Exhibit 10.1
CONFIDENTIAL
FINAL
COLLABORATION AGREEMENT
by
and between
UCYCLYD PHARMA, INC.
and
HYPERION THERAPEUTICS, INC.
dated
August 23, 2007
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with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2
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ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
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ARTICLE 2
PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES DURING THE DEVELOPMENT
TERM
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2.1 Promotion of
Marketed Products During the Development Term
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2.1.1 Promotion
Rights and License
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2.1.2 Promotion
Plan
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2.1.3 Promotion
Activities
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2.1.4 Supply and
Distribution of the Marketed Products
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2.1.5 Expansion of
Promotion Territory
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2.1.6 Exclusion or
Prohibition Affecting Sales of Marketed Product
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2.2 Research and
Development during the Development Term
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2.2.1 R&D
Rights with Respect to Development Products
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2.2.2 R&D
Rights Outside of the Development Field
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2.2.3 R&D
Rights Outside of the United States
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2.2.4 Development
Plan
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2.2.5 Research and
Development Diligence
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2.2.6 Transition
of Development and Regulatory Program to Hyperion
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2.2.7 Development
Costs
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2.2.8 Information
Exchange
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2.2.9 Approval of
**** Prior to Closing
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2.2.10 Termination
Based on Failure to File NDA
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2.2.11 Supply of
Development Products during Development Term
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2.2.12 Visit of
Facilities
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2.3 Use of
Contractors
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2.3.1 Right to
Engage Subcontractors
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2.3.2
Subcontracting Agreements
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2.3.3 Replacement
of Subcontractors
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ARTICLE 3 RIGHTS
TO PURCHASE ASSETS
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3.1 Purchase
Rights
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3.2 Purchase
Price
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3.3 Closing
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3.3.1 Account for
Purchase Payment
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3.3.2
Closing
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3.3.3 Delay of
Closing Date
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3.3.4 HSR Act
Clearance
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3.4 Transition at
Closing
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3.4.1 Regulatory
Filings and Clinical Data
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3.4.2
Inventories
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3.4.3 Technology
Transfer
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3.4.4 Post-Closing
Application of Corporate Integrity Agreement
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3.4.5 Accounts
Receivables
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ARTICLE 4 RIGHTS
AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES AFTER CLOSING
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4.1 Rights to
Commercialize Product
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4.1.1 Exclusive
Commercialization Rights
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4.1.2 Commercial
Diligence
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4.1.3
Commercialization Efforts Reporting
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4.1.4 Pricing,
Pricing Approvals and Product Distribution
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4.1.5 Sales and
Inventory
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4.1.6 Labeling and
Promotional Materials
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4.2 Rights to
Develop Products
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4.2.1 Continued
Rights under the Development and Regulatory Program
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4.2.2 Rights to
Develop Products for Other Indications Worldwide
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ARTICLE 5
REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE MATTERS
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5.1 General
Compliance
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5.2 Compliance
Program
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5.3 Screening
Requirements
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5.4 Regulatory
Filings and Approvals
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5.4.1 Marketed
Products
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5.4.2 Development
and Regulatory Program
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5.5 Labeling and
Promotional Materials
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5.6 Adverse Events
and Safety Reporting
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5.7 Communication
with Governmental Authorities or Regulatory Agencies
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5.8 Complaints;
Medical Inquiries; Product Information Requests
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5.9 Regulatory
Information
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5.10 Recalls or
Other Corrective Action
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5.11 Compliance
Deficiencies
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ARTICLE 6
GOVERNANCE
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6.1
Cooperation
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6.2 Joint Steering
Committee
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6.2.1
Establishment of the Joint Steering Committee
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6.2.2
Responsibilities of the Joint Steering Committee
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6.2.3 Meetings of
the Joint Steering Committee
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6.3
Responsibilities of the Chairperson
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6.4 Reports to the
Joint Steering Committees
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6.4.1 By
Hyperion
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6.4.2 By
Ucyclyd
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6.5 Minutes
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6.6 Expenses
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6.7 Voting
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6.8 Replacement of
Personnel
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6.9
Delegation
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ARTICLE 7 PAYMENT
TERMS AND OBLIGATIONS
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7.1 Upfront
Payments
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7.2 Regulatory
Milestone Payments
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7.3 Promotion
Commission
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7.4 Other Ongoing
Payments
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7.5 Assumed
Payment Obligations
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7.6 No Reduction
for Generic Equivalents
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7.7 Promotional,
Development, Regulatory and Other Costs and Expenses
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7.8 Payment
Procedure
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7.9 Currency
Conversion
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7.10 Taxes
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7.11 Continuing
Payment Obligations
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7.12 Late
Payments
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7.13 No Additional
Payment
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7.14 Financial
Audit and Record-Keeping Requirements
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7.15 Set-Off
Rights
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ARTICLE 8
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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8.1 Ownership
Rights of Intellectual Property
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8.1.1
Pre-Closing
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8.1.2 On and
Following Closing
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8.2 Licenses
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8.2.1 Product
Technology and Developed Technology
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8.3 Licensed
Marks, Hyperion Marks, Domain Names and 1-888 Phone Number
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8.3.1 During the
Term
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8.3.2 On and
Following the Term
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8.3.3 New
Trademark Filings
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8.3.4 Use of
Hyperion Marks and Licensed Marks
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8.3.5 Domain Names
and 1-888 Phone Number
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8.4 No Liens
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8.5 Co-Exclusive
Rights
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ARTICLE 9 PATENTS
AND LICENSED MARKS
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9.1 Patent
Prosecution and Maintenance
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9.1.1
Hyperion’s Rights Pre-Closing
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9.1.2
Ucyclyd’s Rights
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9.2
Enforcement
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9.2.1
Pre-Closing
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9.2.2
Post-Closing
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9.2.3
Settlements
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9.3 Prosecution
and Maintenance of Licensed Marks and Domain Names
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9.4 Enforcement of
Licensed Marks
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9.5 USPTO Inter
Partes Proceedings for Licensed Marks
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9.6 No
Contest
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9.6.1 For
Patents
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9.6.2 For Licensed
Marks and Hyperion Marks
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ARTICLE 10
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
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10.1 Mutual
Representations and Warranties
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10.2 Additional
Representations of Ucyclyd
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10.3 Additional
Representations and Warranties of Hyperion
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10.4 Obligation to
Update Representations and Warranties
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10.5 Limitation of
Warranties
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ARTICLE 11
ADDITIONAL COVENANTS
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11.1
Non-Competition
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11.1.1 By
Hyperion
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11.1.2 By
Ucyclyd
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11.2 Brusilow
License Agreement
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11.3 No
Solicitation
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11.4 Delivery of
Financial Statements
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11.5
Hyperion’s Financial Resources
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11.6 Material
Adverse Changes
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11.7
Confidentiality of Hyperion’s Financial Information
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ARTICLE 12 TERM
AND TERMINATION
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12.1 Term
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12.2 Termination
Rights
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12.3 Effect of
Termination or Expiration
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12.4 No Prejudice
to Rights
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12.5
Survival
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ARTICLE 13
CONFIDENTIALITY AND NONDISCLOSURE
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13.1 Confidential
Information
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13.2
Confidentiality Obligation
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13.3
Exceptions
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13.4 Authorized
Disclosure
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13.5
Survival
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ARTICLE 14
INDEMNIFICATION, INSURANCE AND LIMITATION ON LIABILITY
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14.1 Third Party
Claims
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14.2
Indemnification
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14.2.1
Indemnification by Ucyclyd
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14.2.2
Indemnification by Hyperion
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14.3 Procedures
for Indemnification
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14.3.1
General
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14.3.2 Defense
Assumed
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14.3.3 Defense
Declined
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14.3.4 Settlement
of Claims
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14.3.5
Contributory Negligence; Right of Contribution
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14.4
Insurance
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14.4.1
Ucyclyd’s Insurance Obligations
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14.4.2
Hyperion’s Insurance Obligations
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14.5 Insurance
Proceeds
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14.6 Limitation on
Liability
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ARTICLE 15 DISPUTE
RESOLUTION
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15.1 Governing
Law
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15.2 Dispute
Resolution Procedure
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15.3 Waiver of
Jury Trial
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15.4 Continued
Performance
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ARTICLE 16
MISCELLANEOUS
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16.1 Relationship
of the Parties
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16.2 Force
Majeure
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16.3
Counterparts
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FINAL
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16.4 Notices
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16.5 Further
Actions
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16.6 Performance
by Affiliates
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16.7
Amendment
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16.8
Severability
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16.9
Publicity
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16.10 Third Party
Beneficiaries
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16.11
Headings
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16.12
Construction
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16.13 No Waiver of
Rights
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16.14
Assignment
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16.15 Entire
Agreement
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SCHEDULES AND EXHIBITS
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SCHEDULES |
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Schedule 1
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Index of Defined Terms |
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Schedule 1.30
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Distribution Agreements |
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Schedule 1.31
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Domain Names |
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Schedule 1.48
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Hyperion Marks |
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Schedule 1.57
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Licensed Marks |
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Schedule 1.60
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Manufacturing Agreements |
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Schedule 2.1.2(a)
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Requirements for Promotion Plans |
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Schedule 2.2.4
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Development Plan |
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Schedule 2.2.6(a)
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Close Out Activities |
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Schedule 2.2.6(b)
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R&D Agreements |
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Schedule 2.2.6(c)
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Pending R&D Agreements |
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Schedule 5.2(b)
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Audit and Record Keeping
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Schedule 6.2.1
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Executive Steering Committee |
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Schedule 7
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Payment Obligations |
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Schedule 10.2
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Ucyclyd Disclosure Schedule |
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Schedule 11.3
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Ucyclyd Employees |
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Schedule 11.5
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Hyperion’s Financial
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marked with four asterisks, has been omitted and filed separately
with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 24b-2
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EXHIBITS |
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Exhibit 1-A
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Brusilow Original Agreement |
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Exhibit 1-B
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Brusilow Amendment |
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Exhibit 2
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Corporate Integrity Agreement |
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Exhibit 3
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R&D Sublicense Agreement |
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Exhibit 4
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Bill of Sale |
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Exhibit 5
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Technology Assignment Agreement |
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Exhibit 6
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Assignment and Assumption
Agreement |
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Exhibit 7
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Licensed Marks Assignment |
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Exhibit 8
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Summar Agreement |
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marked with four asterisks, has been omitted and filed separately
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This COLLABORATION AGREEMENT
is entered into this 23rd day of August 2007 (“
Effective Date ”), by and between UCYCLYD
PHARMA, INC. , a Maryland corporation, with its principal place
of business at 8125 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-2463
(hereinafter referred to as “ Ucyclyd ”)
and HYPERION THERAPEUTICS, INC. , a Delaware corporation,
with its principal place of business at 847 Sansome Street, 3rd
Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111 (hereinafter referred to as “
Hyperion ”). Ucyclyd and Hyperion are sometimes
referred to herein individually as a “ Party
” and collectively as the “ Parties
.”
RECITALS
WHEREAS , Ucyclyd promotes,
markets, and sells the pharmaceutical products commonly known in
the United States as Buphenyl ® and Ammonul
®
;
WHEREAS , Ucyclyd is engaged
in the research and development of: (a) the product currently
referred to as GT4P for use in the treatments of urea cycle
disorder and hepatic encephalopathies; and (b) Ammonul for use
in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathies;
WHEREAS , Ucyclyd considered
several proposals from prospective bidders and, based on the
experience, understanding and unique capabilities of Hyperion and
the financial commitments from Hyperion and its investors, Ucyclyd
selected Hyperion to promote Buphenyl ® and Ammonul
®
in the United States and to continue with the ongoing research and
development of GT4P for the treatments of urea cycle disorder and
hepatic encephalopathies and Ammonul for hepatic encephalopathies,
and Hyperion desires to obtain such rights from Ucyclyd; and
WHEREAS , Ucyclyd desires to
grant rights to Hyperion, exercisable in the future, to purchase
certain worldwide rights to develop and commercialize Buphenyl
® ,
Ammonul ® and GT4P,
and Hyperion desires to obtain such rights from Ucyclyd.
NOW, THEREFORE , in
consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, and agreements set
forth herein, both Parties to the Agreement agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
Capitalized terms used in the
Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the body of
the Agreement and in the attached Schedules, Exhibits, Attachments,
Addenda and other documents attached hereto or as defined below.
Schedule 1 (Index of Defined Terms) contains an index
of terms that are defined in the body of the Agreement or in the
attached Schedules, Exhibits, Attachments, Addenda and other
documents attached hereto or thereto.
1.1 “
Affiliate ” means, with respect to a Party, any
person, corporation, partnership or other entity that directly or
indirectly controls or is controlled by or is under common control
with such Party. For purposes of this definition, the term
“control” (including, with correlative meaning, the
terms “controlled by” or “under common control
with”) means the actual power, either directly or indirectly
through one or more intermediaries, to direct or cause the
direction of
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the
management and policies of such entity, whether by the ownership of
fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting stock of such entity, or
by contract or otherwise.
1.2 “
Agreement ” means this Collaboration Agreement
by and between the Parties, including all Schedules, Exhibits,
Attachments, Addenda and other documents attached hereto or thereto
or otherwise incorporated by reference, including the Purchase
Transaction Documents when such Purchase Transaction Documents
become effective in accordance with the Agreement or their
respective terms.
1.3 “
Ammonul ” means the pharmaceutical product
marketed by Ucyclyd in the Promotion Territory pursuant to NDA
20-645 and any supplements thereto.
1.4 “ Ammonul
HE ” means any products containing sodium
phenylacetate and sodium benzoate (including any salts, analogs,
metabolites, prodrugs and other physical forms or derivatives of
sodium phenylacetate or sodium benzoate) and all Improvements
thereto.
1.5 “
Assets ” means: (a) : (i) the NDAs
and INDs, as applicable, for the Products, (ii) any NDAs
resulting from Regulatory Approval of a Development Product in the
Development Field under the Agreement, and (iii) any
Regulatory Approvals for the Products in the Development Field or
the On-Market Field (as the case may be) outside the United States,
in each case together with all material documentation as reasonably
determined by Ucyclyd and to the extent not already transferred to
Hyperion pursuant to Section 5.4.2 (Development and
Regulatory Program) ;
(b) all Inventory;
(c) the Developed Technology
(including all of Ucyclyd’s and its Affiliates’ rights
and interests in and to the Developed Patents);
(d) the Product Technology
(including all of Ucyclyd’s and its Affiliates’ rights
and interests in and to the Product Patents);
(e) the Assigned Agreements;
and
(f) any and all other assets
identified in the Bill of Sale.
1.6 “ Assigned
Agreements ” means, to the extent any of the
following are in effect as of the Closing and are assignable to
Hyperion: (a) all Distribution Agreements; (b) all
Manufacturing Agreements except for any such agreements to which
**** (defined herein) is a party; and (c) the Brusilow
License Agreement and the Summar Agreement.
1.7 “ Brusilow
Amendment ” that certain Settlement Agreement and
First Amendment dated August 21, 2007, a copy of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit 1-B (Brusilow License
Agreement)
1.8 “ Brusilow
Intellectual Property ” means the Licensed Know-How
and the Patent Rights as those terms are defined in the Brusilow
License Agreement.
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1.9 “ Brusilow
License Agreement ” means, collectively, the Brusilow
Original Agreement and the Brusilow Amendment.
1.10 “ Brusilow
Original Agreement ” means that certain License
Agreement, dated April 16, 1999, among Dr. Saul Brusilow,
Brusilow Enterprises LLC, and Ucyclyd (as successor in interest to
Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation (“ Medicis
”)), a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit 1-A (Brusilow License Agreement) .
1.11 “
Buphenyl ” means Buphenyl Powder and Buphenyl
Tablets.
1.12 “ Buphenyl
Powder ” means the pharmaceutical product marketed by
Ucyclyd in the Promotion Territory pursuant to NDA 20-573 and any
supplements thereto.
1.13 “ Buphenyl
Tablets ” means the pharmaceutical products marketed
by Ucyclyd in the Promotion Territory pursuant to NDA 20-572 and
any supplements thereto.
1.14 “ Business
Day ” means a day on which banks are open for
business in the State of Arizona.
1.15 “ Change in
Control ” means: (a) any merger, consolidation,
business combination or sale of shares of stock other than in a
direct issuance of shares of stock by Hyperion for fair value,
that, if completed, will result in the stockholders of Hyperion
prior to such transaction not having voting control of the
surviving entity immediately after the transaction such that they,
acting in concert with one another, could not elect a majority of
the board of directors of the surviving entity; or (b) the
sale, transfer, exchange or other disposition of all or
substantially all of Hyperion’s assets or business relating
to this Agreement (whether alone or in connection with a sale,
transfer, exchange or other disposition of other assets or
businesses of Hyperion). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Change in
Control shall not include a financing transaction, either in the
form of a private equity financing or public offering.
1.16 “ Closing
Date ” means the date on which the Closing occurs in
accordance with Section 3.3 (Closing) of the
Agreement.
1.17 “
cGMP ” means: (a) all principles and
guidelines of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (including any
applicable guidance documents that have been issued (or may be
issued in the future) by the FDA), as defined from time to time
under the Act, as codified in 21 C.F.R. Parts 210, 211, et seq. and
being currently utilized within the pharmaceutical industry to
manufacture the applicable type of Product(s); and (b) the ICH
guide Q7a “ICH Good Manufacturing Practice Guide for Active
Pharmaceutical Ingredients” as applied to investigational
drugs (Section 19) and being currently utilized within the
pharmaceutical industry to manufacture the applicable type of
Product(s).
1.18 “
Commercialization ”, “
Commercialize ” or “
Commercialized ” means all activities that are
undertaken for a particular Product that relate to the commercial
marketing and sale of such Product including pre-commercialization,
advertising, education, planning, marketing, promotion,
distribution, market and product support studies and Phase IV
Trials.
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1.19 “
Commercially Reasonable Efforts ” means efforts
and resources normally used by a company in the specialty
pharmaceutical industry for a product owned by such company or to
which it has rights, which is of similar market potential at a
similar stage in its research and development or Commercialization,
as the case may be, proprietary positioning or product life and
taking into account its relative importance to that particular
company. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, with
respect to the research and development of GT4P, Commercially
Reasonable Efforts means, at a minimum, the level of effort
required under the Brusilow License Agreement.
1.20 “ Developed
Know-How ” means: (a) any and all technical,
scientific, regulatory, clinical, medical, marketing, sales,
financial and business information and data, know-how,
formulations, trade secrets, techniques, processes, ideas,
concepts, designs, original works of authorship, enhancements,
derivative works, adaptations, discoveries and unpatented
inventions developed, conceived, reduced to practice, originated,
prepared, learned, generated, obtained or made by or on behalf of a
Party or its Affiliates on and after the Effective Date and
relating to the Products or arising out of the Agreement, including
all Development Plans, Development Reports, preclinical and
clinical data, analytical and quality control data, stability data,
studies and procedures, marketing studies, Promotional Materials,
customer lists, distribution sources and any records described in
Schedule 5. 2(b) (Audit and Record-Keeping
Requirements) ; (b) any and all Improvements relating to
any of the foregoing; and (c) any and all intellectual
property rights in or to any of the foregoing. Developed Know-How
does not include any of Manufacturing Know-How, Product Know-How
and Licensed Know-How. For the avoidance of doubt, Improvements to
any of the Products, Product Technology or the Brusilow
Intellectual Property, in either case made by or on behalf of
either Party on and after the Effective Date, shall be considered
Developed Know-How. For clarity, intellectual property that
Hyperion demonstrates was independently developed or acquired by or
on behalf of Hyperion shall not be included in Developed
Know-How.
1.21 “ Developed
Patents ” means any and all Patents arising out of
the Developed Know-How.
1.22 “ Developed
Technology ” means Developed Know-How and Developed
Patents.
1.23 “
Development and Regulatory Program ” means the
development activities (such as chemistry, manufacturing, and
controls (“ CMC ”), pharmacology and
toxicology work and clinical trials in preparation for
Commercialization) with respect to any Development Product in order
to obtain or maintain Regulatory Approvals in the Development
Territory for use in the applicable Development Field.
1.24 “
Development Field ” means: (a) with
respect to GT4P, the treatment of UCD, HE and other forms of
Hyperammonemia (individually or collectively) in humans; and
(b) with respect to Ammonul HE, the treatment of HE in
humans.
1.25 “
Development Plan ” means the plan prepared by
Hyperion pursuant to Section 2.2.4 (Development Plan)
as amended from time to time during the Development Term in
accordance with Section 2.2.4 (Development Plan)
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1.26 “
Development Product INDs ” means: (a) with
respect to Ammonul HE, IND 73-415; (b) with respect to GT4P
for the treatment of UCD in humans, IND 73-480; and (c) any
IND submitted to the FDA with respect to GT4P. For the avoidance of
doubt, as of the Effective Date, except as set forth in
subsection (b) , no other IND has been submitted by Ucyclyd
or approved by the FDA with respect to GT4P.
1.27 “
Development Products ” means, collectively:
(a) GT4P; and (b) Ammonul HE.
1.28 “
Development Term ” means the period commencing
on the Effective Date and unless earlier terminated in accordance
with the Agreement, ending on the Closing Date.
1.29 “
Development Territory ” means the United States
of America and all of its territories and possessions and subject
to Section 2.2.3 (R&D Rights Outside of the Development
Territory) , those countries outside the United States approved
by the JSC.
1.30 “
Distribution Agreements ” means the agreements
identified on Schedule 1.30 (Distribution Agreements)
.
1.31 “ Domain
Names ” means the domain names set forth on
Schedule 1.31 (Domain Names) .
