Exhibit
10.1
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT
REQUESTED
Redacted portions are indicated by
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LICENSE AND SUPPLY
AGREEMENT
T HIS L ICENSE AND S UPPLY A GREEMENT is entered into as of February 15, 2005 by and
between Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc., a Delaware corporation
(“ Hi-Tech ”), and BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.,
a Delaware corporation (“ BioMarin”) ; BioMarin
and Hi-Tech are each a “ Party ” and
collectively the “ Parties ”.
WITNESSETH:
W HEREAS , BioMarin has significant, valuable, and
proprietary intellectual property related to the branded
prescription pharmaceutical product Orapred
®
(prednisolone sodium phosphate 15mg
(base)/5mL oral solution) (the “ Branded Product
”) within the United States of America; and
W HEREAS , Hi-Tech develops, manufactures, markets and
distributes generic pharmaceutical products, and now desires to
market, sell and distribute a generic version of the Branded
Product using BioMarin’s proprietary intellectual property
with Hi-Tech’s own sales force and contacts;
N OW ,
T HEREFORE
, in consideration of the mutual promises,
covenants, and agreements set forth herein, and other good and
valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged by each Party, each Party agrees as
follows:
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1.1.
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“
Affiliate ” is, with respect to a Party, any entity
during the Term that controls, is controlled by, or is under common
control with, that Party. For purposes of this definition, an
entity shall be deemed to control another entity if that entity
owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than fifty percent
(50%) of the voting control of all equity interests of the other
entity (or other comparable ownership interest for an entity other
than a corporation).
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1.2.
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“
Agreement ” is this License and Supply Agreement as
executed by both Parties, and as may be amended in accordance with
the provisions hereof.
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1.3.
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“
aNDA ” is the Abbreviated New Drug Application #75-117
and/or submissions, amendments, modifications, supplements and
updates thereto, approved by the FDA related to the marketing and
sale of the Branded Product and the Product.
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1.4.
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“ Authorized
Wholesaler ” is one or more wholesalers, distributors,
and/or customers of Hi-Tech for the Territory, including those who
have previously
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agreed to provide Hi-Tech with
monthly utilization reports at Hi-Tech’s cost, showing their
respective aggregate sales of Product in the Territory for each
calendar month during the Term. Hi-Tech shall provide BioMarin with
an accurate updated list of all Authorized Wholesalers at the start
of each Quarter.
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1.5.
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“
cGMP ” are current Good Manufacturing Practices, as
defined by the FDA pursuant to applicable statutes and the
regulations adopted from time to time under the authority of the
United States Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act.
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1.6.
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“
Competitive Product ” is any prescription drug that is
listed as pharmaceutically equivalent to the Branded Product as
listed in the FDA Orange Book, other than the Product sold pursuant
to this Agreement.
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1.7.
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“
Confidential Information ” is all information of a
Party as and to the extent described in Article 16
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1.8.
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“
Effective Date ” is the date first above
written.
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1.9.
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“
Executive Committee ” is a committee, comprised of two
(2) employees or officers from each Party, which shall meet not
less than two (2) times per year at mutually agreed upon dates,
times, and places to make decisions regarding the matters set forth
in Article 3 .
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1.10.
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“
FDA ” is the United States of America Food and Drug
Administration and any successor thereto.
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1.11.
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“
Hi-Tech Expenses ” are those costs incurred for
Hi-Tech Promotional Efforts or for advertising and marketing of
Product and/or multiple items or services.
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1.12.
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“
Hi-Tech Product Materials ” are all forms and formats
of information produced by or at the request of Hi-Tech regarding
or describing, in whole or in part, the Product.
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1.13.
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“
Hi-Tech Promotional Efforts ” are all of
Hi-Tech’s activities to promote and have the Product sold and
used in the Territory pursuant to the provisions of this
Agreement.
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1.14.
