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Library Supply and Sublicense Agreement

By and Between Biogen, Inc. and Trega Biosciences, Inc.

Effective as of September 30, 1998

This Library Supply and Sublicense Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into between:

Trega Biosciences, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Trega"), having a place of business at

and Biogen, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation ("Biogen"), having a place of business at

Recitals

WHEREAS, Trega has recognized expertise in small molecule subset chemistry and compound optimization;

WHEREAS, Trega has rights to certain issued patents pertaining to devices and methods for the development of chemical compounds;

WHEREAS, Biogen desires to acquire certain chemical libraries and compounds to support its expanding target and screening throughput capability;

WHEREAS, Biogen desires to obtain a non-exclusive license from Trega and a non-exclusive sublicense from Trega to certain patented technologies;

Article 1. Definitions

The following capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have the following meaning:

1.1 "Actual Combinatorial Library Information" shall mean information describing the one or more templates and building blocks used to create a combinatorial library.

1.2 "Affiliate" shall mean any company or other legal entity under common control with a Party.

1.8 "Contract Year" shall mean the successive 12-month periods under this Agreement commencing on the effective date.

1.9 "Effective Date" shall mean the date of this Agreement.

1.17 "Party" shall mean Biogen, Inc. and/or Trega Biosciences, Inc. and their respective Affiliates.

1.27 "Third Party" shall mean any person other than Trega, Biogen and their respective Affiliates.

Article 2. Compound Purchase Provisions

2.1 Supply of Subset Libraries. Commencing on the effective date and continuing for a period of two (2) Contract Years thereafter, Trega shall make available to Biogen during each of the first two Contract Years:

Based on Combinatorial Libraries per Contract Year:

Biogen shall notify Trega within: days of receipt of the Actual Combinatorial Library Information.

2.2 Subset Library Compound Purchase Obligations. Biogen shall be obligated to purchase: Subset Library Compounds during each of the first two Contract Years.

2.3 Option to Extend Term. The term of supply and purchase may be extended annually beyond the two Contract Years upon mutual written consent.

2.4 [* * *] Sets. Biogen may order from Trega [* * *] Sets based upon Lead Compounds identified by Biogen from Trega Materials.

2.5 Term for Supply of [* * *] Sets. Biogen's option to have Trega supply [* * *] Sets shall expire:

2.6 Resupply Compounds. Biogen may order from Trega Resupply Compounds based upon Lead Compounds identified by Biogen from Trega Materials.

2.7 Term for Supply of Resupply Compounds. Biogen's option to have Trega supply Resupply Compounds shall:

2.8 General Terms for Supply of Trega Materials.

2.9 Management of Interactions. Trega and Biogen each shall designate a project manager.

Article 3. Licenses

3.1 Technology Grant. Trega hereby grants to Biogen and its Affiliates a world-wide, nonsublicensable, nonexclusive sublicense under Trega Synthesis Technologies to make, have made, use, sell, offer for sale and import Products.

The foregoing rights and licenses exclude the right to: Item (i) Item (ii) Item (iii)

Article 4. Confidentiality

4.1 Confidential Information. During the term of this Agreement, and for Contract Years following expiration or termination, the Recipient Party shall maintain in confidence all Confidential Information.

4.2 Permitted Disclosures.

4.3 Announcements. Biogen hereby grants to Trega the right to publicly disclose achievement of the following milestones with respect to Products:

Commencement of pre-clinical toxicology

Filing of the first IND or foreign equivalent thereof

Initiation of the first Phase II clinical study

Initiation of the first Phase III clinical study

Submission of the first NDA or foreign equivalent thereof

Approval of the first NDA or foreign equivalent thereof

Article 5. Inventions and Patent Rights

5.1 Ownership of Inventions.

5.2 Patent Enforcement, Prosecution and Maintenance.

5.3 Infringement.

5.4 Utility.

5.5 Additional Notes:

Article 6. Payment Obligations

6.1 Sublicense Fee. Biogen shall pay to Trega a payable on the effective date.

6.2 Payments for Subset Libraries. Biogen shall pay to Trega the sum of

6.3 [* * *] Set Payments. Biogen shall pay Trega a for each [* * *] Set delivered.