1.32 “ Excluded
Person ” means an Ineligible Person or a Person on an
Exclusion List.
1.33 “ Exclusion
List(s) ” mean the then-current: (a) HHS/OIG
List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (available through the
Internet at http://www.oig.hhs.gov); (b) General Services
Administration’s List of Parties Excluded from Federal
Programs (available through the Internet at http://www.epls.gov);
and (c) FDA Debarment List (available through the Internet at
http://www.fda.gov/ora/compliance_ref/debar/).
1.34 “
Exclusivity Agreement ” means that certain
letter agreement by and between Ucyclyd and Hyperion dated
March 14, 2007 and effective as of March 20, 2007, and as
amended pursuant to that certain letter amendment dated
June 8, 2007.
1.35 “ Executive
Sponsors ” means: (a) with respect to Hyperion,
Hyperion’s Chief Executive Officer (or a designee); and
(b) with respect to Ucyclyd, Executive Vice President of
Product Development of Medicis (or a designee).
1.36 “ Existing
Confidentiality Agreement ” means the confidentiality
agreement between Hyperion and Ucyclyd dated January 5,
2007.
1.37 “
FAC ” means the internal review committee of
Ucyclyd and its Affiliates for the review of promotional, training,
marketing, sales and other related materials, including any
successor thereto.
1.38 “
FDA ” means the United States Food and Drug
Administration or any successor agency thereto.
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1.39 “ Financial
Commitments ” means the financial resources and
commitments reflected in Section 11.5 (Hyperion’s
Financial Resources) and Schedule 11.5
(Hyperion’s Financial Resources) and the documents
referenced therein.
1.40 “
GAAP ” means generally accepted accounting
principles in effect in the United States at the applicable time.
GAAP shall be applied by the Parties in a consistent manner.
1.41 “ Generic
Equivalent ” means, regardless of whether a product
is considered generic, branded, private-labeled or otherwise, a
product that: (a) contains the same active ingredient(s) as a
Product; (b) is identical in strength, dosage form, and route
of administration to such Product; and (c) is a Therapeutic
Equivalent to such Product.
1.42 “
Governmental Authority ” means any court,
tribunal, arbitrator, agency, legislative body, commission,
official or other instrumentality of: (a) any government of
any country; or (b) a federal, state, province, county, city
or other political subdivision thereof.
1.43 “
GT4P ” means any products containing glyceryl
tri-(4phenylbutyrate) (including any analogs, metabolites,
prodrugs, salts, isomers, enantiomers and other physical forms and
derivatives thereof) and all Improvements thereto.
1.44 “ GT4P
Approval Date ” means the date of the written
notification from the FDA approving the NDA for GT4P for the
treatment of UCD or HE.
1.45 “ HE
” means hepatic encephalopathy or hepatic
encephalopathies.
1.46 “ HSR
Act ” means the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust
Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (15 U.S.C. § 18a), and
the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
1.47 “
Hyperammonemia ” means any clinically
significant change in blood ammonia concentration, which includes,
in any case, each of UCD and HE.
1.48 “ Hyperion
Marks ” means the trademarks as set forth on
Schedule 1.48 (Hyperion Marks) , as may be amended by
Hyperion from time to time.
1.49 “ Hyperion
Personnel ” means: (a) any individual that has
an ownership interest of five percent (5%) or more of Hyperion;
(b) all officers, directors, and employees of Hyperion; and
(c) those employees of Hyperion’s contractors,
subcontractors, representatives and agents who perform research,
development, marketing, sales, pricing, promotion or government
contracts on behalf of Hyperion, but excluding any preclinical
researchers or clinical investigators. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, with respect to an individual under subsection
(a) that (i) acquires such ownership interest through
public trading and (ii) who is considered Hyperion Personnel
solely under subsection (a) , Hyperion shall use ****
to obtain such individual’s compliance with those obligations
under this Agreement that are applicable to Hyperion Personnel and
if Hyperion has used **** but has failed to obtain
compliance with those obligations under the Agreement, Hyperion
will **** of such obligations.
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1.50 “
Improvements ” means any and all improvements,
modifications, replacements or refinements, whether or not
patentable, that may be conceived, made, generated, developed or
reduced to practice by or on behalf of a Party or its Affiliates
including modifications in size, package forms, dosage form or
strength, methods for applying, methods for delivering or changes
in excipients or actives.
1.51 “
IND ” means an investigational new drug
application submitted by a sponsor to the FDA, or to the extent
applicable outside the United States, any other similar application
submitted to the appropriate Regulatory Agency in a country or
group of countries other than the United States, and any
supplements or amendments to any of the foregoing.
1.52 “ Ineligible
Person ” means a Person who: (a) is currently
excluded, debarred, suspended, or otherwise ineligible to
participate in the Federal health care programs or in Federal
procurement or non-procurement programs; (b) has been
convicted of a criminal offense that falls within the ambit of 42
U.S.C. § 1320a-7(a), but has not yet been excluded, debarred,
suspended, or otherwise declared ineligible; or (c) is listed
on an Exclusion List.
1.53 “
Inventory ” or “
Inventories ” means the raw materials for,
components of, works in progress of, firm orders for, inventory in
transit of and inventory of the Products, including both clinical
and commercial supply, that meet all relevant specifications and
were manufactured in accordance with all Legal Requirements.
1.54 Joint Steering
Committee ” or “ JSC ”
means the body organized and acting pursuant to Section 6.2
(Joint Steering Committee) of the Agreement.
1.55 “ Legal
Requirements ” means: (a) any applicable present
and future national, state, local, foreign or similar laws whether
under statute, rule, regulation, ordinance or otherwise; (b)
applicable requirements under permits, orders, decrees, judgments
or directives, and requirements of applicable Regulatory Agencies
including cGMPs, the federal anti-kickback statute located at 42
U.S.C. § 1320, the PDM Act, and the Federal Food, Drug and
Cosmetic Act; and (c) all regulations and other requirements
of the applicable Regulatory Agencies.
1.56 “ Licensed
Know-How ” has the meaning set forth in the Brusilow
License Agreement.
1.57 “ Licensed
Marks ” means: (a) the trademarks set forth on
Schedule 1.57 (Licensed Marks ) and as may be updated
from time to time by Ucyclyd upon written notice to Hyperion prior
to the expiration of the Term; and (b) any new trademarks
approved for use with the Products during the Term, but excluding
Hyperion Marks.
1.58 “
Lien ” means any mortgage, lien (including
mechanics, warehousemen, laborers and landlords liens), pledge,
hypothecation, charge, community property interest, equitable
interest, security interest, preemptive right, right of first
refusal or similar restriction or right, option, judgment or title
defect.
1.59 “
Losses ” means any and all liabilities, costs,
damages, fines, fees, penalties, judgments, losses and expenses
(including interest, court costs and reasonable fees of attorneys,
accountants and other experts).
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1.60 “
Manufacturing Agreement(s) ” means the
agreements identified on Schedule 1.60 (Manufacturing
Agreements) .
1.61 “
Manufacturing Know-How ” means any and all
technical, scientific, regulatory, clinical, medical, marketing,
sales, financial and business information and data, know-how,
formulations, trade secrets, techniques, processes, ideas,
concepts, designs, original works of authorship, enhancements,
derivative works, adaptations, discoveries and unpatented
inventions developed, conceived, reduced to practice, originated,
prepared, learned, generated, obtained or made by or on behalf of a
Party or its Affiliates necessary for the manufacture or supply of
either or both of GT4P and Ammonul HE, including (a) any and
all documentation, Drug Master Files (individually a “
DMF ” and collectively “
DMFs ”), protocols, manufacturing processes,
starting materials, purification technologies and specifications
for either or both of such Development Product and that are owned
by Ucyclyd prior to the Effective Date or are developed, conceived,
reduced to practice, originated, prepared, learned, generated,
obtained or made by or on behalf of a Party or its Affiliates on
and after the Effective Date and relating to the Products or
arising out of the Agreement; (b) any and all Improvements
relating to any of the foregoing and necessary or reasonably useful
for the manufacture or supply of either or both of GT4P and Ammonul
HE; and (c) any and all intellectual property rights in or to any
of the foregoing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Manufacturing
Know-How does not include any method of treatment, packaging, drug
delivery, composition, formulation or dosage unit of a Development
Product, but does include any processes for manufacturing or
supplying the method of treatment, packaging, drug delivery,
composition, formulation or dosage unit of a Development Product.
For clarity, intellectual property that Hyperion demonstrates was
independently developed or acquired by or on behalf of Hyperion
after the Closing shall not be included as Manufacturing
Know-How.
1.62 “
Manufacturing Patents ” means any and all
Patents arising out of the Manufacturing Know-How. Manufacturing
Patents do not include any of Developed Patents, Product Patents
and Patent Rights.
1.63 “
Manufacturing Technology ” means Manufacturing
Patents and Manufacturing Know-How.
1.64 “ Marketed
Product(s) ” means Buphenyl and Ammonul in finished
packaged form.
1.65 “
NDA ” means any approved new drug application
for the applicable Products and all supplements submitted pursuant
to the requirements of the FDA.
1.66 “ On-Market
Field ” means: (a) the treatment of UCD; and
(b) in the event that **** applies, with respect to
Ammonul HE, the treatment of HE.
1.67 “ Patent
Rights ” has the meaning set forth in the Brusilow
License Agreement.
1.68 “
Patents ” means all: (a) U.S. issued
patents (including re-examinations, reissues, renewals, and all
extensions and term restorations), inventors’ certificates
and foreign counterparts thereof; (b) pending applications for
U.S. patents, including provisional applications, continuations,
continuations-in-part, continued prosecution, divisional and
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substitute applications; and (c) non-U.S. counterparts or
equivalents of the foregoing in subsections (a) and
(b) .
1.69 “ PDM
Act ” means the Prescription Drug Marketing Act of
1987, as amended from time to time, and any regulations promulgated
thereunder.
1.70 “
Person ” means any natural person, corporation,
partnership, trust, joint venture, Governmental Authority or other
entity or organization.
1.71 “ Price
Approval ” means, with respect to any country in
which the price at which the applicable Products are to be sold
must be approved by a Regulatory Agency for reimbursement or
payment purposes, the receipt of approval by the applicable
Regulatory Agency with respect to such price.
1.72 “ Product
Know-How ” means: (a) any and all technical,
scientific, regulatory, clinical, medical, marketing, sales,
financial and business information and data, know-how,
formulations, trade secrets, techniques, processes, ideas,
concepts, designs, original works of authorship, enhancements,
derivative works, adaptations, discoveries and unpatented
inventions developed, conceived, reduced to practice, originated,
prepared, learned, generated, obtained or made by or on behalf of
Ucyclyd and that: (i) are owned by Ucyclyd as of the Effective
Date, or (ii) in licensed by Ucyclyd as of the Effective Date
to the extent licensable or assignable to Hyperion but specifically
excluding that which is separately licensed to Hyperion under this
Agreement (e.g., Brusilow Intellectual Property); and (b) any
and all intellectual property rights in or to any of the foregoing.
Product Know-How does not include any of Licensed Know-How,
Manufacturing Know-How and Developed Know-How.
1.73 “ Product
Patents ” means any and all Patents arising out of
the Product Know-How. Product Patents do not include any of
Developed Patents, Manufacturing Patents and Patent Rights.
1.74 “ Product
Technology ” means Product Patents and Product
Know-How. Product Technology does not include Manufacturing
Technology or Developed Technology.
1.75 “
Products ” means, collectively, the Marketed
Products and the Development Products.
1.76 “
Promote ,” “ Promoting
” or “ Promotion ” means the act of
marketing and promoting the Marketed Products in the Promotion
Territory.
1.77 “ Promotion
Territory ” means: (a) the United States of
America but excluding its territories and possessions such as the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; or (b) in the event that
**** applies, with respect to Ammonul HE, worldwide.
1.78 “
Promotional Materials ” means any training
materials, brochures, Website Content, materials displayed on
electronic media (including internet, websites, DVD or audio) or
other promotional items or materials that refer to a Product.
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1.79 “ Purchase
Transaction ” means: (a) the purchase of all of
Ucyclyd’s right, title and interest in and to the Assets;
(b) complying with, and consummating the transactions and
other obligations set forth in, Section 3.3 (Closing) ;
and (c) obtaining the rights and assuming the obligations set
forth in Section 3.4 (Transition at Closing) .
1.80 “ Regulatory
Agency ” means, with respect to the United States,
the FDA, and, in the case of a country other than the United
States, such other appropriate regulatory agency or authority with
similar responsibilities.
1.81 “ Regulatory
Approval ” means the approval, license, registration
or authorization of any federal, state or local Regulatory Agency,
department, bureau or other governmental entity, necessary to
lawfully manufacture, import, distribute, promote, sell and
administer to humans the applicable Products for the indications
permitted by the Agreement in a country or region, but shall not
include Price Approval in any country.
1.82 “ Regulatory
Costs ” means all costs and expenses associated with
any and all regulatory matters relating to the Products or the
Development and Regulatory Program including: (a) filings made
in connection with the Products with any Governmental Authority or
Regulatory Agency and the fees associated therewith including any
filing fees and fees pursuant to the Prescription Drug User Fee Act
of 1992, as amended; and (b) any costs and expenses of
consultants and legal advisors.
1.83 “ Sales
Forecast ” means a rolling forecast by
Hyperion of the Incremental Units (as defined in Schedule 7
(Payment Obligations) ) demand for sales of the Marketed
Products for the upcoming **** -period.
1.84 “ Summar
Agreement ” means the Agreement by and between
Ucyclyd (as successor in interest to Medicis) and Dr. Marshall
L. Summar, dated April 1, 2002.
1.85 “
Tax ” or “ Taxes ”
means all federal, state, local, foreign, and other net income,
gross income, gross receipts, sales, use, ad valorem, transfer,
franchise, profits, license, lease, service, service use,
withholding, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp,
occupation, premium, property, windfall profits, customs, duties,
or other taxes, fees, assessments, or charges of any kind whatever,
together with any interest and any penalties, additions to tax, or
additional amounts with respect thereto, and the term
“Tax” means any one of the foregoing Taxes.
1.86 “
Therapeutic Equivalent ” has the meaning given
to it by the FDA in the current edition of the “Approved Drug
Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations” (the
“Orange Book”) as may be amended from time to
time.
1.87 “ Third
Party ” means any Person that is not a Party or an
Affiliate of a Party.
1.88 “
UCD ” means urea cycle disorder as defined on
Marketed Products label.
1.89 “
Ucyclyd’s Actual Knowledge ” means the
actual knowledge of a particular fact or other matter being
possessed as of the pertinent date by the President and Vice
President,
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Treasurer, of Ucyclyd and with respect to
Section 10.2(i) and Section 10.2(j)(i)
only, the President and Vice President, Treasurer, of Ucyclyd and
**** , for Medicis and its Affiliates.
1.90 “ Website
Content ” means the content available at the Uniform
Resource Locator associated with each Domain Name and any
Promotional Materials available at any Uniform Resource Locator
associated with each domain name owned by Hyperion, but excluding
any Licensed Marks.
ARTICLE 2
PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
DURING THE DEVELOPMENT TERM
2.1 Promotion of Marketed
Products During the Development Term .
2.1.1 Promotion Rights and License .
(a) Subject to the terms and conditions of the
Agreement, Ucyclyd hereby grants to Hyperion an exclusive (even as
to Ucyclyd except as provided in subsections (b) and
(d) below and Section 8.2.1 (Product Technology and
Developed Technology) ), non-transferable (except as permitted
by Section 16.14 (Assignment) ), non-sublicenseable license
to Promote during the Development Term for use in the On-Market
Field; provided that Hyperion shall have the right to exercise its
rights and fulfill its obligations under this Section 2.1
(Promotion of Marketed Products During the Development Term)
using contract sales and support personnel in accordance with
Section 2.1. 3(b) (Sales Forces)
below.
(b) Hyperion acknowledges and agrees that, in addition
to the other rights of Ucyclyd under this Agreement, Ucyclyd shall
have the right to Promote during the Development Term for use in
the On-Market Field in accordance with the Promotion Plan (as
defined in Section 2.1.2 below), and that the license
granted to Hyperion under subsection (a) above is subject to
such retained rights of Ucyclyd.
(c) During the Development Term, each Party shall
exercise Commercially Reasonable Efforts to undertake all matters
within the scope of that Party’s responsibility as set forth
in the Promotion Plan. In considering matters with respect to the
Promotion Plan, whether in its capacity as a member of the JSC or
otherwise, representatives of the Parties shall act in good faith
and deal fairly and equitably with each other, and further shall
render decisions and take actions that in each case represent their
best judgment as to how to best maximize the commercial potential
and the underlying asset value of the Marketed Products in the
Promotion Territory.
(d) In the event Hyperion fails to use Commercially
Reasonable Efforts to Promote for **** or to comply with the
terms of this Article 2 (Promotion and Development
Activities During the Development Term) during the Development
Term, Ucyclyd shall have the right to provide Hyperion with written
notice asserting the specific basis for such alleged failure.
Hyperion shall, within **** following receipt of such
notice, either remedy the situation as stated in the notice to
Ucyclyd’s reasonable satisfaction, or dispute such
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alleged
failure, which dispute shall be resolved pursuant to
Article 15 (Dispute Resolution) below. If:
(i) Hyperion does not dispute such assertion within such
**** period and fails to remedy such alleged failure within
such **** period; or (ii) Hyperion disputes such
assertion but such dispute is resolved in Ucyclyd’s favor and
Hyperion subsequently fails to remedy such alleged failure within
**** of such resolution, then Ucyclyd shall have the right,
at Ucyclyd’s sole option, to: (x) convert the license
under subsection (a) above to a non-exclusive license; or
(y) terminate the license granted to Hyperion and grant such rights
to one or more Third Parties. In either case as described in
subsection (x) or (y) above, Ucyclyd shall have the
right to Promote without restriction and Hyperion’s rights
with respect to the purchase of the Assets and the other
transactions contemplated by Article 3 (Rights to Purchase
Assets) shall not be affected by Ucyclyd’s exercise of
such right; provided that, on and following the Closing, Hyperion
assumes any and all of the obligations of Ucyclyd under any
promotion agreements with Third Parties with respect to the
Marketed Products in the Promotion Territory. If Hyperion disputes
such alleged failure and such dispute is submitted to the dispute
resolution process pursuant to Article 15 (Dispute
Resolution) , then Ucyclyd shall have the right to withhold the
Promotion Commission (as defined in Schedule 7 (Payment
Obligations) ) payable to Hyperion pursuant to
Section 7.3 (Promotion Commission) below during such
dispute resolution period; provided that Ucyclyd shall deposit all
such Commission into an interest-bearing escrow account for the
benefit of Hyperion. If Hyperion is determined to have fulfilled
its obligations as described under this Section 2.1.1
(Promotion Rights and License) in such dispute resolution
proceeding, Ucyclyd shall promptly transfer the entire amount in
such account to Hyperion (including interest accrued thereon). If
Hyperion is determined not to have fulfilled its obligations as
described under this Section 2.1.1 (Promotion Rights and
License) in such dispute resolution proceeding, the entire
amount in such account (including interest accrued thereon) shall
be released to Ucyclyd for Ucyclyd to use as Ucyclyd deems in its
sole discretion.
2.1.2 Promotion Plan .
(a) The Parties shall, through the JSC, propose,
develop and oversee the implementation of an annual plan for
Promotion during the Development Term for use in the On-Market
Field and proposed in accordance with the terms and conditions of
this Section 2.1.2 (Promotion Plan) (the “
Promotion Plan ”). Hyperion shall have the
primary responsibility for the development of the Promotion Plan
and shall submit such Promotion Plan for approval by the JSC.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, during the Development Term, each
Promotion Plan shall be subject to final review and acceptance by
Ucyclyd. During the Development Term, Hyperion shall not make any
material change in the Promotion Plan without the prior written
approval of the JSC and Ucyclyd. Each Promotion Plan, at a minimum,
shall:
(i) identify the primary means of Promotion by
Hyperion during the period of the Development Term to which the
Promotion Plan relates;
(ii) specify the obligations of each Party with
respect to each applicable activity within the Promotion
Plan;
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(iii) specify the measures that Hyperion will take to
ensure the activities of Hyperion and its respective
representatives comply with the terms and conditions of the
Agreement including the provisions under Section 5.2
(Compliance Program) ; and
(iv) include the items specified on
Schedule 2.1. 2(a) (Requirements for
Promotion Plans) and such other items as may be agreed on by
the JSC.
(b) The Promotion Plan for the remainder of calendar
year 2007 (“ Initial Promotion Plan ”)
shall be reviewed and approved by the JSC at the first meeting of
the JSC and the Initial Promotion Plan approved by the JSC shall be
subject to final review and acceptance by Ucyclyd, which such final
review and acceptance shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed
or conditioned.
(c) During the Development Term, Hyperion shall submit
a Promotion Plan for each subsequent calendar year to the JSC on or
before **** of the then-current calendar year for approval by the
JSC promptly, but no later than **** of such then-current calendar
year. Each such Promotion Plan shall be consistent with the
applicable provisions of this Section 2.1.2 (Promotion
Plan) .
2.1.3 Promotion Activities .
(a) General . Following approval of the Hyperion
Compliance Program as described in Section 5.2 (Compliance
Program) and following approval of the Initial Promotion Plan
by the JSC and Ucyclyd as described in Section 2.1.