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“
Hi-Tech Representative ” is a Hi-Tech employee and
sales person who makes sales presentations for the
Product.
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1.15.
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“
Medical Affairs Liaison ” of each Party shall be an
employee appointed by that Party to facilitate the communications
described in Article 10 .
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1.16.
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“ Net
Sales ” is equal to Hi-Tech’s and its
Affiliates’ gross receipts, calculated on the accrual basis,
using generally accepted accounting principles, from all sales and
distribution of all Product in the Territory, less the following to
the extent directly related to a Product:
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(a)
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returns and
refunds allowance to be determined at the time of sale for expired
product and other product to be returned in the ordinary course of
business determined in accordance with GAAP; provided that in no
event will such allowance exceed [****];
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(b)
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returns and
refunds actually made for defective or recalled Product;
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(c)
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freight and
insurance actually incurred by Hi-Tech for the shipment and
delivery of Product to Purchasers;
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(d)
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rebates and
chargebacks including but not limited to any statutory or
contractual rebates and management fees based on Product sales
volume and statutory rebates;
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(e)
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off invoice and
other allowances and discounts paid or credited by Hi-Tech directly
related to the purchase of the Product; provided, however, any
discounts granted or earned in connection with prompt payment terms
shall not exceed [****];
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(f)
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Amounts paid by
Hi-Tech to BioMarin pursuant to Sections 7.2 and 7.3
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1.17.
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“
Product ” is a prednisolone sodium phosphate 15mg
(base)/5mL oral solution that is a generic form of the Branded
Product to be manufactured and sold pursuant to the
aNDA.
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1.18.
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“
Purchasers ” are any person or entity purchasing the
Product, including but not limited to wholesalers, distributors,
and direct purchasers.
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1.19.
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“
Quarter ” is a three (3) consecutive calendar month
period starting on January 1, April 1, July 1, or October 1 during
the Term.
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1.20.
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“
Term ” is the period on and after the Effective Date
until termination of this Agreement in accordance with Article
13 .
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1.21.
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“
Territory ” is the United States of America, and all
its territories and possessions.
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1.22.
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“
Unit ” is a single 237 mL container of
Product.
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2.1.
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BioMarin hereby
appoints Hi-Tech as the authorized and exclusive marketing entity,
distributor and seller of all Product in the Territory for the
Term.
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2.2.
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BioMarin retains the right to
develop, promote, license, sell, and otherwise commercially exploit
any and all branded pharmaceutical products (including but not
limited to the Branded Product and other strengths of the Branded
Product) and other products in the Territory during the Term;
BioMarin does not have the right to promote, license, or sell the
Product in the Territory during the Term; Hi-Tech
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hereby agrees it shall have no
interest of any kind arising out of, or as a result of, this
Agreement, in anything other than its marketing, selling and
distribution rights to the Product in the Territory.
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3.
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Executive
Committee . Within ten
(10) days after the Effective Date, Hi-Tech and BioMarin shall each
appoint two (2) of their respective employees to meet within thirty
(30) calendar days of the Effective Date and at least twice during
each calendar year thereafter, to agree upon, establish, and update
each of the following by a majority vote of all members of the
Executive Committee:
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3.1.
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Rolling,
12-month, targets and/or goals for market share for the
Product;
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3.2.
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The gross sales
price for the Product charged by Hi-Tech and the minimum Net Sales
price;
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3.3.
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All methods and
means proposed to conduct all Hi-Tech Promotional Efforts, and the
scope thereof; and
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3.4.
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Such other
matters as either Party may bring before the Executive Committee
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
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In the event the Executive Committee
is unable to agree upon any issue, such as minimum pricing or
annual goals, to the extent applicable, the metric as most recently
in effect shall continue to apply.
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Hi-Tech
Promotional Efforts .
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4.1.
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Hi-Tech shall
use commercially reasonable efforts to promote the Product for sale
in the Territory.
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4.2.