6.4 Resupply Compound Payments. Biogen shall pay Trega a sample of Resupply Compounds.

6.6 Milestone Payments. Biogen shall pay to Trega the following nonrefundable amounts upon achievement of the milestones set forth below:

a) $

b) $

c) $

d) $

e) $

6.7 Change of Control Termination Fee.

6.8 Payment Method. All payments shall be made in United States dollars by bank wire transfer.

6.9 Late Payments.

6.10 Taxes and Other Charges.

6.11 Entire Consideration.

Article 7. Term and Termination

7.1 Expiration. Unless terminated earlier, the term of this Agreement shall expire on:

7.2 Termination for Cause.

7.3 Consequences of Breach.

7.4 Effect of Expiration and Termination.

7.5 Change of Control. Biogen may terminate its obligations within days of such change of control.

Article 8. Representations and Warranties

8.1 Existence and Power.

8.2 Authorization and Enforcement of Obligations.

8.3 Right to Sublicense.

8.4 Consents.

8.5 No Conflict.

8.6 Pending Actions.

8.7 Patents.

8.8 Experimental Materials. Biogen acknowledges that all Trega Materials are experimental in nature.

8.9 Disclaimer of Warranties:

Article 9. Indemnity

9.1 Direct Indemnity.

9.2 Other Indemnity.

9.3 Procedure.

9.4 Insurance.

Insurance Maintained: Self-insurance Liability coverage Product liability

Article 10. Force Majeure

Neither Party shall be held liable for failure or delay caused by events beyond reasonable control.

Article 11. Assignment

This Agreement may not be assigned or transferred without consent, except as expressly provided.

Article 12. Severability

Should one or more provisions be invalid, the Parties shall substitute valid provisions by mutual consent.

Article 13. Miscellaneous

13.1 Notices. Notices shall be sent to:

Trega contact name:

Trega notice address:

Biogen contact title:

Biogen notice address:

13.2 Applicable Law. State of California.

13.3 Compliance with Applicable Laws.

13.4 Entire Agreement.

13.5 Headings.

13.6 Independent Contractors.

13.7 Waiver.

13.8 Counterparts.

Execution

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first set forth above.

TREGA BIOSCIENCES, INC.

By:

Signature:

Title:

BIOGEN, INC.

By:

Signature:

Title:

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What this License Agreement covers and how it is used

A License Agreement by and Between The Broad Institute Inc is a legally binding contract through which The Broad Institute, as licensor, grants specified rights to a licensee to use intellectual property, research materials, software, or proprietary methods. Typical clauses define the grant scope (exclusive or nonexclusive), territory, permitted fields of use, sublicensing rights, term and termination, fees or royalties, confidentiality, representations and warranties, indemnification, and dispute resolution. The agreement often attaches technical exhibits, usage restrictions, and data‑handling requirements that reflect funding and regulatory obligations.

Why a clear license agreement matters for institutions and partners

A clear, well‑drafted license agreement allocates rights and risks, ensures compliance with funder or sponsor conditions, preserves patent and data rights, and supports commercialization or collaborative research. Properly structured terms reduce ambiguity about permitted uses, revenue sharing, and post‑termination obligations.

Why a clear license agreement matters for institutions and partners

Who typically prepares or signs this agreement

Various organizational roles encounter or complete license agreements depending on the transaction and institution.

  • Tech transfer and licensing offices handling IP commercialization and compliance for research institutions.
  • Corporate legal and business development teams negotiating commercial or co‑development licenses.
  • Principal investigators or lab managers supplying technical exhibits and compliance confirmations.

Each party should involve legal, finance, and subject‑matter experts early to confirm scope, downstream obligations, and any export or biosecurity restrictions.

Representative signatory roles

Tech Transfer Officer

Typically a university or institute employee who evaluates IP, negotiates license scope and royalties, verifies assignment chain, and signs on behalf of the institution under board authorization or delegated authority.