2(b) (Promotion Plan) and during the Development
Term, Hyperion shall Promote for use only in the On-Market Field in
accordance with the following:
(i) Within **** following the approval of the:
(A) Hyperion Compliance Program as described in
Section 5.2 (Compliance Program) and (B) Initial
Promotion Plan as described in Section 2.1.2(b) (Promotion
Plan) , all Hyperion Personnel shall have concluded training in
accordance with Section 2.1. 3(c) (Training)
and Hyperion shall commence Promotion in accordance with the
Promotion Plan.
(ii) Hyperion shall: (A) support the Promotion
through qualified supervisory staff; (B) not use any Person to
Promote except for Hyperion Personnel who have undertaken training
in accordance with Section 2.1. 3(c)
(Training) ; and (C) shall conduct its Promotion
activities using at least the number of Territory Business Managers
described in Section 2.1. 3(b) (Sales
Forces) .
(iii) Hyperion shall only use a Person to Promote if
such Person has agreed to perform in accordance with the Hyperion
Compliance Program and all applicable Legal Requirements.
(iv) Hyperion shall Promote for use in the On-Market
Field in accordance with: (i) the terms of the Agreement;
(ii) the then-current Promotion Plan for the Marketed
Products; (iii) all applicable Legal Requirements; and
(iv) the Hyperion Compliance Program.
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(v) For the avoidance of doubt, Hyperion shall not
commence Promotion until the Hyperion Compliance Program has been
approved pursuant to Section 5.2 (Compliance Program)
and the Initial Promotion Plan has been approved pursuant to
Section 2.1. 2(b) (Promotion Plan)
.
(b) Sales Forces .
(i) During the Development Term, Hyperion shall
maintain a sales force (including sales management) and supervisory
staffs for the Marketed Products in the Promotion Territory
sufficient to perform its obligations under the Agreement. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, no later than ****
following the later of: (A) approval of the Promotion Plan as
set forth in Section 2.1. 2(b) (Promotion
Plan) ; and (B) approval of the Hyperion Compliance
Program as set forth in Section 5.2 (Compliance
Program) , and in addition to Hyperion’s other
obligations under the Promotion Plan and the Agreement, Hyperion
shall: (X) hire and train a minimum of **** sales
representatives or **** full-time equivalent employees
(collectively, “ Territory Business Managers
” or “ TBMs ”) to increase the
education, awareness and sales of the Marketed Products;
(Y) hire a Director of Reimbursement, Managed Care and
Distribution to oversee managed health care and distribution and
work to optimize reimbursement and distribution of the Marketed
Products; and (Z) hire a Vice President of Sales and a Product
Manager focused on the market related to the treatment of
UCD.
(ii) All Hyperion personnel and TBMs hired pursuant to
Section 2.1. 3(b)(i) (Sales Forces) above
shall have documented experience for the promotion of
pharmaceutical products. All Hyperion supervisory staff hired
pursuant to Section 2.1. 3(b)(i) (Sales
Forces) above shall have documented experience for the
supervision of promotion of pharmaceutical products.
(iii) Upon written notice to the other Party, each
Party shall have the right to use the services of a contract sales
force ( i.e ., a Third Party whose primary business is
devoted to promoting Third Party products) to assist such Party in
satisfying its respective Promotion obligations under the
Agreement; provided that each such Third Party agrees to comply
with the Hyperion Compliance Program and the terms and conditions
of Section 5.2 (Compliance Program) .
(c) Training .
(i) Hyperion shall train all Hyperion Personnel to
comply with: (A) the requirements of Section 2.1.2
(Promotion Plan) ; and (B) the Hyperion Compliance
Program, including the proper methods of Promoting in accordance
with Federal health care program and FDA requirements as well as
all other Legal Requirements. Such training shall include:
(X) at least **** of initial training as required by
Ucyclyd; (Y) additional compliance training as required by the
Hyperion Compliance Program; and (Z) such additional training
as designated by a representative of Ucyclyd’s compliance
officer (“ Chief Compliance Officer of Medicis
”). In addition to approval of the Hyperion Compliance
Program as set forth in Section 5.2 (Compliance
Program) , any and all training materials related to the
Products to be used by Hyperion must be approved by FAC prior to
any such use and any and all training
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materials related to general compliance to be used by Hyperion must
be approved by the Chief Compliance Officer of Medicis prior to any
such use.
(ii) Each individual who is required to receive
training shall certify, in writing, or in electronic form, if
applicable, that he or she has received the required training. The
certification shall specify the type of training received and the
date received. The Hyperion Compliance Officer (or designee)
(defined in Section 5.1 (General Compliance) ) shall
retain the certifications, along with all course materials, and
shall make all of the foregoing available to Ucyclyd upon
request.
(iii) Persons providing the training shall be
knowledgeable about the subject area, including the applicable
Federal health care program and FDA requirements as well as all
other Legal Requirements.
(iv) Hyperion shall review, and shall permit Ucyclyd
to review, the training annually and, where appropriate, update the
training to reflect: (A) changes in Federal health care
program and FDA requirements as well as all other Legal
Requirements; (B) any issues discovered during internal audits
or any review by Regulatory Agencies; and (C) any other
relevant information.
(v) Hyperion shall pay all of its own costs and
expenses associated with training and re-training Hyperion
Personnel including the training of any new hires in accordance
with the Promotion Plan, all Legal Requirements and the Hyperion
Compliance Program.
(d) Use of Marks in Connection with the Marketed Products
during Development Term . During Development Term, Ucyclyd
shall not have the obligation to place on, or affix to, the
Marketed Products (including any labeling, packaging or package
inserts) the Hyperion Marks. Hyperion shall have the right to
display Hyperion Marks on all Promotional Materials subject to the
terms set forth in Sections 5.5 (Labeling and Promotional
Materials) and 8.3.4 (Use of Hyperion Marks and Licensed
Marks) .
2.1.4 Supply and Distribution of the Marketed Products
.
(a) Orders and Terms of Sale . During the Development
Term, Ucyclyd shall have the sole responsibility to:
(i) receive, accept and fill orders for the Marketed Products;
(ii) process invoicing, order processing and collection of
accounts receivable for Marketed Product sales based on demand and
in accordance with GAAP; and (iii) record Marketed Products
sales in Ucyclyd’s books of account in a manner consistent
with its standard practices, and in any event in accordance with
GAAP. During the Development Term, Ucyclyd may decide in its sole
discretion on any changes to the commercial terms and conditions
with respect to the sale and distribution of Marketed Products,
including matters such as the price at which the Marketed Products
will be sold and whether any discounts, rebates or other deductions
should be made, paid or allowed. Ucyclyd shall inform Hyperion in
advance of material changes to the commercial terms and conditions
with respect to the sale and distribution of Marketed Products,
including the price at which the Marketed Products will be sold,
and, upon Hyperion’s request, which shall be no later than
**** prior to the change becoming effective, provide
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an opportunity to discuss such changes; provided that following the
FDA’s acceptance of Hyperion’s filing of the NDA for a
Development Product, without Hyperion’s prior written
approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld,
delayed or conditioned, Ucyclyd shall not (i) increase the
price of the Marketed Product corresponding to such Development
Product or (ii) make changes to Ucyclyd’s practices with
respect to discounts, rebates or other deductions that are not
consistent with Ucyclyd’s past practices.
(b) Forecasting .
(i) Within **** after the later of:
(A) approval of the Promotion Plan as set forth in
Section 2.1. 2(b) (Promotion Plan) ; and
(B) approval of the Hyperion Compliance Program as set forth
in Section 5.2 (Compliance Program) , Hyperion shall
provide Ucyclyd with the initial Sales Forecast for the ****
period commencing upon the date of such Sales Forecast (the “
Initial Sales Forecast ”). Thereafter, during
the Development Term, on or before the first Business Day of each
month, Hyperion shall provide to Ucyclyd a monthly updated rolling
Sales Forecast for the subsequent **** period.
(ii) With respect to the Initial Sales Forecast and
each such rolling Sales Forecast, Ucyclyd shall be entitled to rely
upon the first **** as firm (the “ Firm
Forecast ”). Hyperion shall be responsible for the
accuracy of each such Firm Forecast and shall reimburse Ucyclyd for
the cost of any and all of the Marketed Product that was made by or
on behalf of Ucyclyd based on such Sales Forecast and was not sold
on or before the expiration of the shelf life of such Marketed
Product determined in accordance with the then-current Ucyclyd
returns and disposal policy, which such policy shall be provided to
Hyperion, promptly following Hyperion’s request.
(c) Misdirected Orders . During the Development Term,
if, for any reason, Hyperion receives orders for Marketed Products,
Hyperion shall forward such orders to Ucyclyd (or if directed by
Ucyclyd to Ucyclyd’s wholesalers) as soon as
practicable.
(d) Product Returns . During the Development Term, if
any quantities of the Marketed Products are returned to Hyperion,
Hyperion shall notify Ucyclyd immediately and ship them to the
facility designated by Ucyclyd. Hyperion, at its option, may advise
the customer who made the return that the Marketed Products have
been returned to Ucyclyd, but shall take no other steps in respect
of any return without the prior written consent of Ucyclyd.
(e) Supply of the Marketed Products . During the
Development Term:
(i) Ucyclyd shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts
to manufacture or have manufactured and supply Marketed Products in
a consistent fashion and in sufficient quantities to meet the
forecasted amounts of Marketed Products in accordance with the
then-current Promotion Plan and the Sales Forecast. The Parties
shall keep each other timely apprised of the status and any
potential delay with respect to the supply of the Marketed
Products. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Hyperion acknowledges that
Ucyclyd is in the process
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of
transferring the manufacture of Ammonul from one Third Party
manufacturer to another due to the closure of the manufacturing
facilities of the existing Third Party manufacturer, and there are
certain risks of continuous supply or the ability to meet Sales
Forecasts. Ucyclyd shall provide Hyperion with a draft of such new
Third Party manufacturing agreement reasonably in advance of its
execution for Hyperion to review and comment. Hyperion shall
provide comments to such draft within **** following
delivery of such draft and Ucyclyd shall consider in good faith but
shall not be required to include Hyperion’s comments to such
draft. Ucyclyd shall obtain rights under all Third Party
manufacturing agreements entered into after the Effective Date to
assign such agreements to Hyperion without the consent of such
manufacturers, and such agreements shall be deemed a Manufacturing
Agreement to be transferred to Hyperion upon Closing. Hyperion
agrees not to hold Ucyclyd liable with respect to any inability or
shortage solely to the extent attributable to any change of
manufacturer, and Ucyclyd agrees not to hold Hyperion liable with
respect to any failure to perform its obligations under the
Agreement as a result of such inability or shortage of
supply.
(ii) Ucyclyd shall promptly advise Hyperion, in
writing, if supply will not be available to satisfy any Sales
Forecast or if any significant distribution disruptions occur at
any time, the estimated duration of the disruption and any
resulting shortfall, and Ucyclyd’s undertakings aimed at
remedying such shortfall in a timely manner. Promptly after
Hyperion’s receipt of such notification, Ucyclyd shall
discuss with Hyperion, through the JSC or otherwise, a plan and
timeline to remedy such shortfall and adjusting any Sales Forecast,
in which case Ucyclyd shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to
remedy any such shortfall in accordance with such plan.
(iii) At any time after the Effective Date, Hyperion
shall have the right to qualify an alternative manufacturer that
shall be reasonably acceptable to Ucyclyd. Hyperion may provide a
list of such manufacturers to Ucyclyd within **** following
the Effective Date and Ucyclyd shall notify Hyperion within
**** following Ucyclyd’s receipt of such list whether
such manufacturers are acceptable to Ucyclyd. With respect to any
qualification hereunder: (A) Hyperion shall be responsible
solely for qualifying such alternate manufacturer;
(B) Hyperion shall pay all related costs, including all fees
associated with obtaining any approvals in accordance with any
Legal Requirements; (C) Ucyclyd shall establish with such
manufacturer, at Hyperion’s sole cost and expense, the
applicable DMFs containing the relevant Manufacturing Technology
and, if required for purposes of qualifying and manufacturing the
Marketed Products, the Product Technology and such manufacturer
shall have a limited, non-transferable (except as permitted by
Section 16.14 (Assignment) ) right of reference to such
DMFs solely for purposes of manufacturing and supplying the
affected Marketed Product to Hyperion; and (D) Hyperion shall
not otherwise attempt to develop a separate DMF with such alternate
manufacturer.
(iv) Only in the event that Ucyclyd is unable to meet
the requirements of a Firm Forecast for a Marketed Product for a
period of **** for reasons other than due to a Force Majeure
event, Hyperion shall have the right to have the affected Marketed
Product manufactured by a Third Party alternate manufacturer who
shall be qualified in accordance with the requirements set forth in
subsection (iii) above. As soon as Ucyclyd has adequately
remedied the deficiencies giving rise to the exercise of the right
by Hyperion
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hereunder, Ucyclyd shall have the right to resume manufacturing and
supply of the affected Marketed Products and Hyperion shall cease
manufacturing or having manufactured the Marketed Products.
In the event Hyperion exercises its right to supply the affected
Marketed Product under this subsection (iv) , the Parties
agree to cooperate with respect to any required filings under
applicable Legal Requirements related to any such change in
manufacturing and supply.
2.1.5 Expansion of Promotion Territory .
(a) From time to time during the Development Term, the
Parties may consider the expansion of the Promotion Territory into
other countries or territories. Any request for such expansion will
be submitted to the JSC for review and prior written approval.
Hyperion shall submit a written proposal for expansion into the
applicable country or territory, which proposal will address, at a
minimum: (i) the Promotion activities expected of each Party
in such country or territory including how Promotion will be
handled in such country or territory ( e.g ., by employees
of a Party, a contract sales force, etc.); (ii) the Regulatory
Approvals required in such country or territory and any other
barriers to entry in such country or territory; (iii) the
anticipated costs and expenses or other investment by each Party
with respect to Promotion and supply efforts in such country or
territory; (iv) the impact, if any, on the calculation of the
Commission; (v) the other criteria for the Promotion Plan;
(vi) how expansion into such country or territory will
increase the opportunities for both Parties and not adversely
impact Promotion activities in the then-current Promotion
Territory; and (vii) the consideration to be paid to either
Party with respect to the expanded country or territory.
(b) The JSC shall submit a final proposal to Ucyclyd
for final approval in Ucyclyd’s sole discretion. If approved
by Ucyclyd, the proposal shall become part of the then-current
Promotion Plan and the Promotion Territory shall be deemed expanded
to include such country or territory without any requirement for a
written amendment to the Agreement.
(c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, Hyperion
acknowledges and agrees that the foregoing shall not require
Ucyclyd to terminate, not renew or not enter into, any agreements
providing rights to Third Parties relating to the distribution,
promotion, marketing or sale of the Marketed Products outside of
the then-current Promotion Territory. Ucyclyd shall not share any
information related to information by Hyperion or the JSC provided
pursuant to this Section 2.1.5 (Expansion of Promotion
Territory) with a Third Party without the prior written consent
of Hyperion. With respect to any agreements providing rights to
Third Parties relating to the distribution, promotion, marketing or
sale of the Marketed Products outside of the then-current Promotion
Territory to be entered into following the Effective Date (not
including any renewals of agreements in effect as of the Effective
Date), Ucyclyd shall provide Hyperion with drafts of any such
agreements prior to its execution for Hyperion to review and
comment, and Ucyclyd shall consider such comments in good faith;
provided, however, the incorporation of Hyperion’s comments
into such draft shall be in Ucyclyd’s sole discretion. Such
agreements shall be deemed Distribution Agreements to be
transferred (if assignable) to Hyperion upon Closing.
(d) Hyperion acknowledges and agrees that Ucyclyd does
not make (and shall not make) any representations or warranties of
any kind with respect to Promotion or
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activities outside of the United States and that to the extent
Ucyclyd approves expansion of the Promotion Territory,
Hyperion’s activities outside the United States shall be at
Hyperion’s sole cost, expense and risk. Except as expressly
agreed in writing by the Parties, if Ucyclyd approves expansion of
the Promotion Territory to include territories or countries outside
the United States (“ New Territories ”),
Ucyclyd and its Affiliates shall: (A) have no liability
whatsoever to Hyperion with respect to activities, Regulatory
Approvals or Price Approvals in the New Territory; (B) shall
not be obligated to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless any
Hyperion Indemnitee with respect to any of the foregoing; and
(C) not Promote the Marketed Products in such New
Territories.
2.1.6 Exclusion or Prohibition Affecting Sales of Marketed
Product . In the event that: (a) a Marketed Product is
excluded from reimbursement from a Federal health care program of
the United States or a Governmental Authority prohibits the sale of
a Marketed Product within its labeling, in each case caused by the
failure of Ucyclyd or one of its Affiliates to comply with
**** applicable Legal Requirement (and not as a result of an
act or omission by Hyperion, its Affiliates or their respective
employees, contractors, agents, representatives or sublicensees);
and (b) Hyperion: (i) had previously achieved its Sales
Forecast for at least **** prior to such prohibition; or
(ii) demonstrates to Ucyclyd’s reasonable satisfaction that
any decrease in unit sales of the Marketed Products is directly
attributable to such exclusion or prohibition; then for the
duration of such exclusion or prohibition and until the earlier of:
(x) the reinstatement of the Marketed Product in the
applicable Federal health care program, or the termination of the
prohibition, as the case may be; and (y) the expiration or
termination of the Development Term, Ucyclyd will pay Hyperion an
amount equal to **** . Such Commission will be paid in
accordance with the payment terms set forth in Section 4
(Promotion Commission) of Schedule 7 (Payment
Obligations) . In the event that the duration of the exclusion
or prohibition is less than a full Commission Period, any payment
due by Ucyclyd to Hyperion will be prorated for such partial
Commission Period. Hyperion acknowledges and agrees that payment of
the Commission as set forth in this Section shall be
Hyperion’s sole and exclusive remedy and the sole and
exclusive liability of Ucyclyd and its Affiliates to Hyperion for
any failure of Ucyclyd or one of its Affiliates to comply with the
CIA or applicable Legal Requirements with respect to Marketed
Products. In the event that Ucyclyd grants rights to Hyperion as
set forth in Section 2.1.5 (Expansion of Promotion
Territory) , the calculation of payments hereunder shall apply
only to the United States but excluding its territories and
possessions such as the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
2.2 Research and Development
during the Development Term .
2.2.1 R&D Rights with Respect to Development Products .
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, during the
Development Term, Hyperion shall have responsibility for, and shall
use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to perform and conduct, the
Development and Regulatory Program with the goal of obtaining
Regulatory Approvals in the Development Territory for use of the
Development Products in the Development Field in accordance with
the Development Plan. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, Hyperion acknowledges and agrees that the primary focus
of its efforts under the Development and Regulatory Program shall
be to obtain Regulatory Approval first in the United States for
**** in **** . Notwithstanding the foregoing, Ucyclyd
acknowledges that the current
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Development Plan contemplates that GT4P in UCD and HE and Ammonul
HE for the treatment of HE shall be developed concurrently and that
FDA approval of **** for the treatment of **** may
occur prior to **** in **** . Accordingly, as long as
Hyperion has complied with its obligations under
Section 2.2 (Research and Development during the
Development Term) with respect to obtaining Regulatory Approval
for **** in **** in the United States and has
performed development for **** in accordance with the
Development Plan, then such Regulatory Approval of ****
shall not be considered a breach of the prioritization of efforts
specified in this Section 2.2.1 (R&D Rights with
Respect to Development Products) .
2.2.2 R&D Rights Outside of the Development Field
.
(a) Subject to Section 2.2.1 (R&D Rights
with Respect to the Development Products) , during the
Development Term, Hyperion may develop the Development Products for
uses outside of the Development Field only with the prior written
consent of Ucyclyd, which consent Ucyclyd shall have the right to
withhold in its sole discretion; provided, however, that
investigator sponsored activities or investigator sponsored use of
the Development Products outside of the Development Field will be
reviewed and approved by the JSC.
(b) Hyperion acknowledges that, under the Distribution
Agreements, Ucyclyd has granted Third Parties certain rights with
respect to development of the Products for uses outside of the
Development Field. During the Development Term, Ucyclyd agrees not
to grant: (i) such Third Parties any rights for additional
uses outside the Territory; and (ii) any other Third Party any
right to research or develop any Product for uses outside the
Development Field without the prior written consent of
Hyperion.
2.2.3 R&D Rights Outside of the United States .
(a) Hyperion acknowledges that, under the Distribution
Agreements, Ucyclyd has granted Third Parties certain rights with
respect to research and development of the Products outside of the
United States (the “ Pre-existing Rights
”). During the Development Term, Hyperion shall have the
right to conduct research and development activities outside of the
United States in support of Hyperion’s efforts to obtain
Regulatory Approval in the United States, except in those
jurisdictions where such research and development efforts would
conflict with the rights granted to Third Parties pursuant to the
Pre-existing Rights.
(b) Subject to any Pre-existing Rights, during the
Development Term, Hyperion shall have the right to propose to the
JSC research and development activities outside of the United
States in connection with obtaining Regulatory Approval for the
Development Products outside of the United States. Ucyclyd shall
advise Hyperion whether the conduct of any such activities would
conflict with any rights granted to Third Parties that are in
addition to the Pre-existing Rights. To the extent such proposed
activities do not conflict with any Third Party rights, Hyperion
shall have the right to perform such proposed activities. In the
event that Hyperion conducts any research and development
activities outside of the United States as permitted in this
Section, Hyperion shall coordinate all such activities with Ucyclyd
through the JSC during the Development Term.
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2.2.4 Development Plan .
(a) Hyperion shall establish a Development Plan for
the conduct of the Development and Regulatory Program. The
Development Plan shall include: (i) a description of the
activities to be conducted by each Party from the Effective Date
during the Development Term; (ii) a Development Plan budget
for such period; and (iii) an estimated timeline for the
performance of activities thereunder. The draft Development Plan is
attached hereto as Schedule 2.2.4 (Development Plan)
and such draft Development Plan shall be reviewed and approved at
the first meeting of the JSC; provided, however, until such
meeting, Hyperion may conduct activities in accordance with the
draft Development Plan.
