Executive Resolution. The parties shall initially seek amicably to settle all disputes (each, a “Dispute”) arising out of or in connection with this Agreement by negotiation, which may include discussion at the JSC, subject to the Parties’ respective final decision making authority as set forth in [Section 3.3(f)] of the Research Agreement. If, within ​ after written notice by either Party of the existence of a Dispute, the Parties do not resolve such Dispute, then the Dispute shall be referred to the Designated Executive Officers from each Party for further negotiation. If the Designated Executive Officers of each Party cannot resolve such Dispute, then subject to [Section 3.3(f)] of the Research Agreement and Section 20.7 of this Agreement, such Dispute will be referred to final binding arbitration in accordance with [Sections 20.2 through 20.6].

Executive Resolution. The parties shall initially seek amicably to settle all disputes (each, a “Dispute”) arising out of or in connection with this Agreement by negotiation, which may include discussion at the JSC, subject to the Parties’ respective final decision making authority as set forth in [Section 3.3(f)] of the Research Agreement. If, within [ * ] after written notice by either Party of the existence of a Dispute, the Parties do not resolve such Dispute, then the Dispute shall be referred to the Designated Executive Officers from each Party for further negotiation. If the Designated Executive Officers of each Party cannot resolve such Dispute, then subject to [Section 3.3(f)] of the Research Agreement and Section 20.7 of this Agreement, such Dispute will be referred to final binding arbitration in accordance with [Sections 20.2 through 20.6].

Executive Resolution. The parties shall initially seek amicably to settle all disputes (each, a “Dispute”) arising out of or in connection with this Agreement (including any Dispute relating to Development Plan and performance of activities thereunder) by negotiation, including discussion at the JSC, subject to the Parties’ respective final decision making authority as set forth in Section 3.3(f). If, within [ * ] after written notice by either Party of the existence of a dispute, the Parties do not resolve such Dispute, then the Dispute shall be referred by the JSC to the Executive Officers from each Party for further negotiation. If the Designated Executive Officers of each Party cannot resolve such Dispute, then subject to [Sections 3.3(f) and 14.7], such Dispute will be referred to final binding arbitration in accordance with [Sections 14.2 through 14.6].

Executive Resolution. The parties shall initially seek amicably to settle all disputes (each, a “Dispute”) arising out of or in connection with this Agreement (including any Dispute relating to Development Plan and performance of activities thereunder) by negotiation, including discussion at the JSC, subject to the Parties’ respective final decision making authority as set forth in Section 3.3(f). If, within ​ after written notice by either Party of the existence of a dispute, the Parties do not resolve such Dispute, then the Dispute shall be referred by the JSC to the Executive Officers from each Party for further negotiation. If the Designated Executive Officers of each Party cannot resolve such Dispute, then subject to [Sections 3.3(f) and 14.7], such Dispute will be referred to final binding arbitration in accordance with [Sections 14.2 through 14.6].

Resolution by Executive Officers. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, in the event of any Dispute, the Parties shall first attempt in good faith to resolve such Dispute by negotiation and consultation between themselves through the JSC. In the event that such Dispute is not resolved through the JSC within ​ days of its reference to the JSC, either Party may, by written notice to the other Party, refer the Dispute to the other Party for attempted resolution by good faith negotiation between the Executive Officers within ​ days after such notice is received. Except as set forth in [Sections 12.4] (Preliminary Injunctions) and 12.5 (Patent Disputes), and except with respect to the matters for which a Party has final decision- making authority or that are not subject to [Section 12.3] (Arbitration) as set forth in [Section 4.1.8] (Decision-Making; Limitations on JSC), if any Dispute is not resolved by the Executive Officers within the above ​ period, each Party may, in its sole discretion, seek resolution of such Dispute in accordance with [Section 12.3] (Arbitration), and each Party hereby expressly waives its right to seek resolution of such Dispute in a court of competent jurisdiction.

Disputes; Executive Officers. It is the objective of the Parties to establish procedures to facilitate the resolution of disputes arising under this Agreement in an expedient manner by mutual cooperation and without resort to litigation. In the event of any dispute, controversy, claim or difference which may arise between the Parties out of or in relation to or in connection with this Agreement, excluding any dispute arising out of the JSC, but including any alleged failure to perform, or breach, of this Agreement, or any issue relating to the interpretation or application of this Agreement (“Dispute”), then upon the request of either Party by written notice, the Parties agree to meet and discuss in good faith a possible resolution thereof, which good faith efforts shall include at least one in-person meeting between the Executive Officers of each Party. If the Dispute is not resolved within ​ days following the written request for discussions, either Party may then invoke the provisions of Section 15.2 or Section 15.7, as appropriate.