistency between the body of this Agreement and either any Exhibits or Schedules to this Agreement or any subsequent agreements ancillary to this Agreement, unless otherwise express stated to the contrary in such Exhibit, Schedule or ancillary agreement, the terms contained in this Agreement will control.

13.13

Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.  This Agreement may be executed by facsimile, .pdf, or other electronically transmitted signatures and such signatures will be deemed to bind each Party as if they were the original signatures.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective duly authorized officers as of the Restatement Date.

 

CANbridge Care Pharma Hong Kong Limited

By:

/s/ James Xue

 

(Signature)

Name:

James Xue

Title:

Director

Signing Time:

10/03/2022

 

 

 

LogicBio Therapeutics, Inc.

By:

/s/ Frederic Chereau

 

(Signature)

Name:

Frederic Chereau

Title:

President and Chief Executive Officer

Signing Time:

10/02/2022