(b) On an annual basis, the JSC shall review the
Development Plan and recommend any amendment, and any changes to
the Development Plan shall be subject to the approval of the JSC.
The JSC may, from time to time include additional activities to the
Development Plan, in response to any request or input from the FDA
or otherwise (the “ Additional Activities
”), and if so, the JSC also shall adjust the timelines in the
Development Plan that are affected by such inclusion to allow the
appropriate time for the completion of such Additional Activities
(the “ Additional Period ”).
2.2.5 Research and Development Diligence .
(a) Hyperion shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts
to pursue, perform, develop and fund the Development and Regulatory
Program in compliance with: (i) the terms and conditions of
the Agreement; (ii) the Development Plan; (iii) all
applicable good laboratory practices and applicable cGMP
requirements; (iv) all applicable Legal Requirements of each
country where the Development and Regulatory Program is conducted;
and (v) the terms and conditions under the Brusilow License
Agreement with regard to the research and development of GT4P. With
respect to the research and development of GT4P, in the event of a
conflict between the terms and conditions of the Agreement and
those under the Brusilow License Agreement, then the terms and
conditions of the Brusilow License Agreement shall govern;
provided, however, that the foregoing shall not be construed to
expand the rights granted to Hyperion under the Agreement.
(b) Hyperion shall, on a quarterly basis, submit to
the JSC, two (2) written reports describing Hyperion’s
progress with respect to the research and development for each
Development Product since the date of the previous written reports
(each, a “ Development Report ”). The
first report will describe such progress with respect to
**** for **** (as applicable) and the second report
will describe such progress with respect to **** for the
treatment of **** (as applicable). Hyperion shall consider
in good faith any comments that Ucyclyd may have with respect to
any such Development Report. Ucyclyd shall have the right to
disclose any reports with respect to GT4P for UCD, HE and any Other
Indications, or any parts thereof, to the licensors or their
representatives, agents or consultants under the Brusilow License
Agreement (collectively, the “ Brusilow
Licensors ”).
(c) The Development Plan sets forth the expected time
frames for the completion of the Development and Regulatory
Program. The Parties recognize, however, that despite their efforts
to anticipate both the likely scope of such clinical development
activities and
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likely cost, there may be delays, cost overruns and increased costs
due to factors beyond the reasonable control of Hyperion; provided
that Hyperion uses reasonable precautionary measure or reasonable
alternative measures to address such scenario, such as additional
development activities not included in the Development and
Regulatory Program. The Parties agree that such delay shall not
automatically be deemed Hyperion’s breach of its diligence
obligations under this Section 2.2.5 (Research and
Development Diligence) .
2.2.6 Transition of Development and Regulatory Program to
Hyperion .
(a) On and following the Effective Date, Hyperion
shall be solely responsible for the Development and Regulatory
Program except that Ucyclyd shall use Commercially Reasonable
Efforts to complete the activities described in
Schedule 2.2. 6(a) (Close-Out Activities)
(“ Close-Out Activities ”). Hyperion
acknowledges and agrees that the work product or deliverables
resulting from such Close-Out Activities shall be provided on an
AS-IS/WHEREAS basis without any representations or warranties of
any kind, express or implied.
(b) Promptly following the Effective Date, Ucyclyd and
Hyperion will cooperate to transition to Hyperion the work being
performed or to be performed under those agreements set forth on
Schedule 2.2. 6(b) (R&D Agreements)
(“ R&D Agreements ”). Such transition
shall include pursuing a novation of the R&D Agreements with
Hyperion assuming the obligations under the R&D Agreements
except to the extent of any obligations (together with all
potential and actual claims and liabilities from any party under
such R&D Agreements resulting therefrom) that Ucyclyd or its
Affiliates were required to perform, but failed to perform, prior
to the effective date of such novation. To the extent that Ucyclyd
is unable to secure a novation under an R&D Agreement but
Ucyclyd otherwise has the right to assign the applicable R&D
Agreement to Hyperion, Ucyclyd shall assign such R&D Agreement
to Hyperion with Hyperion assuming the obligations under the
R&D Agreements except to the extent of any obligations
(together with all potential and actual claims and liabilities from
any party under such R&D Agreements resulting therefrom) that
Ucyclyd or its Affiliates were required to perform, but failed to
perform, prior to the effective date of such assignment. To the
extent that the applicable Third Party does not consent to an
assignment and Hyperion desires to continue such work, the Parties
shall cooperate to pursue alternatives pursuant to which the work
will be continued, it being the intent of the Parties that Hyperion
(and not Ucyclyd) shall be responsible for continuing all such
work.
(c) Hyperion acknowledges and agrees that, as of the
Effective Date, Ucyclyd has not completed negotiation of the
agreements set forth on Schedule 2.2. 6(c)
(Pending R&D Agreements) . Hyperion desires that Ucyclyd
introduce Hyperion to the applicable Third Parties under such
agreements and reasonably cooperate with Hyperion to transition
negotiation of such agreement to Hyperion.
(d) In the event that the Agreement is terminated
prior to Closing for any reason other than as a result of a
material breach of the Agreement by Ucyclyd, Hyperion hereby
assigns, and Ucyclyd hereby assumes, all of the rights, duties and
obligations of Hyperion that existed under the agreements
referenced in this Section 2.2.6 (Transition of
Development
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Regulatory Program to Hyperion) except to the extent of any
obligations that Hyperion was required to perform under the R&D
Agreements, but failed to perform.
2.2.7 Development Costs . Hyperion shall pay any and all
costs and expenses related to the performance of the Development
and Regulatory Program and obtaining the Regulatory Approvals in
the Development Territory, including any cost overruns and
increased costs arising in connection with completing those
development activities included in the Development and Regulatory
Program or incurred in connection with any Additional Activities.
Hyperion shall not be required to pay those costs and expenses
incurred by Ucyclyd in preparing or maintaining any DMFs for the
Products or any costs or expenses for which Ucyclyd is responsible
under the express terms and conditions of the Clinical Supply
Agreement.
2.2.8 Information Exchange .
(a) Pursuant to the Exclusivity Agreement and the
Existing Confidentiality Agreement between the Parties, Ucyclyd has
disclosed to Hyperion, prior to the Effective Date, information
pertaining to the Development and Regulatory Program that is
necessary or reasonably useful for Hyperion to evaluate such
Development and Regulatory Program. Hyperion has reviewed all such
information thoroughly and has knowingly assumed the responsibility
for the Development and Regulatory Program as required under the
Agreement and the Brusilow License Agreement.
(b) Upon Ucyclyd’s request, Hyperion shall
discuss with representatives of Ucyclyd and Brusilow Licensors
Hyperion’s progress toward first commercial sale of GT4P.
During the Development Term, without the prior written consent of
Ucyclyd, Hyperion shall not disclose the Development Report to
**** , or discuss with **** any matter relating to
the Development of GT4P under this Agreement. During the
Development Term, (i) each Party shall have the right to use
the Product Technology, Developed Technology or Manufacturing
Technology to the extent necessary for such Party to perform its
obligations under this Agreement, including the Development Plan,
and (ii) neither Party shall have the right to use such
Product Technology, Developed Technology or Manufacturing
Technology for any other purpose nor to disclose such Product
Technology, Developed Technology or Manufacturing Technology to any
Third Party, except with the prior written consent of the other
Party or as expressly permitted under this Agreement.
2.2.9 Approval of **** Prior to Closing . In the event that
an NDA for **** for the treatment of **** in humans
is approved by the FDA during the Development Term on and following
such approval:
(a) subject to the terms and conditions of the
Agreement and provided that Hyperion is otherwise in compliance
with the terms and conditions of the Agreement at the time of such
approval, Ucyclyd hereby grants to Hyperion an exclusive (even as
to Ucyclyd except as provided in subsections (b) and
(d) of Section 2.1.1 (Promotion Rights and
License) ), non-transferable, sublicenseable, royalty-bearing,
worldwide (subject to any previously granted rights set forth in
the agreements listed on Schedule 10.2 (Ucyclyd
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Disclosure Schedule) ) license to promote, market, sell,
offer for sale, use, import, make or have made, and distribute
**** for the applicable On-Market Field;
(b) until the earlier of: (i) the Closing, and
(ii) the expiration or termination of the Term, with respect
to **** , Hyperion shall have the sole responsibility
to:
(A) receive,
accept and fill orders;
(B) process
invoicing, order processing and collection of accounts receivable
for sales based on demand and in accordance with GAAP; and
(C) record
sales and calculate Net Sales in Hyperion’s books of account
in a manner consistent with its standard practices, and in any
event in accordance with GAAP.
(c) subject to Section 8.2.2 (Manufacturing
Technology; Drug Master Files) , Hyperion shall be responsible
for procuring commercial supplies of **** ;
(d) Ucyclyd shall transfer all raw materials or
components thereof within specification, work in process and usable
Inventory of **** existing or ordered as of the date of
approval to Hyperion or a location designated by Hyperion within
**** following the approval and Hyperion shall pay to
Ucyclyd an amount equal to Ucyclyd’s actual costs for the
foregoing following delivery or receipt of title, as the case may
be; provided, however, to the extent that any orders are
cancellable by Ucyclyd without penalty or liability to Ucyclyd and
Hyperion requests such cancellation, Ucyclyd shall cancel the
applicable order.
(e) sales of **** sold prior to the approval
date of **** will remain the responsibility of
Ucyclyd;
(f) Hyperion shall determine the overall pricing
strategy for **** ;
(g) during each calendar quarter, Hyperion shall pay
to Ucyclyd an amount equal to **** ;
(h) Hyperion shall reimburse Ucyclyd for any
applicable payment due under the Summar Agreement (defined on
Schedule 7 (Payment Obligations) ) in accordance with
Schedule 7 (Payment Obligations) ; and
(i) the Parties agree to cooperate with respect to the
transition of the obligations described in this
Section 2.2.9 (Approval of **** Prior to Closing) and
to negotiate in good faith a transition services agreement to
effectuate such transition, which agreement will include reasonable
compensation to Ucyclyd for providing the transition services
described therein.
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2.2.10 Termination Based on Failure to File NDA .
(a) During the Development Term, Ucyclyd, at its sole
option, shall have the right to terminate the Development and
Regulatory Program and the Term of the Agreement at any time after
**** following the Transition Date if Hyperion has failed to
obtain acceptance from the FDA of the filing for the NDA for
**** for the treatment of **** , unless Hyperion is
excused from such performance pursuant to subsection (b)
below. “ Transition Date ” shall mean the
date upon which Ucyclyd fulfills its obligations to deliver copies
of NDAs, INDs, regulatory correspondence and periodic and other
reports filed with regulatory agencies (including serious adverse
events (“ SAEs ”), alert reports and any
adverse event reports and the underlying data) and clinical data in
connection with the Development Products.
(b) If, despite Hyperion’s exercise of
Commercially Reasonable Efforts, there is no longer a reasonable
scientific or medical basis on which to file an NDA for ****
for the treatment of **** , Hyperion shall deliver to
Ucyclyd written notice specifying in detail the basis(es) for such
claims. If Ucyclyd agrees with Hyperion’s conclusion in such
claims, then the Parties will present such claims to ****
pursuant to subsection (c) below. If Ucyclyd does not agree
with such conclusion, then such claims shall be submitted to an
independent Third Party acceptable to both Parties for independent
review, with each Party bearing half the costs of such review. If
the independent Third Party supports Hyperion’s conclusion in
such claims, then the Parties will present such claims to
**** pursuant to subsection (c) below. In the event
such independent Third Party does not support Hyperion’s
conclusion in such claims, then Hyperion may elect within
**** following the date of the decision of the independent
Third Party: (i) to resume the **** portion of the
Development and Regulatory Program, or (ii) not to resume the
**** portion of the Development and Regulatory Program, in
which case, Ucyclyd shall have the right to terminate immediately
this Agreement.
(c) In the event that the Parties present claims to
**** as set forth in subsection (b) above, the
Parties shall cooperate to present such claims to **** . In
the event **** do not dispute such claims and such claims
relate only to **** (i.e., the Development and Regulatory
Program can continue with respect to **** for the treatment
of **** ), then Hyperion shall be required to continue its
obligations under this Agreement with respect to the research and
development of **** . In the event **** dispute such
claims, the matter will be submitted for resolution in accordance
with the dispute resolution procedures set forth in **** .
Any such dispute shall be the responsibility of Hyperion and
Hyperion shall defend, indemnify and hold the Ucyclyd Indemnitees
harmless with respect to such dispute pursuant to
Section 14.2.2 (Indemnification by Hyperion) and
Ucyclyd will provide reasonable cooperation in connection
therewith, at Hyperion’s sole cost and expense.
(d) In the event: (i) Hyperion, Ucyclyd and
**** have agreed in writing or any dispute resolution among
the Parties and **** has confirmed that there is no longer a
reasonable scientific or medical basis on which to file NDAs for
**** for **** pursuant to subsection (b )
above; or (ii) **** have not notified Ucyclyd of any dispute
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pursuant to subsection (c) above, whichever of
subsections (i) and (ii) occurs earlier, then
Hyperion shall have the right to consummate the Purchase
Transaction in accordance with Section 3.1(c) (Purchase
Rights) .
(e) During the Development Term, if Hyperion was
excused from filing an NDA for **** for the treatment of
**** , but not excused from filing an NDA for ****
for the treatment of **** pursuant to subsection
(a) above and Hyperion does not receive Regulatory Approval of
an NDA for **** for **** in the United States within
**** following the Transition Date, then Ucyclyd, at its
sole option, shall have the right to terminate the Term of this
Agreement thereafter upon **** written notice to
Hyperion.
(f) Ucyclyd’s right to terminate under
subsections (a) or (e) above shall be tolled by: (i)
any applicable Additional Period pursuant to
Section 2.2. 4(b) (Development Plan) ;
(ii) any period of delay that is outside Hyperion’s
reasonable control ( e.g. , delay due to limitation in the
supply of the applicable Development Product(s), patient
enrollment, safety or efficacy concerns or regulatory
requirements); provided that Hyperion has used reasonable efforts
to minimize such delay and notified Ucyclyd in writing of the delay
and the basis therefor promptly after the event giving rise to the
delay; and (iii) the period of time commencing on the date
Ucyclyd receives from Hyperion the notice under subsection
(b) and continuing until the resolution of all disputes under
this Section 2.2.10 (Termination Based on Failure to File
NDA) . The Parties further agree that the time periods in
subsections (a) and (e) are based on certain
assumptions specified in the Development Plan. The Parties will
discuss in good faith adjustments to subsections (a) and
(e) to the extent such time periods are materially affected
as a result of the cumulative impact of any changes in such
assumptions.
2.2.11 Supply of Development Products during Development
Term.
(a) During the Development Term, Hyperion shall be
responsible for procuring clinical supplies of GT4P using
Ucyclyd’s existing supplier **** . Hyperion shall be
responsible for establishing its own direct supply arrangement with
**** with respect to such clinical supplies. Ucyclyd shall
maintain and not otherwise materially amend the DMF in a manner
that would reasonably be expected to affect the supply or cost of
supply to Hyperion from **** without prior consultation with
Hyperion and considering in good faith Hyperion’s comments
during such consultation. Promptly after the Effective Date,
Ucyclyd shall provide to Hyperion Ucyclyd’s usable Inventory
of GT4P existing as of the Effective Date. Hyperion shall pay
Ucyclyd’s actual cost for the amount of usable Inventory of
GT4P transferred where “usable Inventory” is determined
according to the Development Plan.
(b) During the Development Term, Ucyclyd shall be
responsible for procuring clinical supplies of Ammonul HE for
Hyperion in a manner consistent with Hyperion’s demands for
such Development Products under the Development Plan, and the
Parties shall cooperate to develop a process and plan for the
manufacture and delivery of such clinical supply under a separate
agreement (“ Clinical Supply Agreement
”). Such Clinical Supply Agreement shall contain customary
provisions including forecast and supply, return and acceptance,
product warranty, remedy in the event of shortfall and
manufacturing compliance,
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shall provide that such clinical supply shall be provided to
Hyperion: (i) with at least **** of shelf life; and
(ii) at a purchase price equal to **** . Stability and
testing will be reimbursed by Hyperion to Ucyclyd separately in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the Clinical Supply
Agreement.
(c) Subject to Section 2.2.9 (Approval of ****
Prior to Closing) , to the extent requested by Hyperion, during
the Development Term, the Parties also shall cooperate to develop a
process and plan for manufacturing inventory of the applicable
Development Product in preparation for first commercial sale of
such Development Product following approval from the FDA.
2.2.12 Visit of Facilities .
(a) Except as otherwise expressly set forth in the
Agreement, during the Development Term, Hyperion shall permit
Ucyclyd and its representatives to visit its, its Affiliates or
subcontractor’s facilities where any activities with respect
to the Development and Regulatory Program are being conducted once
per calendar year upon reasonable notice and at reasonably
acceptable times, provided that Ucyclyd shall have the right to
conduct additional visit(s) during the same calendar year:
(i) in order to confirm correction of any deficiency or
problem identified during an earlier visit upon reasonable notice
and at reasonably acceptable times; (ii) as requested by a
Governmental Authority or Regulatory Agency; or (iii) as
reasonably necessary to ensure Hyperion’s compliance with
Hyperion Compliance Program and all Legal Requirements. Any costs
and expenses associated with the visits contemplated by this
Section 2.2.12 (Visit of Facilities) shall be borne by
Ucyclyd.
(b) To the extent Ucyclyd is authorized to permit
Hyperion to do so under Ucyclyd’s agreements with the
applicable manufacturers and suppliers, Hyperion shall have the
right to visit, once per calendar year upon reasonable notice and
at reasonably acceptable times, the manufacturing facilities where
the Development Products are manufactured, filled and finished to
the extent allowed by such facilities; provided that Hyperion shall
have the right to conduct additional visit(s) during the same
calendar year: (i) in order to confirm correction of any
deficiency or problem identified during an earlier visit upon
reasonable notice and at reasonably acceptable times; or
(ii) as requested by a Governmental Authority or Regulatory
Agency. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either Party shall be
apprised of and have the right to visit or participate in any
inspection by a Regulatory Agency at any such manufacturing
facility
(c) Both Parties shall have the right to be present at
any such visit that occurs as set forth in subsections (a)
or (b) above.
2.3 Use of Contractors
.
2.3.1 Right to Engage Subcontractors . Hyperion shall have
the right to engage subcontractors to perform any portion of its
obligations under this Article 2 (Promotion and Development
Activities During the Development Term) ; provided that
(i) Hyperion shall provide to Ucyclyd and any Governmental
Authority or Regulatory Agency with any information reasonably
requested by Ucyclyd or such Governmental Authority or
Regulatory
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with respect to each such subcontractor; and (ii) any
subcontractor engaged in the Promotion of the Marketed Products
shall be subject to the prior written approval of the JSC. For the
avoidance of doubt, approval of the JSC shall not be required in
the event Hyperion engages subcontractors to carry out the
preclinical and clinical testing, studies, monitoring and
laboratory work, conduct of clinical trials, data management, or
other activities under the Development and Regulatory Program.
During the Development Term, on or before the anniversary of the
Effective Date, Hyperion shall provide to the Chief Compliance
Officer of Medicis a complete list of all subcontractors used or
then-currently being used by Hyperion with respect to the Promotion
of the Marketed Products and in the conduct of the activities under
the Development and Regulatory Program.
2.3.2 Subcontracting
Agreements .
(a) Hyperion shall be responsible for ensuring that,
prior to any such use, any subcontractor is subject to a written
agreement that: (i) contains terms and conditions
substantially similar to the applicable terms and conditions of the
Agreement protecting the rights of the Parties under the Agreement,
including obligations of confidentiality on each such subcontractor
being no less protective than those obligations of Hyperion under
this Agreement applicable to the type of work to be conducted by
such subcontractor; (ii) vests ownership of any and all
Developed Technology and Manufacturing Technology developed by such
subcontractor during the Development Term in the course of
performing such subcontracted work in Ucyclyd;; and
(iii) contains no payment obligations or liability on Ucyclyd
without the prior written consent of Ucyclyd (except for those that
arise following the assignment of such agreement pursuant to
subsection (b) below).
(b) In addition to the requirements under
subsection (a) above, Hyperion shall use commercially
reasonable efforts to ensure that any such written agreement
permits the assignment of such written agreement during the
Development Term to Ucyclyd, its Affiliates or any clinical
research organization engaged by Ucyclyd or its Affiliates without
prior written consent of such subcontractor.
(c) Hyperion shall ensure that subcontractors who
perform, or are reasonably expected to perform, work related to the
Products for more than **** during any calendar year
undertake the training and any other requirements of Hyperion
Personnel under this Agreement.
2.3.3 Replacement of Subcontractors . If the use of any
subcontractor by Hyperion is not in compliance with any of the
material terms and conditions of the Agreement, then Ucyclyd has
the right to notify Hyperion in writing of such non-compliance. To
the extent the subcontractor is not in compliance with a Compliance
Requirement, Hyperion and such subcontractor shall have the right
to cure such non-compliance in accordance with the terms of
Section 5.11 (Compliance Deficiencies) . With respect
to any other non-compliance, Hyperion and such subcontractor shall
have **** to cure such non-compliance by the subcontractor.
If the subcontractor does not become compliant in accordance with
the foregoing provisions, then Ucyclyd shall have the right to
require Hyperion to cease use of such subcontractor immediately.