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During the
Term, Hi-Tech, by and through the Hi-Tech Representatives, shall
perform all Hi-Tech Promotional Efforts in accordance with the
terms of this Agreement. Hi-Tech shall consult with BioMarin from
time to time with respect to the manner in which Hi-Tech promotes
the Product.
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4.3.
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Hi-Tech shall
perform Hi-Tech Promotional Efforts for the Product in accordance
with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations
of the Territory including, but not limited to, all applicable FDA
regulations.
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4.4.
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As part of the
Hi-Tech Promotional Efforts, Hi-Tech Representatives shall
distribute Hi-Tech Product Materials to potential and existing
Purchasers and to others to whom the Hi-Tech Representatives make
Hi-Tech Promotional Efforts.
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4.5.
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Hi-Tech shall
use commercially reasonable efforts to timely produce and
distribute the highest quality Hi-Tech Product Materials and make
Hi-Tech Promotional Efforts during the Term.
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4.6.
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Hi-Tech will
develop and make one or more presentations to each of its customers
who may be a Purchaser.
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4.7.
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Hi-Tech agrees
that all sales, contracting, supervision, administration,
accounting, and reporting performed by Hi-Tech employees pursuant
to this Agreement shall be at Hi-Tech’s sole cost and expense
and shall in no event result in a deduction against Net Sales.
Hi-Tech shall have exclusive responsibility for training Hi-Tech
Representatives in the promotion of the Product.
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4.8.
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During the
Term, Hi-Tech shall not market or sell any Competitive
Product.
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5.
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Product
Distribution .
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5.1.
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Product
Requirements .
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(a)
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Hi-Tech agrees
to comply with all Federal, state, and local, laws and regulations
of the Territory applicable or relating to the purchase, storage,
distribution, handling, sale, or dispensing of the
Product.
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(b)
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Hi-Tech shall
instruct its Authorized Wholesalers in the proper storage of
Product, in accordance with BioMarin’s written
recommendations and the product label as approved by the
FDA.
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(c)
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Hi-Tech agrees
to immediately advise BioMarin of any change in, or revocation of,
any of Hi-Tech’s or of any Authorized Wholesaler’s
governmental, regulatory, manufacturing, professional, wholesaler,
distributor, or warehouse registrations or licenses.
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(d)
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Hi-Tech shall
accept all Product returns in the Territory during the Term and
account for, track, handle, and dispose of all Product returned by
Authorized Wholesalers and others in the Territory, in accordance
with all laws, ordinances, regulations and rules applicable for the
Territory. Other than recalls or returns of defective product,
Hi-Tech shall have sole financial responsibility for all Product
returns.
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5.2.
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Electronic
Database .
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(a)
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Hi-Tech shall
use a computerized database to accurately account for all Product
orders and to calculate Net Sales.
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(b)
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The database
shall contain and be capable of reporting to BioMarin:
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(i)
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gross receipts
and Unit sales on a monthly basis;
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(ii)
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Net Sales on a
monthly basis; and
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(iii)
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Each item
comprising the difference between gross receipts and Net
Sales.
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(c)
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Hi-Tech shall
take all necessary steps to assure appropriate back-up and
information storage for the database, including the ability to
retrieve and print a copy of any source document.
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(d)
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Hi-Tech shall
make all information described in this Section 5.2 available
to BioMarin electronically at all times during the Term, for
calculation of BioMarin’s royalty.
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5.3.
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Hi-Tech
Reports for Calculation of BioMarin Royalty .
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(a)
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Hi-Tech
Reports . Not later than
thirty (30) days after the end of each Quarter during the Term,
Hi-Tech shall supply BioMarin with a report summarizing the Hi-Tech
Promotional Efforts, Net Sales, and Hi-Tech Expenses during such
Quarter. The format, content, and detail of reports required by
this Section 5.3 shall be as reasonably requested by
BioMarin.
