Patient Records. Each of PBI and HWC shall provide the other with access to such research data in its possession, including, to the extent permitted by applicable law, patient records, as to which the requesting party states a reasonable use in connection with its research and development activities or its applications for licenses or permits. If applicable law requires special proceedings to authorize such disclosure, the holder of the records will use its best efforts to assist the requestor in completing the procedures (including applications) on a timely basis. The recipient party will maintain the confidentiality of all such records in accordance with applicable law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this [Section 1.7] shall be deemed to transfer any ownership rights or interests in or to the patient records to the requesting party.