The foregoing provisions are not intended to limit the rights of
Ucyclyd under Section 12.2 (Termination Rights) .
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ARTICLE 3
RIGHTS TO PURCHASE ASSETS
3.1 Purchase Rights . Subject
to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, including payment by
Hyperion of any amounts due to Ucyclyd as of the relevant
date:
(a) Following the GT4P Approval Date, Hyperion shall
consummate the Purchase Transaction;
(b) If, following the FDA’s acceptance of
Hyperion’s filing of the NDA for GT4P in UCD, the FDA issues
a not approvable letter (as defined pursuant to 21 C.F.R. §
314.125 or as such definition may be amended from time to time in
such regulations) with respect to such filing, then for a period of
**** following the date Hyperion receives such letter from
the FDA, Hyperion shall have the option (“ Purchase
Option #1 ”), exercisable by written notice to
Ucyclyd, to consummate the Purchase Transaction. The notice from
Hyperion to Ucyclyd shall include a copy of the not approvable
letter from the FDA; or
(c) If it has been determined in accordance with
Section 2.2.10 (Termination Based on Failure to File
NDA) that there is no longer a reasonable scientific or medical
basis on which to file NDAs for **** for **** , for a
period of **** following such final determination, Hyperion
shall have the option (“ Purchase Option #2
”), exercisable by written notice to Ucyclyd, to consummate
the Purchase Transaction; provided, however, despite the exercise
of the Purchase Option #2, the Closing of the Purchase Transaction
shall not occur prior to the date that is the later of: (i)
**** following the Effective Date, and (ii) ****
following the date of the final determination under
Section 2.2.10 (Termination Based on Failure to File
NDA) (“ Purchase Option #2 End Date
”). For the avoidance of doubt, once Hyperion has exercised
Purchase Option #2, Hyperion shall be required to consummate the
Purchase Transaction even if the Closing occurs at a later
date.
(d) If Hyperion has the right to exercise Purchase
Option #1 or Purchase Option #2 set forth in subsection (b)
or (c) above and fails to exercise either of the Purchase
Options, then the Term of the Agreement shall terminate in
accordance with Section 12. 2(d) (Termination
Rights) .
3.2 Purchase Price .
(a) If the Purchase Transaction is consummated
pursuant to Section 3. 1(a) (Purchase
Rights) above, then Hyperion shall pay Ucyclyd an aggregate
total purchase price of **** Dollars ($ **** )
(“ Purchase Price ”).
(b) If the Purchase Transaction is consummated
pursuant to Section 3. 1(b) (Purchase
Rights) above, then Hyperion shall pay Ucyclyd an aggregate
total purchase price in an amount equal to **** (“
Purchase Option Price #1 ”); provided, however:
(i) **** ; and (ii) **** .
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(c) If the Purchase Transaction is consummated
pursuant to Section 3. 1(c) (Purchase
Rights) above, then Hyperion shall pay Ucyclyd an aggregate
total purchase price in an amount equal to **** (“
Purchase Option Price #2 ”).
3.3 Closing .
3.3.1 Account for Purchase Payment . Ucyclyd shall designate
an account for the receipt of the Purchase Price, Purchase Option
Price #1 or Purchase Option Price #2, as the case may be, and
provide Hyperion with written wire instructions to such account no
less than **** prior to the Closing Date.
3.3.2 Closing . The Parties will mutually agree upon a
closing date (the “ Closing Date ”),
which shall occur not later than **** following, as
applicable: (a) the GT4P Approval Date, (b) Hyperion’s
exercise of the Purchase Option #1 or (c) the Purchase Option
#2 End Date. On the Closing Date:
(a) Hyperion shall make the payment of the Purchase
Price, Purchase Option Price #1 or the Purchase Option Price #2, as
the case may be, via wire transfer in immediately available funds
to such account.
(b) The Parties shall execute and deliver all
documents set forth below (the “ Purchase Transaction
Documents ”), under which Ucyclyd shall sell,
transfer, assign and convey all Assets to Hyperion:
(i) a Bill of Sale in the form attached to the
Agreement as Exhibit 4 (Bill of Sale) , under which
Ucyclyd transfers the ownership of certain Assets (including all
Inventories) to Hyperion, which shall be signed by both Ucyclyd and
Hyperion;
(ii) a Technology Assignment Agreement in the form
attached to the Agreement as Exhibit 5 (Technology
Assignment Agreement), under which Ucyclyd shall assign all
Product Technology and Developed Technology to Hyperion, which
shall be signed by Ucyclyd; and
(iii) an Assignment and Assumption Agreement of all
Assigned Agreements in the form attached to the Agreement as
Exhibit 6 (Assignment and Assumption Agreement) , which
shall be countersigned by Ucyclyd and accompanied by all consents
required from the applicable Third Parties to such Assigned
Agreements to Hyperion as attachments to such Assignment and
Assumption Agreement.
3.3.3 Delay of Closing Date . In the event that Hyperion has
not initiated the wire transfer to Ucyclyd for the Purchase Price,
Purchase Option Price #1 or Purchase Option Price #2 at the end of
the Closing Date, Ucyclyd shall have the right in its sole
discretion to delay the Closing Date until: (a) such time as
Hyperion has received the wire transfer of such payment; or
(b) such earlier time determined by Ucyclyd as confirmed by
Ucyclyd in writing to Hyperion.
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3.3.4 HSR Act Clearance .
(a) Prior to and as a condition to the Closing, each
of Ucyclyd and Hyperion shall file or supply, or cause to be filed
or supplied, all notifications and information required to be filed
or supplied pursuant to the HSR Act in connection with the
transaction contemplated by the Agreement subject to the Parties
cooperating to maintain the confidentiality of any such
information. Each of Ucyclyd and Hyperion shall furnish to the
other such necessary information and reasonable assistance as the
other may request in connection with its preparation of any filing
or submission which is necessary under the HSR Act. As promptly as
practicable, Ucyclyd and Hyperion shall make, or cause to be made,
all such other filings and submissions under laws, rules and
regulations applicable to them, or to their Affiliates, as may be
required for them to consummate the transaction contemplated hereby
in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. Ucyclyd and Hyperion
shall keep one another appraised of the status of any
communications with, and inquiries or requests for additional
information from, any Governmental Authority, including the United
States Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the
United States Department of Justice, and shall comply promptly with
any such inquiry or request. Each Party shall pay its costs and
expenses associated with all filing fees under the HSR Act.
(b) Hyperion shall: (i) determine the fair market
value of the transaction described in the Agreement for HSR Act
purposes; (ii) communicate in writing to Ucyclyd the fair
market value determination no later than the Effective Date; and
(iii) discuss with counsel of Ucyclyd the methodology and
evidence Hyperion employed in making such determination not later
than the Closing. Each Party shall for its own costs in completing
and making any required filings pursuant to subsections (a)
and (b) .
(c) Each of Ucyclyd and Hyperion shall use
commercially reasonable efforts to resolve any objections that may
be asserted by a Governmental Authority (including the United
States Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the
United States Department of Justice) with respect to the
transaction contemplated hereby, and shall cooperate with each
other to contest any challenges to the transactions contemplated
hereby by any such Governmental Authority. The Parties agree to
cooperate and to use their respective commercially reasonable
efforts to obtain any government clearances or approvals required
under the HSR Act, to respond to any government requests for
information under the HSR Act, and to contest and resist any
action, including any legislative, administrative or judicial
action, and to have vacated, lifted, reversed or overturned any
decree, judgment, injunction or other order (whether temporary,
preliminary or permanent) that restricts, prevents or prohibits the
consummation of the transaction contemplated by the Agreement under
the HSR Act or which is otherwise required to consummate the
transactions contemplated by the Agreement. Hyperion shall pay the
reasonable costs and expenses incurred by Ucyclyd, including
attorneys’ fees, in connection with efforts to contest,
resist, vacate, lift, reverse or overturn any such decree,
judgment, injunction or other order.
(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event a
Governmental Authority (including the United States Federal Trade
Commission and the Antitrust Division of the United States
Department of Justice) challenges the transaction on antitrust
grounds, and the challenge cannot be resolved by consent decree,
the Parties may terminate the Term of the Agreement pursuant to
Section 12.2(c) (Termination Rights) .
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(e) In any event, Closing shall not occur unless and
until the expiration or early termination of the waiting period for
the HSR Act.
3.4 Transition at Closing .
To the extent the Parties identify activities not covered in this
Section 3.4 (Transition at Closing) or otherwise in the
Agreement that are to be conducted by the Parties in connection
with the transition of the Assets to Hyperion following the
Closing, the Parties agree to negotiate in good faith a transition
services agreement no later than **** prior to the expected
Closing Date.
3.4.1 Regulatory Filings and Clinical Data . Subject to
applicable Regulatory Approvals, Ucyclyd shall, as soon as
permissible following the Closing Date, transfer ownership of any
NDAs and INDs (including any Development Product INDs) related to
the Products to Hyperion and all other regulatory requirements in
accordance with the Transition Services Agreement. Within
**** following the Closing Date, to the extent not
previously provided, Ucyclyd will forward to Hyperion copies of the
applicable NDAs, INDs, copies of regulatory correspondence and
periodic and other reports (including SAEs, alert reports, and any
adverse event reports and the underlying data) with the FDA and all
clinical data in connection with the Products in Ucyclyd’s
possession.
3.4.2 Inventories . At Closing, Ucyclyd shall transfer to
Hyperion, and Hyperion shall pay Ucyclyd, for all Inventory
available not to exceed the quantity that Hyperion is reasonably
expected to sell based on the then current Sales Forecast and
Ucyclyd’s sales forecasts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
Inventory transferred to Hyperion hereunder shall include all
minimum production runs and any overages based on any changes in
the Sales Forecast by Hyperion. Hyperion shall pay Ucyclyd’s
actual costs (FOB shipping point) of such transferred Inventory,
and Ucyclyd shall fill emergency orders from or transfer all such
Inventories to Hyperion or a location designated by Hyperion within
**** after the Closing Date.
3.4.3 Technology Transfer . Ucyclyd shall transfer to
Hyperion all Product Know-How not already in Hyperion’s
possession at the time of Closing pursuant to the Transition
Services Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, Ucyclyd shall not
transfer ownership of any DMF to Hyperion.
3.4.4 Post-Closing Application of Corporate Integrity
Agreement . Hyperion acknowledges that Medicis and its
Affiliates are subject to the Corporate Integrity Agreement,
attached hereto as Exhibit 2 (Corporate Integrity
Agreement) (“ CIA ”). Following the
Closing, Hyperion shall have the right to seek guidance from the
Office of the Inspector General (“ OIG ”)
as to the ongoing applicability of the CIA to Hyperion and the
purchased Products with the prior written approval of Ucyclyd and
the Chief Compliance Officer of Medicis, Hyperion may seek to
obtain such guidance in preparation for Closing but only if an
event giving rise to Closing has occurred. Hyperion shall
coordinate with Ucyclyd and the Chief Compliance Officer of Medicis
prior to seeking any such guidance from the OIG, and the Parties
will discuss in good faith: (a) Hyperion’s approach to
seeking any such guidance from the OIG; and (b) its potential
impact on Ucyclyd and its Affiliates’ relationship with OIG.
Ucyclyd shall cooperate reasonably with Hyperion in seeking such
guidance from OIG including participating in any
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with, or presentation to, OIG; provided that Ucyclyd does not deem
any such cooperation to be detrimental to the relationship that
Ucyclyd or its Affiliates have with OIG. Hyperion shall provide
Ucyclyd promptly with a copy of any correspondence between Hyperion
and the OIG. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Closing shall not
be delayed nor Hyperion excused from, consummating the purchase on
the basis: (x) that Hyperion has received no guidance or other
response from the OIG; or (y) of the content of any guidance
from the OIG.
3.4.5 Accounts Receivables .
(a) In the event that following the Closing Date,
Ucyclyd or its Affiliates receive any payment relating to any
accounts receivable relating to the Assets or the Products that
accrued following the Closing Date, such payment will be the
property of, and will be promptly forwarded and remitted to,
Hyperion. Ucyclyd or its Affiliates will endorse and deliver to
Hyperion any cash, checks or other documents received by Ucyclyd or
its Affiliates on account of any such accounts receivable and will
advise Hyperion of any counterclaims or set-offs that may arise
subsequent to the Closing Date with respect to such accounts
receivable.
(b) In the event that following the Closing Date,
Hyperion or its Affiliates receive any payment relating to any
accounts receivable that accrued prior to the Closing Date, such
payment will be the property of, and will be immediately forwarded
and remitted to, Ucyclyd. Hyperion or its Affiliates will promptly
endorse and deliver to Ucyclyd any cash, checks or other documents
received by Hyperion or its Affiliates on account of any such
accounts receivable and will advise Ucyclyd of any counterclaims or
set-offs that may arise with respect to such accounts
receivable.
ARTICLE 4
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES
AFTER CLOSING
4.1 Rights to Commercialize
Product .
4.1.1 Exclusive Commercialization Rights . Subject to the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, on and following Closing,
Hyperion shall have the sole and exclusive rights (even as to
Ucyclyd) to Commercialize all Products for any and all indications
(including any and all indications in the field of Hyperammonemia)
which rights shall include the worldwide manufacture and supply of
Products for use in all such Commercialization activities, provided
that Hyperion complies with the terms and conditions set forth in
Section 8.2.2 (Manufacturing Technology; Drug Master
Files) regarding the manufacture and supply of Products.
Hyperion shall be solely responsible for all costs and expenses in
the Commercialization of Products including the supply and
manufacture thereof.
4.1.2 Commercial Diligence . If a Development Product
achieves Regulatory Approval in a particular territory, Hyperion
shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to maximize the sales in
such territory. Ucyclyd acknowledges that Hyperion may use
distributors to fulfill its obligations under this Section. If
Ucyclyd believes that Hyperion is not complying with the provisions
of this Article 4 (Rights and Obligations of the Parties
After Closing) ,
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Ucyclyd may submit the matter for resolution under the provisions
of Article 15 (Dispute Resolution) .
4.1.3 Commercialization Efforts Reporting . Hyperion shall
keep Ucyclyd informed about Hyperion’s efforts to
Commercialize the Development Products, including semi-annual
written summaries of Hyperion’s marketing plans (as updated),
and developments in the Commercialization of the Development
Products (each, a “ Marketing Report
”).
4.1.4 Pricing, Pricing Approvals and Product Distribution .
Hyperion shall determine the overall pricing strategy for all
Products on and following Closing. Hyperion shall obtain such
Product Price Approvals as may be required and arrange for
distribution of each Product in each applicable country.
4.1.5 Sales and Inventory . On and following Closing,
Hyperion shall be responsible for booking sales, stocking inventory
and collecting accounts receivable.
4.1.6 Labeling and Promotional Materials . On and following
Closing:
(a) Hyperion may, at any time, develop and use
Promotional Materials for the Products; provided that all
Promotional Materials bearing a Licensed Mark (including the Domain
Names and the telephone number 1-888-UCYCLYD (or 1-888-829-2593)
(“ 1-888 Phone Number ”)) shall be subject to
the terms and conditions of this Agreement and shall comply with
all applicable Legal Requirements; and
(b) Hyperion shall have the sole authority and
responsibility to seek and obtain any necessary FDA approvals of
any label, labeling, package inserts and packaging, and Promotional
Materials used in connection with the Marketed Products and for
determining whether the same requires FDA submission or
approval.
4.2 Rights to Develop
Products .
4.2.1 Continued Rights under the Development and Regulatory
Program . On and following Closing, Hyperion shall use
Commercially Reasonable Efforts to carry out the activities
contemplated under the Development and Regulatory Program pursuant
to the Development Plan solely at its expense.
4.2.2 Rights to Develop Products for Other Indications
Worldwide . Subject to Section 4.2.1 (Continued Rights
under the Development and Regulatory Program) , on and
following Closing, Hyperion shall have the sole right, but not the
obligation (subject to the terms below), to conduct development
activities with respect to the Products for any and all indications
in any country or territory in the world solely at its expenses;
provided that Hyperion shall keep Ucyclyd informed on an annual
basis of its plans and efforts for such development
activities.
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ARTICLE 5
REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE MATTERS
5.1 General Compliance
.
(a) Each Party shall comply, in all material respects,
with all Legal Requirements applicable to it and its activities
under the Agreement.
(b) Each Party shall Promote and otherwise perform its
obligations under the Agreement in compliance with all Federal
health care program and FDA requirements, including the Federal
anti-kickback statute, 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(b) and all other
Legal Requirements. Hyperion shall ensure that all Hyperion
Personnel comply with all Federal health care program and FDA
requirements, including the Federal anti-kickback statute, 42
U.S.C. §1320a-7b(b) and all other Legal Requirements.
(c) Hyperion shall not Promote nor disseminate
information about off-label uses of the Marketed Products except as
permitted by applicable FDA policies or court decisions and only by
the prior written approval of Ucyclyd, which approval through FAC
shall be deemed such approval of Ucyclyd. Hyperion shall implement,
as part of the Hyperion Compliance Program, a policy addressing the
appropriate handling of unsolicited requests and dissemination of
information about non-FDA approved uses of the Products (off-label
information). This policy shall provide, among other things, that
Hyperion shall not directly or indirectly solicit, encourage, or
promote unapproved uses of a Product to physicians, pharmacists or
other health care professionals.
(d) During the Development Term, Hyperion shall
designate an employee who shall serve as its compliance officer
(“ Hyperion Compliance Officer ”). The
Hyperion Compliance Officer shall: (i) be a member of senior
management; (ii) be responsible for developing and
implementing policies, procedures and practices designed to ensure
compliance with all Legal Requirements, any Federal health care
program and FDA requirements with respect to the Marketed Products
as well as the Hyperion Compliance Program; (iii) be
responsible for monitoring the day-to-day compliance activities in
which Hyperion and Hyperion Personnel engage as well as for any
reporting obligations under the Agreement including the Hyperion
Compliance Program; (iv) be available to meet and discuss with
the Chief Compliance Officer of Medicis periodically, but no less
than monthly, and in-person upon Ucyclyd’s request, the
implementation and operation of the Hyperion Compliance Program and
any issues arising thereunder, and during such meeting the Hyperion
Compliance Officer will provide the Chief Compliance Officer of
Medicis access to any written materials related to such
implementation and operation; and (v) make quarterly written
reports regarding compliance matters to the JSC, copies of which
reports shall be provided to the Chief Compliance Officer of
Medicis. Hyperion shall notify Ucyclyd in writing immediately (but
no later than **** following any such change) of any changes
in the identity or position description of the Hyperion Compliance
Officer. At no time during the Development Term shall Hyperion
leave vacant the position of Hyperion Compliance Officer.
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(e) During the Development Term, the Chief Compliance
Officer of Medicis and the Hyperion Compliance Officer shall use
commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate and in a timely manner
coordinate efforts to facilitate the performance of each
Party’s regulatory and compliance obligations pursuant to the
Agreement, including efforts to: (i) review and approve of the
Hyperion Compliance Program and general compliance training
materials with a mutually acceptable time frame; and
(ii) identify, schedule and complete (or have completed) the
training required by Ucyclyd pursuant to Section 2.1.
3(c)(i) (Training) .
(f) During the Development Term, Ucyclyd shall, within
**** after discovery, notify the Hyperion Compliance
Officer, in writing, of any enforcement action (including any
warning letter, notice of violation, or untitled letter from FDA),
any audit request or inquiry, any ongoing investigation or legal
proceeding known to Ucyclyd conducted or brought by a Governmental
Entity, a Regulatory Agency or their agents or representatives
involving an allegation that Ucyclyd or its contractors has
violated or otherwise failed to comply with any law or regulation
applicable to any Legal Requirement, Federal health care program or
any FDA requirements relating to the Marketed Products.
(g) During the Development Term, within ****
after discovery, Hyperion shall notify the Chief Compliance Officer
of Medicis, in writing, of any enforcement action (including any
warning letter, notice of violation, or untitled letter from FDA),
any audit request or inquiry, any ongoing investigation or legal
proceeding known to Hyperion conducted or brought by a Governmental
Entity, a Regulatory Agency or their agents or representatives
involving an allegation that Hyperion or Hyperion Personnel have
violated or otherwise failed to comply with any Legal Requirement,
Federal health care program or any FDA requirements.
(h) During the Development Term, within ****
after discovery, Ucyclyd shall notify the Hyperion Compliance
Officer, in writing, of any enforcement action (including any
warning letter, notice of violation, or untitled letter from FDA),
any audit request or inquiry, any ongoing investigation or legal
proceeding known to Ucyclyd conducted or brought by a Governmental
Entity, a Regulatory Agency or their agents or representatives
involving an allegation that Ucyclyd has violated or otherwise
failed to comply with any Legal Requirement, Federal health care
program or any FDA requirements related to the Products. Any
notification under subsections (e) or (f) above shall
include a description of the allegation, the identity of the
Government Entity or Regulatory Agency, and the status of such
enforcement action, audit request or inquiry, investigation or
legal proceeding.
(i) During the Development Term, and thereafter to the
extent arising from activities prior to Closing, Ucyclyd shall have
the right to control, in its sole discretion, any response
regarding any alleged violation or other failure to comply with any
Legal Requirements, Federal health care program or applicable FDA
requirements related to the Products and will make good faith
efforts to consider Hyperion’s input. During the Development
Term, each Party also shall provide written notice to the Hyperion
Compliance Officer or Chief Compliance Officer of Medicis, as the
case may be, within **** following the resolution of the
matters described in subsection (e) and (f), as the case may
be, and shall provide the Hyperion Compliance Officer or Chief
Compliance Officer of Medicis, as the case may be, with a
description of the findings or results of the investigation or
proceedings, if any.
