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Procedures. In the event that any Party intends to claim indemnification under this ARTICLE 13 with respect to a Liability, it will promptly notify the other Party in writing of any such alleged Liability. The indemnifying Party will have the right to control the defense thereof with counsel of its choice; provided, however, that the indemnified Party will have the right to retain its own counsel, with the fees and expenses to be paid by the indemnifying Party, if representation by the counsel retained by the indemnifying Party would be inappropriate due to actual or potential differing interests between the Parties in such proceeding. The affected Indemnitees will, upon request, cooperate reasonably with the indemnifying Party and its legal representatives in the investigation and defense of any action, claim or liability covered by this ARTICLE 13. Neither Party may settle any claim or action related to a Liability without the consent of the other Party, if such settlement would # impose any monetary obligation on the other Party (unless the indemnifying Party agreed to be solely responsible for such monetary obligation), # constitute an admission of guilt or wrong-doing by the other Party, or # require the other Party to submit to an injunction or otherwise limit the other Party’s rights under this Agreement. Any payment made by the indemnified Party to settle any such claim or action without the indemnifying Party’s consent will be at indemnified Party’s own cost and expense.

Procedure. If a Party (the “Indemnitee”) intends to claim indemnification under this ARTICLE 13, it shall promptly notify the other Party (the “Indemnitor”) in writing of any claim, demand, action or other proceeding for which the Indemnitee intends to claim such indemnification, and the Indemnitor shall have the right to participate in, and, to the extent the Indemnitor so desires, to assume the defense thereof with counsel mutually satisfactory to the Parties; provided, however, that an Indemnitee shall have the right to retain its own counsel, with the fees and expenses to be paid by the Indemnitor, if representation of such Indemnitee by the counsel retained by the Indemnitor would be inappropriate due to actual or potential differing interests between the Indemnitee and any other Party represented by such counsel in such proceeding. The obligations of this [Article 13] shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any claim, demand, action or other proceeding if such settlement is effected without the consent of the Indemnitor, which consent shall not be withheld or delayed unreasonably. The failure to deliver written notice to the Indemnitor within a reasonable time after the commencement of any such action, if prejudicial to its ability to defend such action, shall relieve the Indemnitor of any obligation to the Indemnitee under this [Article 13]. The Indemnitee, its employees and agents, shall reasonably cooperate with the Indemnitor and its legal representatives in the investigation of any claim, demand, action or other proceeding covered by this [Article 13].

Indemnification Procedures. The Party claiming indemnity under this ARTICLE XIII (the “Indemnified Party”) shall give written notice to the Party from whom indemnity is being sought (the “Indemnifying Party”) promptly after learning of such Claim and shall tender the defense of such Claim to the Indemnifying Party. The Indemnified Party shall provide the Indemnifying Party with reasonable assistance, at the Indemnifying Party’s expense, in connection with the defense of the Claim for which indemnity is being sought. The Indemnified Party may participate in and monitor such defense with counsel of its own choosing at its sole expense. The Indemnifying Party shall not settle any claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed, unless the settlement involves only the payment of money, and no admission of wrong-doing or fault by the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party shall not settle any such claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party.

General Indemnification Procedures. A Party seeking defense or payment hereunder shall give the other Party prompt written notice of any such Third Party Claim (including a copy thereof) served upon it and shall fully cooperate with the indemnifying Party and its legal representatives in the investigation of any matter the subject of indemnification. The indemnified Party shall have no right pursuant to this Section 13.3 to tender an appearance in the proceedings or to settle a Third Party Claim, which shall be under the control of the indemnifying Party, subject to the last sentence of this Section 13.3. The indemnifying Party shall have full control over the proceedings, including but not limited to, selection of counsel to tender appearance for the indemnifying Party and for the indemnified Party. The indemnified Party shall promptly sign any and all reasonably necessary documents for the selection of counsel, such as a joint defense agreement, and shall not unreasonably withhold its consent to conflict waivers. The indemnified Party’s attorney’s fees shall be limited to those necessary for complying with the indemnifying Party’s requests for support that necessarily call for the use of the indemnified Party’s counsel (e.g., preparing a witness for deposition). The Party seeking indemnification shall not unreasonably withhold its approval of the settlement of any claim, liability, or action (provided that it shall not be unreasonable for either Party to withhold its approval of a settlement that would require that Party to stop commercializing its respective products or would require the indemnified Party to pay money or to admit fault or culpability), will cooperate with counsel of the indemnifying or reimbursing Party, and reserves the right to engage its own counsel to assist in the defense at its own expense.

