The Rights Holders have the right, but not the obligation, as shall be agreed among the Rights Holders in writing, using legal counsel of their choice and at their expense, to file, prosecute and maintain patents and patent applications and/or seek other protection for results or innovations within the Rights, provided that the Rights Holders shall always consult with [[Organization A:Organization]] and take reasonable consideration to the views of [[Organization A:Organization]] in connection with such activities, in each case prior to taking actions. The Rights Holders shall pay all licenses, recording, registration, renewal and other similar fees in connection with maintenance of patents and patent applications for results or innovations within the Rights.

If the Rights Holders in accordance with their written agreement elect not to file, prosecute, defend or maintain any patent or patent application or other potential protection for results or innovations within the Rights in any country, then the Rights Holders shall inform [[Organization A:Organization]] of such election and [[Organization A:Organization]] will have the right, but not the obligation, at its own expense and in its own name, to tils, prosecute, defend, and maintain such patent or patent application or seek other protection.