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(j) Following Closing, except to the extent arising
from activities prior to Closing Hyperion shall have the
responsibility to respond regarding any such alleged violation or
other failure to comply with any Legal Requirements, Federal health
care program or applicable FDA requirements related to the
Products; provided that Hyperion shall cooperate with Ucyclyd
regarding any such response to any such alleged violation or other
failure to comply that may be attributed to activities during the
Development Term.
5.2 Compliance Program
.
(a) Hyperion agrees to, and shall be responsible to
ensure that Hyperion Personnel comply with all of the terms and
conditions of Hyperion’s compliance program (“
Hyperion Compliance Program ”). The Hyperion
Compliance Program and any revisions thereto shall be drafted by
Hyperion. Hyperion shall obtain the prior written approval of, the
Chief Compliance Officer of Medicis for the Hyperion Compliance
Program and any revisions thereto. The terms and conditions under
such Hyperion Compliance Program, at a minimum, shall comply with
all terms and conditions of any compliance program of Medicis and
its Affiliates, as such terms and conditions may be updated from
time to time upon written notice to Hyperion from Ucyclyd or one of
its Affiliates, in which event, to the extent such update is not
then currently addressed in the Hyperion Compliance Program,
Hyperion shall update its Hyperion Compliance Program accordingly
within **** after receiving such notice. In any event,
changes to and interpretation and enforcement of the Hyperion
Compliance Program shall not result in disparate treatment of
Hyperion or the Marketed Products as compared to the other
licensees or products of Medicis and its Affiliates.
(b) The Parties shall comply with the audit and
record-keeping requirements set forth on Schedule 5.
2(b) (Audit and Record-Keeping Requirements) .
(c) In addition to any other reporting obligations of
Hyperion to Ucyclyd under this Agreement, Hyperion shall provide
all information to Ucyclyd required by Ucyclyd or its Affiliates to
fulfill its required reporting obligations under the CIA as
determined solely by Ucyclyd or its Affiliates.
(d) In accordance with Section 6032 of the
Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, Pub. Law No. 109-171, Medicis and
its Affiliates have adopted a policy entitled “Medicis
Employee Education Policy Concerning the Prevention and Detection
of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Government Health Care Programs:
Compliance Policy Pursuant to the Deficit Reduction Act of
2005” (“ Deficit Reduction Act Compliance
Policy ”), which establishes a written protocol for
educating all employees (including management) of Medicis and its
Affiliates, and any contractors or agents who may on behalf of
Medicis and its Affiliates furnish or authorize the furnishing of
health care items or services, perform billing or coding functions,
or become involved in monitoring any health care provided by
Medicis or its Affiliates (“ Applicable Agents
”), about their internal policies and procedures as well as
various federal and state statutes and administrative remedies
related to detecting and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse in
government health care programs. It is a condition of the Agreement
that Hyperion complies with the Deficit Reduction Act and Deficit
Reduction Act Compliance Policy, and that Hyperion provides the
educational information required under the Deficit Reduction Act to
all its Affiliates, employees, or approved subcontractors who bear
any responsibility in the
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performance of the Agreement. A copy of Deficit Reduction Act
Compliance Policy, as well as an addendum entitled “Federal
and State Statutes and Administrative Remedies Related to
Preventing and Detecting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Government
Health Care Programs,” is available at www.medicis.com/dra
(password: 34589034), and is incorporated herein by reference. Upon
request, copies of the Deficit Reduction Act Compliance Policy will
be provided to Hyperion. Hyperion represents and warrants that, in
connection with performing its obligations under the Agreement, it
will comply with the Deficit Reduction Act and the Deficit
Reduction Act Compliance Policy.
5.3 Screening Requirements .
Hyperion shall ensure that all Hyperion Personnel are not
Ineligible Persons by implementing the following screening
requirements:
(a) Hyperion shall screen all Hyperion Personnel
against the Exclusion Lists prior to engaging their services and,
as part of the hiring or contracting process, shall require such
Hyperion Personnel to disclose whether they are Ineligible
Persons;
(b) Hyperion shall screen all Hyperion Personnel
against the Exclusion Lists within **** after the Effective
Date and on an annual basis thereafter; and
(c) Hyperion shall implement a policy requiring all
Hyperion Personnel to disclose immediately any debarment,
exclusion, suspension or other event that makes that person an
Ineligible Person.
(i) Hyperion acknowledges and agrees that items or
services furnished by Excluded Persons are not payable by Federal
health care programs and that the Parties’ may be liable for
overpayments and criminal, civil and administrative sanctions for
employing or contracting with an Excluded Person regardless of
whether the foregoing requirements have been satisfied.
Accordingly, Hyperion shall reimburse Ucyclyd for any and all costs
and expenses incurred or otherwise suffered by the Ucyclyd with
respect to any of the foregoing.
(ii) If Hyperion has actual notice that any Hyperion
Personnel have become Ineligible Persons, Hyperion shall remove
such Hyperion Personnel from responsibility for, or involvement
with, Hyperion’s business operations related to any Federal
health care programs and shall remove such Hyperion Personnel from
any position for which the Hyperion Personnel’s compensation
or the items or services furnished, ordered, or prescribed by the
Hyperion Personnel are paid in whole or part, directly or
indirectly, by Federal health care programs or otherwise with
Federal funds at least until such time as the applicable Hyperion
Personnel is reinstated into participation in Federal health care
programs.
(iii) If Hyperion has actual notice that a Hyperion
Personnel is charged with a criminal offense that falls within the
ambit of 42 U.S.C. §§ 1320a-7(a), 1320a-7(b)(1)-(3), or
is proposed for exclusion during the Hyperion Personnel employment
or contract term, Hyperion shall take all appropriate actions to
ensure that the responsibilities of that Hyperion Personnel have
not and shall not adversely affect the quality of care rendered to
any beneficiary, patient, or resident, or the accuracy of any
claims submitted to any Federal health care program.
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5.4 Regulatory Filings and
Approvals .
5.4.1 Marketed Products . Subject to the terms of
Section 5.7 (Communication with Governmental Authorities or
Regulatory Agencies) , during the Development Term, Ucyclyd
shall have exclusive authority and responsibility to maintain and
seek revisions of any FDA approval for the Marketed Products and
shall keep Hyperion informed of any such actions and Hyperion shall
not file any document with the FDA or any other Governmental
Authority or Regulatory Agency relating to any Marketed Product
without the prior written consent of Ucyclyd. Subject to the terms
of Section 5.7 (Communication with Governmental Authorities
or Regulatory Agencies) , on and following Closing, (a)
Hyperion shall have exclusive authority and responsibility to
maintain and seek revisions of any FDA approval for the Marketed
Products and shall keep Ucyclyd informed of any such actions; and
(b) Ucyclyd shall not file any document with the FDA or any other
Governmental Authority or Regulatory Agency relating to any
Marketed Product without the prior written consent of Hyperion;
provided that, Hyperion shall not withhold such consent if such
filing pertains to Marketed Products that either: (x) entered
into commerce during the Development Term; or (y) were
manufactured pursuant to an agreement to which Ucyclyd is a
party.
5.4.2 Development and Regulatory Program .
(a) Ucyclyd shall: (i) within **** after
the Effective Date provide to Hyperion: (A) a copy of the
Development Product INDs; and (B) a copy of the letter
submitted to the FDA designating Hyperion as the regulatory sponsor
of the Development Products INDs; (ii) as soon as reasonably
practicable, transfer to Hyperion, the regulatory rights and
obligations as regulatory sponsor solely with regard to the
Development Product INDs ( subsections (i) and (ii)
together referred to as the “ Transferred Regulatory
Rights ”); (iii) within **** after the
Effective Date, provide to Hyperion a copy of the pre-clinical and
clinical development work performed by or on behalf of Ucyclyd that
is necessary or useful for the filing of the NDAs for the
Development Products in the Development Field; and
(iv) complete copies of all material information relating to
subsections (i) through (iii) above, including all
correspondence and regulatory files, relating to the Transferred
Regulatory Rights (the “ Transfer
”).
(b) The date on which the FDA cites as the receipt
date for such letter identified in Section 5.4.
2(a)(i) (B) (Development and Regulatory Program)
above shall be the “ Transfer Date
”.
(c) Until the Transfer Date, Ucyclyd shall be the
owner and regulatory sponsor of the Development Product INDs and
shall have all such rights and obligations relating thereto.
Ucyclyd shall diligently work to affect the Transfer in accordance
with subsection (a) and shall cooperate with Hyperion during
such period of time to make sure that FDA requirements are timely
met.
(d) After the Transfer Date and prior to Closing,
Ucyclyd shall be the owner of the Development Product INDs and
Hyperion shall act as the regulatory sponsor of the Development
Product INDs and shall take over from Ucyclyd all responsibilities
and obligations of sponsors as defined under applicable U.S. Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act, FDA Regulations and all other applicable
Legal Requirements and including such ICH Guidelines or FDA
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guidance
(insofar as such guidelines and guidance documents contain or may
reasonably be interpreted to contain provisions that represent or
mandate specific standard, routine or accepted practice in the
industry) that represent applicable standards of practice.
(e) At all times after the Transfer Date, as between
Hyperion and Ucyclyd, Hyperion shall be responsible for the filing
of all regulatory documents in compliance with all Legal
Requirements including: (i) all associated submissions (e.g.,
safety alerts, protocol submissions, NDAs, etc.) for responding to
inquiries and correspondences from the Regulatory Authorities;
(ii) for the establishment of the safety database for the
Development Products which, subject to written agreement of the
Parties, also may be included with the clinical database; and
(iii) for the monitoring of all clinical experiences and
submission of all required reports throughout clinical development
and Commercialization of any Development Product. Hyperion shall
provide information to Ucyclyd and reasonably consult with Ucyclyd
regarding any such filings or significant or material notices,
actions or requests from or by Regulatory Authorities. Ucyclyd may,
at Hyperion’s request, review and comment on filings,
submissions and responses to Regulatory Authorities related to such
Development Product.
(f) Subject to the terms and conditions of the
Agreement, during the Development Term, with respect to any
Development Products, Ucyclyd shall own any Development Product
IND. Hyperion shall be solely responsible as regulatory sponsor for
the regulatory activities and strategy with respect to the
Development and Regulatory Program for the purpose of obtaining
Regulatory Approval from the FDA for the Development
Products.
(g) With respect to the Development Products for which
no IND has been filed, on and after the Effective Date, Hyperion
shall have the right, subject to the terms and conditions of the
Agreement, to be the regulatory sponsor of such INDs and hereby
accepts responsibility for: (i) all of the rights and obligations
of the regulatory sponsor under all applicable Legal Requirements;
(ii) the regulatory rights and obligations solely with regard
to the pre-clinical and clinical development of the Development
Products in the Development Field; and (iii) obtaining
Regulatory Approval in the United States for the applicable
Development Products in the Development Field.
(h) During the Development Term, Hyperion shall:
(i) consult with Ucyclyd regarding the regulatory strategy in
each country of the Development Territory and consider in good
faith Ucyclyd’s comments regarding the same;
(ii) provide Ucyclyd with summaries or updates of any material
conversations or meetings with Regulatory Agencies, and upon
written request of Ucyclyd, copies of related correspondence from
Regulatory Agencies; and (iii) if requested by Ucyclyd to the
extent practicable, allow Ucyclyd to have one
(1) representative attend meetings between Hyperion and any
Regulatory Authority that affect Ucyclyd’s rights or
obligations as owner of the Development Product INDs or as
otherwise agreed by the JSC. If requested by Ucyclyd, Ucyclyd shall
receive copies of any draft response to correspondence from a
Regulatory Agency, and Hyperion should consider in good faith
Ucyclyd’s comments thereon prior to filing any such
response.
(i) Hyperion shall be solely responsible for the
preparation of the NDAs for any and all of the Development Products
in the Development Field. Ucyclyd shall file each NDA promptly with
the FDA. Ucyclyd shall retain ownership of all such NDAs until
the
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Closing.
In the event that the NDA for **** in the treatment of
**** is approved by the FDA prior to Closing, Ucyclyd shall
appoint Hyperion the regulatory agent for such NDA.
(j) In the event the Term of the Agreement is
terminated prior to Closing or Hyperion does not purchase the
Assets in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
Agreement, Hyperion shall transfer immediately to Ucyclyd:
(i) any and all INDs, NDAs or other Regulatory Approvals or
Price Approvals with respect to the Products; (ii) one
(1) copy of all correspondence with the FDA and regulatory
files relating to any and all INDs, NDAs or other Regulatory
Approvals and Price Approvals with respect to the Products to the
extent that Hyperion has not previously provided such
correspondence to Ucyclyd or as requested by Ucyclyd; and
(iii) all rights and obligations as regulatory sponsor of any
such INDs.
(k) With respect to any transfers under this Section
to either Party, each Party acknowledges and agrees that time is of
the essence. The Party responsible for delivery agrees that, in the
event there is any material delays in such transfer, the Parties
shall discuss in good faith a transfer plan to facilitate the
process. If the Parties fail to agree to such a transfer plan
within **** following the date on which the applicable
transfer should have been completing or delivering Party fails to
comply with such agreed upon transfer plan, then the receiving
Party shall be entitled to specific performance.
5.5 Labeling and Promotional
Materials .
(a) To the extent that Hyperion desires to use any
Promotional Materials currently used by Ucyclyd to Promote, such
Promotional Materials will be subject to review and approval by
Ucyclyd in accordance with subsection (c) below and Hyperion
shall reimburse Ucyclyd for the actual costs incurred by Ucyclyd
for such Promotional Materials within **** after Hyperion
receives such Promotional Materials and an invoice regarding such
amount from Ucyclyd. In addition to the foregoing, Hyperion shall
have the right to designate any Website Content in use by Ucyclyd
as of the Effective Date that Hyperion desires to use in connection
with the Domain Names and shall submit such Website Content, as may
be modified by Hyperion, for review and approval by Ucyclyd in
accordance with subsection (c) below; provided that, Ucyclyd
shall have the right, at any time, to remove or have removed any
Website Content not submitted by Hyperion for such review and
approval. Ucyclyd will inform Hyperion if any such Website Content
is removed.
(b) Subject to approval as set forth in subsection
(c) below, Hyperion may, at any time, develop and use
Promotional Materials for the Marketed Products in the Promotion
Territory; provided that all such Promotional Materials shall
comply with applicable Legal Requirements and the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
(c) During the Development Term, Hyperion acknowledges
and agrees that all Promotional Materials shall be subject to
Ucyclyd’s prior written approval. Hyperion shall submit any
proposed Promotional Materials to Ucyclyd in writing, and Ucyclyd
shall review such Promotional Materials, in each case in accordance
with Ucyclyd’s standard operating procedures for review of
such Promotional Materials, which includes review and approval by
the FAC, as such operating procedures are updated from time to time
by Ucyclyd. Ucyclyd will provide Hyperion with notice of any FAC
meetings at which such Promotional
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Materials may be reviewed and allow Hyperion to participate in such
FAC meetings, via telephone or in-person, solely with respect to
such Promotional Materials. Ucyclyd agrees to consider
Hyperion’s comments during FAC; provided that Ucyclyd shall
maintain at all times its sole discretion and authority to approve
or reject such Promotional Materials. In the case that Ucyclyd does
not approve any Promotional Materials, Hyperion shall have the
right to revise and re-submit any such Promotional Materials as set
forth in this subsection (c) .
(d) Hyperion acknowledges and agrees that, during the
Development Term, any new material, modifications or changes to
existing Website Content shall be considered Promotional Materials
under this Agreement. Hyperion shall submit any such proposed new
material, modifications or changes to the Website Content in
writing to Ucyclyd for review by FAC in accordance with the
procedures set forth in subsection (c) above.
(e) During the Development Term:
(i) Ucyclyd shall have sole authority and
responsibility to seek and obtain any necessary FDA approvals of
any label, labeling, package inserts and packaging, and Promotional
Materials used in connection with the Marketed Products and for
determining whether the same requires FDA submission or
approval;
(ii) Ucyclyd shall be responsible for submission to
FDA of Promotional Materials for the Marketed Products, as
applicable, and Hyperion shall not use any Promotional Materials
until Hyperion has been notified in writing by Ucyclyd that the FDA
submission has been completed;
(iii) any label, labeling, package inserts and
packaging, Promotional Materials and Licensed Marks and any use
thereof by Hyperion shall be subject to the prior written approval
of Ucyclyd;
(iv) Hyperion shall furnish such samples of label,
labeling, package inserts and packaging, Promotional Materials and
Licensed Marks or any use thereof to Ucyclyd for inspection and
analysis; and
(v) Hyperion shall not modify, alter or otherwise
change any approved label, labeling, package inserts and packaging,
Promotional Materials and Licensed Marks and any use thereof,
without the prior written approval of Ucyclyd.
5.6 Adverse Events and Safety
Reporting . As soon as practical after the Effective Date but
no later than **** following the Effective Date, the Parties
shall enter into, and comply with, the terms and conditions of, a
separate pharmacovigilance agreement which shall include a detailed
procedure with respect to the Products and the Development and
Regulatory Program and at a minimum shall be consistent with the
pharmacovigilance procedures for Ucyclyd and its Affiliates. In the
event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of the
pharmacovigilance agreement and the Agreement with respect to the
subject matter of such pharmacovigilance agreement, the terms and
conditions of the pharmacovigilance agreement shall govern.
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5.7 Communication with
Governmental Authorities or Regulatory Agencies .
(a) During the Development Term, except as may be
permitted in the pharmacovigilance agreement described in
Section 5.6 (Adverse Events and Safety Reporting) ,
without the prior written consent of Ucyclyd or unless so required
by applicable Legal Requirements (and then only pursuant to the
terms of this Section 5. 7(a) (Communication
with Governmental Authorities or Regulatory Agencies) ),
Hyperion shall not correspond or communicate with the FDA or with
any other Governmental Authority or Regulatory Agency, whether
within the United States or otherwise, concerning the Marketed
Products or otherwise take any action concerning any authorization
or permission under which the Marketed Products are sold or any
application for the same. In addition, during the Development Term,
upon receipt of any communication from the FDA or from any other
Governmental Authority or Regulatory Agency relating to any
Marketed Product, Hyperion shall forward immediately to Ucyclyd a
copy or description of the same and respond to all inquiries by
Ucyclyd relating thereto. If Hyperion’s counsel recommends
that Hyperion communicate with the FDA or with any other
Governmental Authority or Regulatory Agency, then Hyperion shall so
advise Ucyclyd immediately and, unless the applicable Legal
Requirements prohibit, provide Ucyclyd in advance with a copy of
any proposed written communication with the FDA or any other
Governmental Authority or Regulatory Agency and comply with any and
all reasonable direction of Ucyclyd concerning any meeting or
written or oral communication with the FDA or any other
Governmental Authority or Regulatory Agency.
(b) Except as may be permitted in Section 3.4
(Transition At Closing) or the pharmacovigilance agreement
described in Section 5.6 (Adverse Events and Safety
Reporting) , without the prior written consent of Hyperion or
unless so required by applicable Legal Requirements (and then only
pursuant to the terms of this Section 5. 7(b)
(Communication with Governmental Authorities or Regulatory
Agencies) ), Ucyclyd shall not correspond or communicate with
the FDA or with any other Governmental Authority or Regulatory
Agency, or otherwise take any action concerning any authorization
or permission under which the applicable Products are sold or any
application for the same with respect to: (i) the Products on
and following Closing; or (ii) the Development Products during
the Development Term. In addition, on and following Closing, upon
receipt of any communication from the FDA or from any other
Governmental Authority or Regulatory Agency relating to any
Product, Ucyclyd shall forward immediately to Hyperion a copy or
description of the same and respond to all inquiries by Hyperion
relating thereto. If Ucyclyd is advised by its counsel that it must
communicate with the FDA or with any other Governmental Authority
or Regulatory Agency, then Ucyclyd shall so advise Hyperion
immediately and, unless the applicable Legal Requirements prohibit,
provide Hyperion in advance with a copy of any proposed written
communication with the FDA or any other Governmental Authority or
Regulatory Agency and comply with any and all reasonable direction
of Hyperion concerning any meeting or written or oral communication
with the FDA or any other Governmental Authority or Regulatory
Agency.
(c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Party shall be
responsible for its own compliance with the PDM Act and reporting
thereunder, and subject to Section 5.4 (Regulatory Filings
and Approvals) , Hyperion will copy Ucyclyd on all such reports
regarding the Marketed Products filed with the FDA during the
Development Term.
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5.8 Complaints; Medical
Inquiries; Product Information Requests .
(a) Information concerning any complaints from
consumers, physicians or other Persons received by either Party
regarding Products shall be forwarded to the other Party within
**** of the first Party’s receipt of the request;
provided that all complaints concerning suspected or actual Product
tampering, contamination or mix-up ( e.g. , wrong
ingredients) shall be delivered within **** of such
Party’s receipt of the same. Ucyclyd shall have the sole
right to respond to any such complaints with respect to the
Products except with respect to **** during the Development
Term, and Hyperion shall have the sole right to respond to any such
complaints with respect to the Products on and following Closing,
and with respect to **** at any time during the Term of this
Agreement.
(b) During the Development Term, Ucyclyd shall respond
to all medical inquiries with respect to the Products and Product
information requests. The Hyperion Compliance Program shall be
consistent with the compliance program of Medicis with respect to
addressing inquiries or requests. During the Development Term,
Hyperion may submit a request to Ucyclyd that Hyperion assume from
Ucyclyd the responsibility to respond to such inquiries or requests
and Ucyclyd shall determine in its sole discretion whether to allow
Hyperion to assume such responsibility. Hyperion shall have the
sole right, authority and responsibility to respond to such
inquiries and requests on and following Closing.