Procedures. Any indemnified party submitting an indemnity claim under this Section 13, as applicable (“Indemnified Party”), shall: # promptly notify the indemnifying Party (“Indemnifying Party”), of such claim in writing and furnish the Indemnifying Party with a copy of the applicable communication, notice or other action relating to the event for which indemnity is sought; provided that, no failure to provide such notice pursuant to this clause (a) shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations, except to the extent such failure materially prejudices the Indemnifying Party’s ability to defend or settle the claim; # give the Indemnifying Party the authority, information and assistance necessary to defend or settle such suit or proceeding in such a manner as the Indemnifying Party shall determine; and # give the Indemnifying Party sole control of the defense (including the right to select counsel, at the Indemnifying Party’s expense) and the sole right to compromise and settle such suit or proceeding; provided, however, that in the case of the [foregoing clauses (b) and (c)])], the Indemnifying Party shall not, without the written consent of the Indemnified Party, compromise or settle any suit or proceeding unless such compromise or settlement # is solely for monetary damages (for which the Indemnifying Party shall be responsible), # does not impose injunctive or other equitable relief against the Indemnified Party and # includes an unconditional release of the Indemnified Party from all liability on claims that are the subject matter of such proceeding. The Indemnified Party (in its capacity as such) may participate in the defense at its own expense.

Indemnification Procedure. If either Party is seeking indemnification under Sections 13.1 or 13.2 (the “Indemnified Party”), it shall inform the other Party (the “Indemnifying Party”) of the claim giving rise to the obligation to indemnify pursuant to such Section within ​ after receiving notice of the claim (it being understood and agreed, however, that the failure or delay by an Indemnified Party to give such notice of a claim shall not affect the indemnification provided hereunder except to the extent the Indemnifying Party shall have been prejudiced as a result of such failure or delay to give notice). The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to assume the defense of any such claim for which it is obligated to indemnify the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnifying Party’s insurer as the Indemnifying Party may reasonably request, and at the Indemnifying Party’s cost and expense. The Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate, at its own expense and with counsel of its choice, in the defense of any claim that has been assumed by the Indemnifying Party. Neither Party shall have the obligation to indemnify the other Party in connection with any settlement made without the Indemnifying Party’s written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the Parties cannot agree as to the application of Section 13.1 or 13.2 as to any claim, pending resolution of the dispute pursuant to Article 15, the Parties may conduct separate defenses of such claims, with each Party retaining the right to claim indemnification from the other Party in accordance with Section 13.1 or 13.2 upon resolution of the underlying claim.

Indemnification Procedure. If either Party is seeking indemnification under [Sections 13.1 or 13.2]2] (the “Indemnified Party”), it shall inform the other Party (the “Indemnifying Party”) of the claim giving rise to the obligation to indemnify pursuant to such Section within ​ after receiving notice of the claim (it being understood and agreed, however, that the failure or delay by an Indemnified Party to give such notice of a claim shall not affect the indemnification provided hereunder except to the extent the Indemnifying Party shall have been prejudiced as a result of such failure or delay to give notice). The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to assume the defense of any such claim for which it is obligated to indemnify the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnifying Party’s insurer as the Indemnifying Party may reasonably request, and at the Indemnifying Party’s cost and expense. The Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate, at its own expense and with counsel of its choice, in the defense of any claim that has been assumed by the Indemnifying Party. Neither Party shall have the obligation to indemnify the other Party in connection with any settlement made without the Indemnifying Party’s written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If the Parties cannot agree as to the application of [Section 13.1 or 13.2]2] as to any claim, pending resolution of the dispute pursuant to Article 15, the Parties may conduct separate defenses of such claims, with each Party retaining the right to claim indemnification from the other Party in accordance with [Section 13.1 or 13.2]2] upon resolution of the underlying claim.