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Audit . If BioMarin determines in its reasonable
judgment that a review of Hi-Tech’s relevant books and
records is necessary to verify the figures reported or to be
reported, then upon reasonable prior written notice to Hi-Tech, and
not more than once in any twelve (12) month period, Hi-Tech shall
allow BioMarin and/or its auditors during normal business hours to
review and conduct an audit at BioMarin’s expense of any and
all Hi-Tech books, records, and documents regarding gross receipts
from the Product, Net Sales, Hi-Tech Expenses, and a review of any
and all of Hi-Tech’s other books and records regarding or
relating to Product sales, costs, and all activities related
thereto in the Territory, during the Term.
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Corrective
Payments . If
BioMarin’s audit reveals that Hi-Tech has under-reported
aggregate Net Sales to BioMarin, then:
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If the
inaccuracy is [****], Hi-Tech shall refund to BioMarin all
under-reported royalties upon Net Sales within [****] following
completion of the audit; and
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If the
inaccuracy is [****], then Hi-Tech shall refund to BioMarin all
under-reported royalties upon Net Sales, plus all reasonable costs
of BioMarin’s audit, all within [****] following completion
of the audit.
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Regulatory
Matters . BioMarin shall
be solely responsible for all regulatory matters in the Territory
relating to the Product, the Branded Product and the aNDA . Each
Party shall fully cooperate with the other with respect to all
regulatory matters within the Territory. Hi-Tech shall promptly
reimburse BioMarin upon request for all regulatory expenses
incurred by BioMarin, including reasonable internal costs,
associated with the Product.
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7.1.
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Exclusive Supply
. BioMarin shall arrange for all
Product to be manufactured on Hi-Tech’s behalf by Lyne
Laboratories Inc. (“ Lyne ”) under a Supply
Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “
Supply Agreement ”). Hi-Tech shall be responsible for
providing text and copy for Product labels and package inserts,
subject to BioMarin’s prior approval, not to be unreasonably
withheld or delayed.
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Within [****] after the Effective
Date, the Parties will complete a quality agreement to provide for
SOPs for the Product delivery, documentation, and complaint
reporting, investigation, coordinating and adjudicating.
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7.2.
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Purchase
Orders . Hi-Tech will
place firm purchase orders for the Product with BioMarin, at least
[****] prior to the scheduled delivery date and otherwise
consistent with the timing and limitations contained in the Supply
Agreement. To the extent that Hi-Tech requires quantities of
Product on conditions other the foregoing, Hi-Tech may place
purchase orders for such Product and BioMarin shall use
commercially reasonable efforts to accommodate such purchase
orders; provided that BioMarin shall not be in breach of this
Agreement for failing to meet such purchase orders and shall not be
required to delay any scheduled production of Branded Product to
meet such purchase orders. The invoice price for each Unit will be
[****]. Payment is due net [****].
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7.3.
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BioMarin
Distribution . At
Hi-Tech’s request, BioMarin will arrange for the storage and
shipping of the Product to Purchasers. In the event that BioMarin
is responsible for such storage and shipping, within [****] after
such request, the Parties shall establish mutually acceptable SOPs
for order receipt, shipping methods and tracking and related
matters. Within [****] after the end of each calendar month,
BioMarin shall invoice Hi-Tech for all out of pocket expenses
incurred in connection with the storage, transportation and
distribution of the Product (whether BioMarin is shipping product
to Hi-Tech or to Purchasers). Payment for such invoices shall be
due net [****].
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7.4.
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Product
Recall . If any Product
is recalled due to manufacturing defects, then BioMarin shall be
responsible for all reasonable expenses relating to such recall and
for all activities to be performed at BioMarin’s request
relating to such recall.
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Pricing
Strategies . Parties
hereto will mutually agree on Hi-Tech’s prices and pricing
strategies. In no event will Hi-Tech make any sale of Product where
the Net Sales per Unit is less than [****], without
BioMarin’s prior written consent, which may be granted or
withheld in BioMarin’s sole and absolute
discretion.