(c) For the avoidance of doubt, any communications
involving adverse events shall be governed by the pharmacoviligance
agreement as described in Section 5.6 (Adverse Events and
Safety Reporting) .
5.9 Regulatory Information
.
(a) Subject to the terms of the pharmacovigilance
agreement described in Section 5.6 (Adverse Events and
Safety Reporting) and Section 5.7 (Communication with
Governmental Authorities or Regulatory Agencies) , each Party
shall provide the other Party with all reasonable assistance and
take all actions reasonably requested by the other Party that are
necessary or desirable to enable the other Party to comply with any
Legal Requirements applicable to any Product, including such
Party’s meeting its reporting and other obligations to:
(i) maintain and update any NDAs for the Products;
(ii) report SAEs to the FDA or other Governmental Authority or
Regulatory Agency; and (iii) submit or file Product labels,
labeling, package inserts or Promotional Materials with the
FDA.
(b) Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement,
such assistance and actions shall include informing the other Party
within **** following notification of any action by, or
notification or other information that it receives (directly or
indirectly) from, the FDA or any other Governmental Authority or
Regulatory Agency that: (i) raises any material concerns
regarding the safety or efficacy of any Product;
(ii) indicates or suggests a potential material liability for
either Party to Third Parties arising in connection with any
Product; or (iii) is reasonably likely to lead to a recall or
market withdrawal of any Product; provided that neither Party shall
be obliged to disclose information in breach of any contractual
restriction that it could not reasonably have avoided.
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(c) Without limiting the provisions of this
Section 5.9 (Regulatory Information) , each Party shall
inform the other Party, and provide the other Party with a copy, of
any and all correspondence it receives from a Governmental
Authority or Regulatory Agency including:
(i) governmental or regulatory inspections of
manufacturing, distribution or other related facilities;
(ii) inquiries by any Governmental Authority or
Regulatory Agency concerning clinical investigation activities
(including inquiries of investigators, clinical monitoring
organizations and other related Persons);
(iii) any communication from Governmental Authority or
Regulatory Agency involving the manufacture, sale, promotion or
distribution of Products or any other Governmental Authority or
Regulatory Agency reviews or inquiries relating to any of the
Products which, in each case, constitute a Material Event;
(iv) any consent decrees with a Governmental Authority
or Regulatory Agency relating to the Products;
(v) receipt of any warning letters;
(vi) receipt of any deficiency noted or otherwise
referenced in any Form FDA-483 issued to a Party relating to any of
the Products; and
(vii) an initiation of any Governmental Authority or
Regulatory Agency investigation, detention, seizure or injunction
concerning any Product.
5.10 Recalls or Other Corrective
Action .
(a) Ucyclyd shall have sole responsibility for, and
shall make all decisions with respect to, any recall, market
withdrawals or any other corrective action related to the Marketed
Products during the Development Term. Ucyclyd shall promptly notify
Hyperion of any such actions taken by Ucyclyd that are reasonably
likely to result in a material adverse effect on the marketability
of such Marketed Product. At Ucyclyd’s request, Hyperion
shall provide assistance to Ucyclyd in conducting such recall,
market withdrawal or other corrective action and any documented,
direct, out-of-pocket costs incurred by Hyperion with respect to
participating in such recall, market withdrawal or other corrective
action shall be reimbursed by Ucyclyd except to the extent that any
such recall, market withdrawal or other corrective action results
from Hyperion’s: (i) Promotion in a manner inconsistent
with: (A) the Marketed Product’s labeling or package
inserts; (B) the approved Promotion Plans; or
(C) Promotional Materials provided or approved by Ucyclyd;
(ii) failure to comply with the Agreement; or (iii) negligent,
reckless or willful acts or omissions, Hyperion shall be
responsible for all costs and expenses relating to such recall,
market withdrawal and corrective action and shall reimburse Ucyclyd
for any and all costs and expenses associated therewith.
(b) Hyperion shall have sole responsibility for, and
shall make all decisions with respect to, any recall, market
withdrawals or any other corrective action related to
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Marketed Products on and following Closing, and to Development
Products throughout the Term; provided that during the Development
Term, Hyperion shall consider in good faith Ucyclyd’s input
with respect to any such recall, market withdrawal or other
corrective action related to the Development Products. Hyperion
shall promptly notify Ucyclyd of any such actions taken by Hyperion
that are reasonably likely to result in a material adverse effect
on the marketability of such Marketed Product. At Hyperion’s
request, Ucyclyd shall provide assistance to Hyperion in conducting
such recall, market withdrawal or other corrective action and any
documented, direct, out-of-pocket costs incurred by Ucyclyd with
respect to participating in such recall, market withdrawal or other
corrective action shall be reimbursed by Hyperion except to the
extent that any such recall, market withdrawal or other corrective
action results from Ucyclyd’s: (i) Promotion in a manner
inconsistent with: (A) the Marketed Product’s labeling
or package inserts; (B) the approved Promotion Plans; or
(C) Promotional Materials; (ii) failure to comply with
the Agreement; or (iii) negligent, reckless or willful acts or
omissions, Ucyclyd shall be responsible for all costs and expenses
relating to such recall, market withdrawal and corrective action
and shall reimburse Hyperion for any and all costs and expenses
associated therewith. Hyperion agrees to cooperate with Ucyclyd to
mitigate any costs or other risk to Ucyclyd if any such recall,
market withdrawal or other corrective action occurs on or following
the Closing with respect to the Marketed Products, but relates to
activities that occurred or arose prior to Closing and results from
the conduct described in subsections (i) and (ii) of
this subsection (b) .
5.11 Compliance Deficiencies
.
(a) Hyperion acknowledges and agrees that
Hyperion’s promotion of, and adherence to, the Hyperion
Compliance Program, Article 5 (Regulatory and Compliance
Matters) and Legal Requirements applicable to: (i) the
Development and Regulatory Program; and (ii) Promotion
(collectively, the “Compliance Requirements
”) and Hyperion’s response to addressing Compliance
Deficiencies (as defined below) shall be critical elements in
evaluating the performance of Hyperion under the Agreement. “
Compliance Deficiencies ” include: (i) one
or more deficiencies of Hyperion or any Hyperion Personnel that are
likely to result in a violation(s) of any of the Compliance
Requirements or the CIA, (ii) an actual violation(s) of any of
the Compliance Requirements by Hyperion or any Hyperion Personnel
with the exception of those violations described in Section
12. 2(f) (Termination Rights) of the Agreement,
and (iii) any act(s) or omission(s) of Hyperion or any
Hyperion Personnel that is likely to result in a violation(s) of
any of the Compliance Requirements or the CIA with the exception of
those violations described in Section 12.2(f) (Termination
Rights) of the Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, the
occurrence of the events described in Section 12.
2(f) (Termination Rights) are not subject to the
terms or conditions of this Section 5.11 (Compliance
Deficiencies) and shall be governed solely by the terms of
Section 12. 2(f) (Termination Rights) .
Further, the Parties agree that the Chief Compliance Officer of
Medicis and the Hyperion Compliance Officer shall discuss in good
faith and agree upon the basis and reporting timeframe for
assessing the likelihood of a violation under subsections
(i) and (iii) from time to time.
(b) Unless the Agreement specifies (or the Parties
agree as provided under subsection (a)) on another time frame for
the reporting of the applicable Compliance Deficiency to Ucyclyd or
the Chief Compliance Officer of Medicis, Hyperion shall notify
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Chief
Compliance Officer of Medicis promptly of any Compliance
Deficiencies, which notice shall be in writing and shall specify in
detail the Compliance Deficiencies and Hyperion’s plan for
addressing the Compliance Deficiencies to the extent Hyperion has
such a plan available at the time of disclosure to the Chief
Compliance Officer of Medicis ( i.e. , notice should not be
withheld or delayed because the plan is not fully prepared). To the
extent the remedial plan is not included with the notice, Hyperion
shall provide the Chief Compliance Officer of Medicis with such a
plan as soon as reasonably practicable under the circumstances. The
notice also shall specify any measures taken by Hyperion to remedy
the Compliance Deficiency and shall describe the terms of the
proposed remedial plan, if any. To the extent the Compliance
Deficiency is identified as the result of an internal or external
audit of Hyperion, Hyperion shall provide to the Chief Compliance
Officer of Medicis a copy of any report generated in connection
therewith including any recommendations and measures to remedy the
applicable Compliance Deficiency.
(c) To the extent that Ucyclyd discovers, learns or is
notified of a Compliance Deficiency other than through notification
by Hyperion under subsection (b) above, Ucyclyd shall notify
Hyperion in writing and shall specify in detail such Compliance
Deficiency. Within **** following Hyperion’s receipt
of such notice, Hyperion shall provide to the Chief Compliance
Officer of Medicis a written response addressing each of the
identified Compliance Deficiencies and, as applicable, a remedial
plan for remedying each such Compliance Deficiency.
(d) Promptly (but not longer than **** )
following receipt of Hyperion’s notice under subsection
(b) or Hyperion’s response under subsection (c) ,
the Hyperion Compliance Officer and the Chief Compliance Officer of
Medicis shall meet to discuss the Compliance Deficiencies and
Hyperion’s remedial plan, which remedial plan shall be
subject to the reasonable approval of the Chief Compliance Officer
of Medicis; provided, however, Hyperion’s implementation of
remedial measures shall not be delayed pending such approval, it
being the intent of the Parties that Hyperion take all reasonable
measures to remedy any Compliance Deficiency as soon as
practicable. Promptly following such meeting, Hyperion shall
implement any changes to the remedial plan or the remedial measures
under such approved remedial plan.
(e) Following implementation of the remedial plan, the
Hyperion Compliance Officer shall provide written notice to the
Chief Compliance Officer of Medicis certifying that the remedial
measures have been implemented in accordance with such plan. The
Chief Compliance Officer of Medicis shall have the right to review
and audit the implementation of the remedial plan so as to verify
Hyperion’s compliance therewith.
(f) In addition to the foregoing provisions of this
Section 5.11 (Compliance Deficiencies) , with respect
to any Compliance Deficiency, the Parties shall fully cooperate to
provide timely review and input on the efforts and responsibilities
of Hyperion to address violations or failures under this
Section 5.11 (Compliance Deficiencies) . In addition,
Hyperion shall:
(i) fully cooperate to change or modify the Hyperion
Compliance Program to address any and all Compliance
Deficiencies;
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(ii) act in good faith to mitigate or minimize any
adverse impact on Ucyclyd or its Affiliates; and
(iii) as applicable: (A) undertake remedial
action against any Hyperion Personnel associated or connected with
the violation or failure; (B) implement changes to the
controls over the environment designed to prevent the reoccurrence
of future Compliance Deficiencies; (C) pay or reimburse
Ucyclyd for any Stipulated Penalties (as defined in the CIA) or any
other out-of-pocket costs to Ucyclyd or its Affiliates associated
with any Compliance Deficiency, including any fines imposed by a
Governmental Authority or Regulatory Agency.
(g) Ucyclyd agrees that the Chief Compliance Officer
of Medicis promptly shall provide to Hyperion and the Hyperion
Compliance Officer input and responses under this
Section 5.11 (Compliance Deficiencies) with respect to
(i) Hyperion’s remedial plan, (ii) changes or
modifications to the Hyperion Compliance Program to address any and
all Compliance Deficiencies, and (iii) inquiries from Hyperion
and the Hyperion Compliance Officer regarding the steps taken by
Hyperion to implement the approved remedial plan.
(h) If Hyperion fails to implement the approved
remedial plan described in subsection (d) or fails to comply
with its obligations under subsection (f) , the Chief
Compliance Officer of Medicis shall notify the Hyperion Compliance
Officer of such failure and Hyperion shall have **** to cure
such failure. If Hyperion has not cured the identified failure(s),
Ucyclyd shall have the right to terminate the Term of the Agreement
upon written notice to Hyperion without any further opportunity of
Hyperion to remedy such failure.
ARTICLE 6
GOVERNANCE
6.1 Cooperation . Subject to
the other provisions of the Agreement, the Parties agree that the
principal objectives of the Parties under the Agreement are to use
Commercially Reasonable Efforts to, in accordance with the
responsibilities assigned to each as set forth in the Agreement:
(a) maximize the market and sales with respect to the Marketed
Products; and (b) develop the Development Products for use in
the Development Field. The Parties agree that they shall establish
a formal framework, as further set forth in this Article 6
(Governance) , which will oversee the Promotion and the
Development and Regulatory Program during the Development
Term.
6.2 Joint Steering Committee
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6.2.1 Establishment of the Joint Steering Committee . The
Parties shall establish a JSC, which shall consist of a total of
six (6) members, with three (3) members from each Party.
The initial members of the JSC are set forth on
Schedule 6.2.1 (Joint Steering Committee) to the
Agreement. Members of the JSC may be represented at any meeting by
a designee appointed by such member for such meeting. The
chairperson shall alternate every calendar year, beginning with a
person designated by Ucyclyd and identified on
Schedule 6.2.1 (Joint Steering Committee) and shall
have the rights and responsibilities as set forth in
Section 6.3 (Responsibilities of the Chairperson) . The
secretary shall alternate every calendar year,
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beginning with a person designated by Hyperion and identified on
Schedule 6.2.1 (Joint Steering Committee) . Each Party,
in its discretion, may invite non-JSC employees of such Party to
attend any JSC meeting. The JSC shall remain in place until the
expiration and non-renewal or termination of the Term of the
Agreement.
6.2.2 Responsibilities of the Joint Steering Committee . In
addition to the responsibilities expressly described elsewhere in
the Agreement, the JSC shall, during the Development Term:
(a) develop and discuss strategies for
Promotion;
(b) review and approve any changes to the Promotion
Plans (including the sales forecasts, budget, promotional
activities and strategies) consistent with the provisions of
Article 2 (Promotion and Development Activities During the
Development Term) ;
(c) review progress against the then-current Promotion
Plan (including the sales forecasts, budget, promotional activities
and strategies);
(d) review progress of Marketed Products sales in the
Promotion Territory against the forecast included in the
then-current Promotion Plan;
(e) review progress with respect to the Development
and Regulatory Program including the Development Plan;
(f) review changes to the Development Plan and
Development Plan budget consistent with the provisions of
Article 2 (Promotion and Development Activities During the
Development Term) ;
(g) review development costs against the budget for
such activities in the applicable year;
(h) review pricing and distribution strategies;
(i) review and coordinate Hyperion’s efforts
internationally with respect to the Products;
(j) review any development of Products outside of the
Development Plan;
(k) review the status of intellectual property
protection for inventions made under the Development Plan;
(l) review potential competition for the Products and
discuss related regulatory strategies;
(m) perform any other activities related to the
Products as the Parties may reasonably request from time to time
other than deciding that a Party is in breach of an obligation
under this Agreement;
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(n) in the event of any dispute arising from or in
connection with this Agreement or the breach thereof, serve as a
forum to settle the dispute by consulting and negotiating in good
faith to attempt to reach a solution satisfactory to both Parties
and, if the JSC does not reach such solution within **** of
written notice by either Party of the existence of a dispute, then,
upon written notice by either Party to the other, the Parties shall
settle such dispute pursuant to Article 15 (Dispute
Resolution) ;
(o) review, discuss and confirm Hyperion’s
compliance with Article 5 (Regulatory and Compliance
Matters) including the Hyperion Compliance Program; provided,
however, that (i) the JSC is not authorized to approve changes
to the Hyperion Compliance Program or the requirements under
Article 5 (Regulatory and Compliance Matters) , and
(ii) the Chief Compliance Officer of Medicis shall retain
ultimate authority for evaluating and determining issues relating
to compliance as set forth in this Agreement;
(p) establish and oversee the function of appropriate
subcommittees with focus on particular areas of the Development and
Regulatory Program or Commercialization activities; and
(q) perform such other activities from time to time as
agreed upon by the Parties.
For
clarity, the JSC, or any subcommittee established by it pursuant to
Section 6.9 (Delegation) below, shall not have the
right to amend this Agreement; provided, however, the Parties may
agree through the JSC to change the Promotion Plan or the
Development Plan or approve other activities related to the
implementation or fulfillment of each Party’s obligations
under this Agreement except that the JSC shall not approve any such
changes or activities related to (i) the Hyperion Compliance
Program or the requirements under Article 5 (Regulatory and
Compliance Matters), and (ii) the Chief Compliance Officer
of Medicis shall retain ultimate authority for evaluating and
determining issues relating to compliance as set forth in this
Agreement.
6.2.3 Meetings of the Joint Steering Committee . During the
Development Term, the JSC shall meet quarterly, and more frequently
as the Parties mutually agree is appropriate. Such meetings shall
be on such dates and at such times as the Parties shall agree and
may be held either in-person or by means of telecommunication or
video conference. Any in-person meetings shall alternate between
the offices of the Parties unless the Parties otherwise agree. If
practicable, the chairperson shall send notice of all meetings to
all members of the JSC no less than **** before the date of
the meeting. The JSC also may convene, be polled or consulted from
time to time by means of electronic correspondence, as deemed
necessary or appropriate in order to fulfill its obligations under
the Agreement.
6.3 Responsibilities of the
Chairperson . The chairperson of the JSC shall have the
following roles and responsibilities:
(a) to call meetings, send notice of each such meeting
and designate the time, date and place of each such meeting;
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(b) to convene or poll the members by other permitted
means;
(c) to establish the agenda for each meeting, subject
to the right of any member to add additional agenda items at any
meeting;
(d) to prepare comments to the draft minutes prepared
by the secretary and communicate with the secretary to finalize the
draft minutes prior to circulation to all members; and
(e) to execute, along with the secretary, the final
minutes of the meetings.
6.4 Reports to the Joint Steering
Committees.
6.4.1 By Hyperion. In addition to the obligations set forth
in Section 2.2.5 (Research and Development Diligence) ,
prior to the first meeting of the JSC for each calendar year during
the Development Term, Hyperion shall provide the JSC with:
(a) written reports regarding the status of its
activities and progress under the Promotion Plan, including any
events that may adversely impact the Promotion Plan and the steps
Hyperion is taking to mitigate or correct such events;
(b) written reports regarding the status of its
activities and progress under the Development and Regulatory
Program and the Development Plan, including any events that may
adversely impact the Development and Regulatory Program or the
Development Plan and the steps Hyperion is taking to mitigate or
correct such events; and
(c) written reports regarding the status of the
Marketed Products with Regulatory Agencies or any actions by
Regulatory Agencies that might reasonably be expected to impact
Marketed Products.
Within
**** following the end of the Development Term, Hyperion
shall provide the JSC with a final written report of its activities
and progress under each of the Promotion Plan, the Development and
Regulatory Program and the Development Plan.
6.4.2 By Ucyclyd . At the first meeting of the JSC for each
calendar year during the Development Term, Ucyclyd shall provide
the JSC with:
(a) an update (oral or written as determined by
Ucyclyd) regarding the status of any Ucyclyd activities and
progress under the Promotion Plan, such as in the areas of
pharmacovigilance and customer services, including any events that
may adversely impact the Promotion Plan and the steps Ucyclyd is
taking to mitigate or correct such events; and
(b) an update (oral or written as determined by
Ucyclyd) regarding the status of the Marketed Products with
Regulatory Agencies or any actions by Regulatory Agencies that
might reasonably be expected to impact Marketed Products.
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The
Parties acknowledge and agree that Ucyclyd’s obligations
under this Section will be deemed fulfilled in the United States if
Ucyclyd provides the annual report submitted by Ucyclyd to the FDA
with respect to each of the Marketed Products.
6.5 Minutes . Promptly after
each JSC meeting, the secretary of the JSC shall prepare and
distribute to the chairperson of the JSC draft minutes of the
meeting, which shall provide a description in reasonable detail of
the discussions conducted at the meeting and a list of any actions,
and decisions or determinations made by the JSC. The chairperson of
the JSC may then comment on the draft minutes. The secretary of the
JSC shall discuss with the chairperson any comments of the
chairperson and circulate a final draft of the minutes to all
members of the JSC within **** of the meeting. The final
draft minutes will be submitted for the written approval of the
members of the JSC at the following JSC meeting. The secretary and
chairperson shall each sign and date the final minutes. The
signature of the chairperson and the secretary on the final minutes
shall indicate each Party’s assent to the minutes.
6.6 Expenses . Each Party
shall be responsible for all travel and related costs and expenses
for its members of the JSC, designees and non-JSC invitees to
attend, and otherwise participate.
6.7 Voting .
(a) The JSC shall decide by vote on any subject matter
within the JSC’s decision-making authority. Each Party shall
have only one (1) vote on matters voted on in the JSC. Such
decisions shall require that at least one (1) member of each
Party is present at such meeting. All decisions of the JSC must be
made by the unanimous vote of the Parties and each Party’s
vote shall be cast by the member(s) (or their designee(s)) present
at any meeting.
(b) If the JSC cannot resolve any matter due to a
deadlock or otherwise, such matter shall be referred to the
Executive Sponsors for resolution. If such Executive Sponsors
cannot resolve such matter in **** after the matter is
referred to them, then such matter shall be resolved through the
dispute resolution mechanism set forth in Article 15
(Dispute Resolution) .
6.8 Replacement of Personnel
. Each Party shall have the right, at any time, to designate by
written notice to the other Party a replacement for any of such
Party’s members on the JSC, provided that such replacement
has a functionally equivalent position (regardless of title) to the
Person being replaced.