Procedures. The indemnities set forth in this Agreement are conditioned on the following: # the party claiming indemnification (the “Indemnitee”) shall promptly notify the indemnifying party (the “Indemnitor”) of any matters in respect of which it seeks to be indemnified, and shall give the Indemnitor full cooperation and opportunity to control the response thereto and the defense thereof, including without limitation any settlement thereof; # the Indemnitor shall have no obligation for any claim under this Agreement if the Indemnitee makes any admission, settlement or other communication regarding such claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnitor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld; and # the Indemnitee’s failure to promptly give notice to the Indemnitor shall affect the Indemnitor’s obligation to indemnify the Indemnitee only to the extent the Indemnitor’s rights are materially prejudiced by such failure. The Indemnitee may participate, at its own expense, in such defense and in any settlement discussions directly or through counsel of its choice. Each party will take all reasonable steps to mitigate any potential damages. If both the Indemnitor and the Indemnitee are negligent or otherwise at fault, or strictly liable without fault, then the indemnification obligations under this Article 13 shall continue, but the Indemnitor shall indemnify the Indemnitee only for the percentage of responsibility for the damage or injuries attributable to the Indemnitor.

Conditions to Indemnification. A Person seeking recovery under this Article 13 (the “Indemnified Party”) in respect of a Claim shall give prompt notice of such Claim to the Party from which recovery is sought (the “Indemnifying Party”) and, provided that the Indemnifying Party is not contesting its obligation under this Article 13, shall permit the Indemnifying Party to control any litigation relating to such Claim and the disposition of such claim; provided that the Indemnifying Party shall # act reasonably and in good faith with respect to all matters relating to the settlement or disposition of such Claim as the settlement or disposition relates to Parties being indemnified under Article 13, # not settle or otherwise resolve such claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). The Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party in its defense of any such Claim in all reasonable respects and shall have the right to be present in person or through counsel at all legal proceedings with respect to such Claim.

Procedure. A Person entitled to indemnification under this ARTICLE 13 (an “Indemnified Party”) shall give prompt written notification to the Person from whom indemnification is sought (the “Indemnifying Party”) of the commencement of any Third Party Claim for which indemnification may be sought or, if earlier, upon the assertion of any such Third Party Claim (it being understood and agreed, however, that the failure by an Indemnified Party to give notice of a Third Party Claim as provided in this [Section 13.3] shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligation under this Agreement except and only to the extent that such Indemnifying Party is actually damaged as a result of such failure to give notice). Within ​ after delivery of such notification, the Indemnifying Party may, upon written notice thereof to the Indemnified Party, assume control of the defense of such Third Party Claim with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party does not assume control of such defense, the Indemnified Party shall control such defense and, without limiting the Indemnifying Party’s indemnification obligations, the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for all costs and expenses, including attorney fees, incurred by the Indemnified Party in defending itself within ​ after receipt of any invoice therefor from the Indemnified Party. The Party not controlling such defense may participate therein at its own expense; provided that, if the Indemnifying Party assumes control of such defense and the Indemnified Party in good faith concludes, based on advice from counsel, that the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party have conflicting interests with respect to such Third Party Claim, the Indemnifying Party shall be responsible for the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel to the Indemnified Party in connection therewith. The Party controlling such defense shall keep the other Party advised of the status of such Third Party Claim and the defense thereof and shall consider recommendations made by the other Party with respect thereto. The Indemnified Party shall not agree to any settlement of such Third Party Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned. The Indemnifying Party shall not, without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, agree to any settlement of such Third Party Claim or consent to any judgment in respect thereof that does not include a complete and unconditional release of the Indemnified Party from all liability with respect thereto, that imposes any liability or obligation on the Indemnified Party or that acknowledges fault by the Indemnified Party.

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