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Territory . Hi-Tech and Authorized Wholesalers shall
purchase, distribute, transfer, and sell Product only for use
within the Territory, and shall not, directly or indirectly, permit
or allow any Product to be directly or indirectly transferred
outside the Territory for any reason.
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Inspection
and Reports . BioMarin
shall advise Hi-Tech of any FDA or other governmental agency visits
any facility where Product is manufactured to perform an inspection
or requests or requires information or changes which directly
pertain to the Products. BioMarin shall furnish to Hi-Tech copies
of all FDA Forms 482 and 483 related to the Product given by the
FDA promptly upon receipt. Further, BioMarin shall advise Hi-Tech
of any inspections of Lyne performed by BioMarin and shall provide
Hi-Tech with the reports created by BioMarin related to such
inspections and will discuss with Hi-Tech any material deficiencies
identified by BioMarin.
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8.1.
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Product
Labeling . All Product
labeling decisions shall be made by Hi-Tech with BioMarin’s
approval. Product labels shall not bear BioMarin’s name,
logo, trademarks, or any other identifying material.
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8.2.
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Use of
Trademarks . All trade
names, trademarks, service marks, copyrights, patents, approvals,
licenses, and permits are and shall remain the sole and separate
property of the owner thereof and, at the end of the Term, all
licenses and rights of use in and to the other Party granted by
this Agreement shall cease.
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9.1.
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In exchange for
the rights granted to Hi-Tech, BioMarin shall be entitled to
receive [****]. Such amounts shall be payable Quarterly, within
[****] of the end of the Quarter in which accrued.
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9.2.
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Upon [****]
prior written notice provided by BioMarin to Hi-Tech with regard to
any payment due hereunder, past-due balances are subject to
interest at the rate of one and [****] per month [****], or the
highest amount allowed by law, whichever is lower, plus all
reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs incurred by
BioMarin in collecting payment.
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10.
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Medical
Inquiries; Notification Of Adverse Drug Experience
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10.1.
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Communication . Within ten (10) days after the Effective Date,
each Party shall appoint a Medical Affairs Liaison to communicate
with the other Party’s Medical Affairs Liaison regarding
information required pursuant to this Article 10 . Either
Party may change its Medical Affairs Liaison by notice to the other
Party.
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10.2.
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Notification . During the Term, Hi-Tech shall give BioMarin
notice of any adverse drug experience associated with any Product
as to which Hi-Tech obtains information, as follows:
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Any adverse
drug experience information required to be reported to the FDA by
or on behalf of Hi-Tech or in the Territory shall also be reported
to BioMarin’s Medical Affairs Liaison, by telephone or by
facsimile, within twenty-four (24) hours after Hi-Tech’s
initial receipt of any such information;
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(b)
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Hi-Tech’s
reports to BioMarin shall contain the:
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(i)
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date Hi-Tech
first received information regarding an adverse drug
experience;
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name of the
reporter and the reporter’s title;
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address and
telephone number of the reporter;
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description of
the adverse drug experience;
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indication for
treatment;
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outcome of the
event;
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dose and
duration of treatment; and
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lot number of
the Product, if available.
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such other
information as may be required to complete the MedWatch
reporting.
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(c)
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Hi-Tech shall
maintain a record of any adverse drug experience required to be
reported to the FDA, including:
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(i)
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a copy of the
drug experience report generated by Hi-Tech necessary to allow
BioMarin to make appropriate filings with the FDA;
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(ii)
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the date
Hi-Tech first received information regarding an adverse drug
experience; and
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(iii)
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the date such
report was provided to BioMarin.
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10.3.
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Investigation and Regulatory Follow
Up . Hi-Tech shall
coordinate any investigation of an adverse drug experience with
BioMarin’s Medical Affairs Liaison and shall cooperate with
any reasonable requests by such
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