6.9 Delegation . The JSC may
delegate any portion of its responsibilities to a subcommittee
created by it, which subcommittee shall consist of equal number of
representatives from each Party and shall make decisions in the
same manner as set forth in Section 6.7 (Voting) except
that if any subcommittee cannot resolve any matter due to a
deadlock or otherwise, such matter shall be referred to the JSC
first for resolution and, thereafter, shall be resolved in
accordance with Section 6. 7(b) (Voting)
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ARTICLE 7
PAYMENT TERMS AND OBLIGATIONS
7.1 Upfront Payments . In
partial consideration for the rights and licenses granted to
Hyperion in the Agreement, within **** following the
Effective Date, Hyperion shall pay to Ucyclyd a one-time,
non-refundable payment in the amount of Ten Million Dollars
($10,000,000); provided, however, the Parties acknowledge and agree
that **** Dollars ($ **** ) has been paid by Hyperion
to Ucyclyd pursuant to the Exclusivity Agreement and is credited to
this upfront payment.
7.2 Regulatory Milestone
Payments . As further consideration for the rights and licenses
granted to Hyperion under the Agreement, Hyperion shall make
one-time, non-refundable payments (each, a “ Regulatory
Milestone Payment ”) as provided in
Schedule 7 (Payment Obligations) .
7.3 Promotion Commission . In
consideration for Hyperion’s Promotion, Ucyclyd shall pay
Hyperion a commission as provided in Schedule 7 (Payment
Obligations) .
7.4 Other Ongoing Payments .
Hyperion shall make all other ongoing payments as provided in
Schedule 7 (Payment Obligations) .
7.5 Assumed Payment
Obligations . In addition to the payments otherwise payable to
Ucyclyd under the Agreement, as of the Effective Date, Hyperion
hereby assumes the payment obligations to the applicable Persons as
set forth on Schedule 7 (Payment Obligations) (“
Assumed Payments ”). Hyperion agrees to pay the
Assumed Payments as provided in Schedule 7 (Payment
Obligations) .
7.6 No Reduction for Generic
Equivalents . In the event any Person develops, markets,
promotes, manufactures, sells, offers to sell, distributes or
imports a Generic Equivalent, nothing in the Agreement shall be
construed to allow a reduction in any of Hyperion’s payment
obligations under the Agreement.
7.7 Promotional, Development,
Regulatory and Other Costs and Expenses .
(a) Hyperion shall be solely responsible for any and
all: (i) costs and expenses related to the performance by
Hyperion of the Development and Regulatory Program on and after the
Effective Date; (ii) the Promotional and other activities of
Hyperion in furtherance of the obligations of Hyperion under the
Agreement; and (iii) Hyperion Regulatory Costs. Hyperion shall
be responsible solely for any and all cost and expense overruns
arising in connection with the foregoing.
(b) Hyperion shall reimburse Ucyclyd and its
Affiliates for time spent by employees of Ucyclyd and its
Affiliates on and after the Effective Date relating to any
research, development, promotion, marketing, sale, regulatory
compliance or manufacture of, or with respect to the, Products
(“ Ucyclyd Services ”) as follows:
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(i) No reimbursement shall be required for Ucyclyd
Services provided within **** days following the Effective
Date.
(ii) Following such **** period, subject to
subsection (iii) below, Ucyclyd shall provide Ucyclyd
Services at **** to the extent such Ucyclyd Services do not
require material (when considered individually or in the aggregate
of all such requests) amounts of time by employees of Ucyclyd and
its Affiliates. To the extent that Ucyclyd determines that the
requested Ucyclyd Services require material amounts of time, prior
to Ucyclyd incurring any such costs or expenses, Ucyclyd shall
submit to Hyperion an estimate of the costs for the Ucyclyd
Services. Following Hyperion’s approval of such estimate,
Ucyclyd shall provide the proposed Ucyclyd Services in accordance
with the proposal, and Hyperion shall pay Ucyclyd for the Ucyclyd
Services in accordance with the terms of such proposal, or if none
are specified, then within **** following Hyperion’s
receipt of an invoice from Ucyclyd. The estimate shall be
considered a cap on the amount subject to reimbursement by Hyperion
unless otherwise approved in writing by Hyperion prior to
incurrence of any activity that would result in costs or expenses
above such cap.
(iii) Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent
that other provisions of the Agreement specify the allocation of
costs or expenses, such other provisions shall control.
7.8 Payment Procedure . All
payments due under the Agreement shall be paid in United States
Dollars by wire transfer, or by such other method mutually agreed
upon by the Parties, in each case at the expense of the payor, for
value no later than the due date thereof to the following bank
accounts or such other bank account or accounts as the payee shall
designate in writing within a reasonable period of time prior to
such due date:
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7.9 Currency Conversion .
Monetary conversions from the currency of a foreign country, in
which Products are sold, into U.S. currency shall be determined
using the Average Exchange Rate. The “Average Exchange
Rate” shall be the average of the official exchange rate in
force in that country for financial transactions on the first and
last business day of the calendar month for which the payments are
being paid. If there is no such official exchange rate, the
conversion shall be made at the rate for such remittances on the
date as published in the United States edition of The Wall Street
Journal.
7.10 Taxes .
(a) Each Party will be responsible for any and all
Taxes applicable to its own business.
(b) Each Party may withhold from payments due to the
other Party any withholding tax that is required by law to be paid
to any taxing authority with respect to such payments. The Party
that has withheld such tax shall provide to the other Party all
relevant documents and correspondence and written evidence of the
payment of such tax and any other cooperation or assistance as may
be reasonably necessary to enable the Party subject to the
withholding tax to claim exemption from such tax and to receive a
full refund of such tax or claim a foreign tax credit. The Parties
also agree to cooperate with each other in the event a Party seeks
deductions under any double taxation or other similar treaty or
agreement from time to time in force.
(c) The Parties will cooperate to more accurately
determine and minimize their respective tax liability. Each Party
will provide tax information or tax documents reasonably requested
by the other Party. Each Party will promptly notify the other of
any claim for Taxes asserted with respect to the Agreement by a
taxing authority with jurisdiction over either Party. With respect
to any claim arising out of a tax form or return signed by a Party
to the Agreement, the signing Party may control the response to and
settlement of the claim, but the other Party shall have the right
to participate to the extent it may be liable.
7.11 Continuing Payment
Obligations . The obligation of each Party to pay any and all
payments required under the Agreement shall remain in effect
notwithstanding any alleged infringement by any Person of any of
the Products, the Product Technology, Developed Technology,
Manufacturing Technology or the Brusilow Intellectual
Property.
7.12 Late Payments . Any
undisputed payments owed by a Party to the other Party under the
Agreement that are not paid on or before the date such payments are
due shall accrue daily interest, to the extent permitted by
applicable Legal Requirements, at the rate announced by Bank of
America (or its successor) as its prime rate in effect on the date
that such payment was first due plus **** percent (
**** %).
7.13 No Additional Payment .
Except as expressly set forth in the Agreement, the Parties shall
have no obligation under the Agreement to pay or reimburse the
other Party for any other amounts, including any other costs or
expenses incurred by the other Party in connection with the
performance of its obligations under the Agreement. This provision
shall in no way
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limit a
Party’s ability to collect damages for any material breach by
the other Party or in any way limit a Party’s indemnification
obligations under the Agreement.
7.14 Financial Audit and
Record-Keeping Requirements . The Parties shall comply with the
audit and record-keeping requirements set forth on
Schedule 5. 2(b) (Audit and Record-Keeping
Requirements) .
7.15 Set-Off Rights . Ucyclyd
shall have the right to set off any amounts due to Hyperion against
any undisputed damages, charges or other amounts due from Ucyclyd
to Hyperion. Hyperion shall not have the right to set off any
amounts due to Ucyclyd against any undisputed damages, charges or
other amounts due from Hyperion to Ucyclyd except as set forth
below. To the extent that Hyperion learns that Ucyclyd is not
paying any payments due pursuant to Section 5 of Schedule 7
(Payment Obligations) , Hyperion shall consult with Ucyclyd as
to whether such payments are undisputed and due. If Ucyclyd does
not dispute such payment and such payment is due and remains unpaid
by Ucyclyd, then Hyperion shall have the right to make such payment
to the applicable Third Party and set off any such payment against
any undisputed damages, charges or other amounts due from Hyperion
to Ucyclyd.
ARTICLE 8
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
8.1 Ownership Rights of
Intellectual Property . Subject to the terms and conditions of
this Agreement, ownership of intellectual property shall be
determined as set forth in this Section 8.1 (Ownership
Rights of Intellectual Property) .
8.1.1 Pre-Closing .
(a) Product Technology . Prior to Closing, Ucyclyd
shall remain the sole and exclusive owner of all Product
Technology.
(b) Developed Technology . Prior to Closing, Ucyclyd
shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all Developed Technology.
Hyperion hereby assigns to Ucyclyd all of its rights, title and
interests in, to and under such Developed Technology.
(c) Manufacturing Technology . Ucyclyd shall remain the
sole and exclusive owner of all Manufacturing Technology at all
times prior to, on and following Closing. Hyperion hereby assigns
to Ucyclyd all of its rights, title and interests in, to and under
such Manufacturing Technology.
(d) Brusilow Intellectual Property . The Brusilow
Licensors shall retain ownership of the Brusilow Intellectual
Property and during the Development Term, Hyperion shall have the
sublicense rights described in Section 8.2.3 (Brusilow
Intellectual Property).
(e) Copyright . Hyperion agrees that all newly created
copyrightable aspects of the Developed Technology and Manufacturing
Technology shall be considered a “work-made-for-hire”
within the meaning of the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended. To
the
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the Developed Technology, Manufacturing Technology or any part
thereof, are found by a court of competent jurisdiction not to be a
“work-made-for-hire” within the meaning of the
Copyright Act of 1976, as amended, Hyperion agrees that all
exclusive right, title and interest in and to those newly created
copyrightable aspects of the Developed Technology and the
Manufacturing Technology are hereby expressly assigned
automatically to Ucyclyd without further consideration (the “
Copyrightable Developed Technology ”).
(f) Hyperion’s Disclosure and Cooperation .
During the Term until the Closing of the Purchase Transaction,
Hyperion, on behalf of itself and all Affiliates or applicable
Third Parties, shall: (i) promptly disclose to Ucyclyd any
Developed Technology and Manufacturing Technology not previously
disclosed to Ucyclyd by Hyperion under the Agreement or in the
possession of Ucyclyd; and (ii) cooperate with Ucyclyd to
provide all reasonable assistance to and execute all documents
reasonably required by Ucyclyd to establish, assign, perfect and
affirm any and all of Ucyclyd’s rights with respect to the
Developed Technology and the Manufacturing Technology. If the Term
of this Agreement is terminated without the Closing of the
Purchased Transaction, Hyperion will cooperate with Ucyclyd with
respect to its obligations in subsections (i) above for a
period of **** after such termination and with respect to
its obligations under subsection (ii) above, any time after
such termination; provided that with respect to any such
cooperation provided after the **** period following such
termination, Ucyclyd agrees to reimburse Hyperion for the actual,
documented, out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by Hyperion
in connection with such cooperation. Ucyclyd shall use commercially
reasonable efforts to secure the signature of Hyperion, its
Affiliates or applicable Third Parties (as the case may be), to any
document required to file, prosecute, register or memorialize the
assignment of any rights as set forth in the Agreement; provided,
however, if Ucyclyd is unable to secure such signature within
**** of any request by Ucyclyd for such signature, Hyperion
hereby irrevocably designates and appoints Ucyclyd and
Ucyclyd’s duly authorized officers and agents as
Hyperion’s agents and attorneys-in-fact to act for and on
Hyperion’s behalf and instead of Hyperion to take all
lawfully permitted acts to further the filing, prosecution,
registration, memorializing of assignment, issuance and enforcement
of such rights, all with the same legal force and effect as if
executed by Hyperion. The foregoing is deemed a power coupled with
an interest and is irrevocable during the Term until the Closing of
the Purchase Transaction, and shall terminate at the Closing of the
Purchase Transaction.
(g) Hyperion’s Further Assurances . Hyperion
shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that, during the
Development Term, all of its employees acting under its authority
in the performance of Hyperion’s obligations under the
Agreement are and shall be obligated under a binding written
agreement or established corporate policy to assign to Hyperion, or
as Hyperion shall direct, all Developed Technology and
Manufacturing Technology discovered, developed, originated,
prepared, learned, obtained, made, conceived or reduced to practice
by such employee as a result of such employee’s employment.
In the case of all Persons acting on behalf of Hyperion in the
performance of Hyperion’s obligations under the Agreement,
including consultants, subcontractors, licensees, sublicensees,
outside contractors, clinical investigators, agents, or
non-employees working for non-profit academic institutions, such
Persons also shall be obligated under an agreement that meets the
criteria of the preceding sentence and Section 2.3 (Use of
Contractors) , unless with Ucyclyd’s prior written
approval.
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8.1.2 On and Following Closing.
(a) Product Technology and Developed Technology . Upon
Closing, Ucyclyd shall assign all Product Technology and Developed
Technology (including any and all Copyrightable Developed
Technology) to Hyperion under the Technology Assignment Agreement.
Thereafter, Hyperion shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all
such Product Technology and Developed Technology.
(b) Manufacturing Technology . On and following
Closing, Ucyclyd shall remain owner of all Manufacturing Technology
and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall
continue to license the Manufacturing Technology to Hyperion as set
forth in Section 8.2.2 (Manufacturing Technology; Drug
Master Files) .
(c) Brusilow Intellectual Property . Upon the Closing,
the R&D Sublicense Agreement shall terminate and Ucyclyd shall
assign its rights and obligations under the Brusilow License
Agreement to Hyperion in accordance with Section 3.3.2
(Closing) and Hyperion will be the licensee under the Brusilow
License Agreement.
(d) Ucyclyd’s Cooperation . On and following
Closing, Ucyclyd shall, on behalf of itself and all Affiliates,
cooperate with Hyperion to provide all assistance to and execute
all documents reasonably required by Hyperion to establish, assign,
perfect and affirm any and all of Hyperion’s rights in
accordance with this Section 8.1.2 (On and Following
Closing) ; provided that, following the first (1st) anniversary
of the Closing, Hyperion agrees to reimburse Ucyclyd for the
actual, documented, out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by
Ucyclyd in connection with such cooperation. Ucyclyd shall use
commercially reasonable efforts to secure the signature of Ucyclyd
or its Affiliates (as the case may be) to any document required to
file, prosecute, register or memorialize the assignment of any
rights as set forth in this subsection (d) ; provided,
however, if Ucyclyd is unable to secure such signature within
**** of any request by Ucyclyd for such signature, Ucyclyd
hereby irrevocably designates and appoints Hyperion and
Hyperion’s duly authorized officers and agents as
Ucyclyd’s agents and attorneys-in-fact to act for and on
Ucyclyd’s behalf and instead of Ucyclyd to take all lawfully
permitted acts to further the filing, prosecution, registration,
memorializing of assignment, issuance and enforcement of such
rights, all with the same legal force and effect as if executed by
Ucyclyd. The foregoing is deemed a power coupled with an interest
and is irrevocable.
(e) Manufacturing Technology Disclosure and Cooperation
. On and following Closing, on behalf of itself and all Affiliates
or applicable Third Parties, Hyperion shall: (i) promptly
disclose to Ucyclyd any Manufacturing Technology not previously
disclosed to Ucyclyd by Hyperion under the Agreement or in the
possession of Ucyclyd; and (ii) cooperate with Ucyclyd to
provide all reasonable assistance to and execute all documents
reasonably required by Ucyclyd to establish, assign, perfect and
affirm any and all of Ucyclyd’s rights with respect to the
Manufacturing Technology. Ucyclyd shall use commercially reasonable
efforts to secure the signature of Hyperion, its Affiliates or
applicable Third Parties (as the case may be) to any document
required to file, prosecute, register or memorialize the assignment
of any rights as set forth in the Agreement; provided, however, if
Ucyclyd is unable to secure for any reason within **** of
any request by Ucyclyd for such signature, Hyperion hereby
irrevocably designates and appoints Ucyclyd and Ucyclyd’s
duly authorized officers and agents as
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Hyperion’s agents and attorneys-in-fact to act for and on
Hyperion’s behalf and instead of Hyperion to take all
lawfully permitted acts to further the filing, prosecution,
registration, memorializing of assignment, issuance and enforcement
of such rights, all with the same legal force and effect as if
executed by Hyperion. The foregoing is deemed a power coupled with
an interest and is irrevocable on and following Closing, and shall
terminate at the expiration of the Term.
8.2 Licenses .
8.2.1 Product Technology and Developed Technology . Subject
to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, Ucyclyd hereby grants
to Hyperion an exclusive (except as to Ucyclyd as set forth in
Section 2.2.6(a) (Transition of Development and Regulatory
Program to Hyperion) ), non-transferable (except as permitted
by Section 16.14 (Assignment) ), non-sublicenseable
(except as necessary to conduct research and development activities
outside of the United States in accordance with in
Section 2.2.3 (R&D Rights Outside of the United
States) ), fee-earning (to the extent Hyperion is permitted to
Commercialize **** prior to Closing in accordance with
Section 2.2.9 (Approval of **** Prior to Closing) )
license under the Product Technology and the Developed Technology
to research, develop, make, have made, import and use the
Development Products to: (a) perform the activities under the
Development and Regulatory Program in the Development Field in the
Development Territory; (b) perform research and development
activities of such Development Products outside the Development
Field in the Development Territory only pursuant to
Section 2.2.2 (R&D Rights Outside of the Development
Field) ; and (c) perform research and development
activities of such Development Products outside the Development
Territory only pursuant to Section 2.2.3 (R&D Rights
Outside of the United States) , in each case for the duration
of the Development Term. For clarity, the license granted under
this Section 8.2.1 (Product Technology and Developed
Technology) does not grant Hyperion the right to Commercialize,
promote, market or sell the Development Products, and any rights to
Commercialize, promote market or sell the Development Products in
the Development Field arise only on and following Closing, or in
the case of **** only, may arise in accordance with the
terms and conditions set forth in Section 2.2.9 (Approval
of **** Prior to Closing) .
8.2.2 Manufacturing Technology; Drug Master Files .
(a) During the Development Term, subject to the terms
and conditions of the Agreement, Ucyclyd hereby grants to Hyperion
an exclusive (except as to Ucyclyd as set forth in
Section 2.2.6(a) (Transition of Development and Regulatory
Program to Hyperion) ), non-transferable (except as permitted
by Section 16.14 (Assignment) ), non-sublicenseable
(except to a contract manufacturer as permitted under the
Agreement), fee-earning (to the extent Hyperion is permitted to
Commercialize **** prior to Closing in accordance with
Section 2.2.9 (Approval of **** Prior to Closing) )
license under the Manufacturing Technology to make or have:
(i) clinical supplies for **** ; and (ii) commercial
supply of **** , provided that each such supply (clinical
and commercial) is subject to the other terms and conditions of
this Agreement regarding manufacture and supply of Products.
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(b) On and after the Closing Date, subject to the
terms and conditions of the Agreement, Ucyclyd hereby grants to
Hyperion an exclusive (even as to Ucyclyd except as set forth in
this subsection (b) ), non-transferable (except as permitted
by Section 16.14 (Assignment) ), sublicenseable,
fee-earning license under the Manufacturing Technology to make or
have made the Products; provided, however, Ucyclyd shall have the
right to use the Manufacturing Technology for purposes of the DMFs
under this Agreement and fulfilling Ucyclyd’s obligations to
Hyperion under the Agreement. Upon expiration of the Term, all
right, title, and interest in and to such Manufacturing Technology
shall be fully-paid and assigned to Hyperion.
(c) Hyperion acknowledges that a DMF exists with
respect to sodium benzoate, an active ingredient in Ammonul and
Ammonul HE. As soon as reasonably practicable after the Effective
Date, Ucyclyd shall prepare and file with the FDA DMFs for GT4P.
Upon acceptance of such DMFs by the FDA, Ucyclyd shall instruct the
FDA to supersede, and if permitted delete, the information
corresponding to such DMFs in the relevant IND or NDA with that of
the DMFs. The DMFs and such portion of the NDAs or INDs as would be
covered by such DMFs shall remain with, and as between Hyperion and
Ucyclyd shall at all times be the sole property of, Ucyclyd or its
Affiliates. Ucyclyd shall not make any material amendment to any
such DMF without Hyperion’s prior written consent which shall
not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned; provided,
however, Ucyclyd shall not be required to disclose to Hyperion the
content of the actual amendment. Hyperion acknowledges and agrees
that the licenses to Manufacturing Technology as set forth in
subsections (b) and (c) above are the subject of the
DMFs and right of references granted in subsection (d) below
and Hyperion shall not be entitled to take possession or have
access to the Manufacturing Know-How that comprises the DMF, other
than the rights granted to it under Section 8.2. 2(d)
(Manufacturing Technology; Drug Master Files) below.
(d) During the Term, Hyperion shall have a right of
reference to the NDAs, INDs and the DMFs as necessary to support
the regulatory approval, manufacture (including for
Hyperion’s back-up manufacturers) and Commercialization of
the Development Products. During the Term, Ucyclyd shall provide to
Hyperion, and subject to the licenses set forth in subsections
(a) and (b) above, Ucyclyd shall be permitted to use,
the Manufacturing Know-How other than the Manufacturing Know-How
that comprises the DMF.
(e) At all times during the Term, to the extent that
Hyperion has rights to make or have made Products, Hyperion agrees
to use the DMFs established by Ucyclyd in connection with the
Products and Hyperion further agrees to use the contract
manufacturers at which Ucyclyd has established the DMFs for such
Products. Hyperion shall have the right to qualify alternate
manufacturers reasonably acceptable to Ucyclyd and to transfer
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