Licensee Executive

A corporate signatory (CEO, VP Business Development, or authorized agent) who confirms commercial intent, payment terms, and operational readiness to comply with usage restrictions and reporting obligations.

Security and compliance items to track

Encryption: AES-256 at rest
Transport: TLS 1.2/1.3
Audit Trail: Signed event logs
HIPAA: BAA available
21 CFR Part 11: Compliant options
Retention: Tamper-evident records

Step-by-step: completing the License Agreement

Follow these essential steps to prepare, review, and execute a license agreement with The Broad Institute Inc.

  • 01
    Assemble parties: Confirm legal names and authority for each party.
  • 02
    Define the grant: Specify rights, territory, field of use, and exclusivity.
  • 03
    Set commercial terms: Detail fees, royalties, milestones, and payment schedule.
  • 04
    Execute and record: Obtain signatures, notarize if required, then archive executed copy.

Typical eSignature workflow for executing this agreement

A standard electronic execution flow reduces turnaround and preserves an auditable record of consent.

  • Upload document: Prepare final PDF version for signature placement.
  • Place fields: Add signature, date, and initial fields where required.
  • Route to signers: Send in role order or via signing link.
  • Archive and export: Save signed PDF with certificate of completion.

Recommended digital workflow settings

Adjust settings to balance signer friction and authentication strength.

Field Configuration
Authentication Email link | SMS code optional
Template Save as reusable template
Bulk send Enable for mass distribution
Storage Archive as PDF/A with audit trail

Technical and integration considerations for eSubmission

Choose a platform that supports required authentication, audit trails, and your document formats.

  • Integrations: Salesforce, NetSuite, Google Workspace
  • File formats: PDF, DOCX, HTML supported
  • Authentication: Email, SMS, or advanced options

Confirm the platform can export a tamper-evident signed PDF and retain accessible logs to meet audit and compliance needs.

Comparing eSignature vendor pricing and basic capabilities

High-level vendor comparison for processing license agreements; signNow is listed first per platform preference requirements.

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HIPAA Compliant Yes (BAA available) Yes (BAA available) Yes (BAA available) No No
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Primary legal risks and common contract penalties

Breach Damages: Monetary remedies
Injunction: Court order to stop use
Termination: Loss of rights and repayment
Indemnity: Cost to defend claims
Reputational Risk: Funding and collaboration harm
Tax Exposure: Withholding or reporting issues

Common preparation mistakes to avoid

  • Using informal or multiple inconsistent versions of the agreement leads to ambiguity about the binding terms and effective date.
  • Failing to confirm the signatory's authority or corporate delegation can leave the agreement unenforceable against the intended party.
  • Overbroad grant language without defined field of use or territorial limits can unintentionally permit undesired commercial activity.
  • Neglecting to attach technical exhibits or data handling addenda causes implementation delays and compliance gaps during audits.

Real-world examples of electronic execution and integration

Institutions and companies use digital workflows to accelerate licensing and maintain auditable records.

Optica Ventures — COO

Optica streamlined external licensing processes with digital signatures.

  • Integration with common systems mattered for adoption.
  • "The interface is simple and easy-to-use for our team; more importantly, it is just as easy for our customers." — Brian Fitzgibbons, COO, Optica Ventures LLC

Xerox — NetSuite Director

Xerox integrated eSignatures into ERP workflows to automate contract routing.

  • API and NetSuite connectivity reduced manual steps.
  • "airSlate SignNow provides us with the flexibility needed to get the right signatures on the right documents, in the right formats, based on our integration with NetSuite." — Kodi‑Marie Evans, Director of NetSuite Operations, Xerox

Practical tips for accurate, efficient completion

Adopt consistent templates and review checklists to reduce negotiation cycles and signature errors.

Standardize templates
Keep a single institutionally approved template with modular exhibits; changes should be tracked and approved by counsel.
Use clear definitions
Define terms like "Net Sales," "Field of Use," and "Sublicense" to avoid future disputes and simplify financial reporting.
Record authority
Document corporate approvals and signing authority in the file to support enforceability and audit trails.
Preserve evidence
Retain executed PDFs and access logs to demonstrate intent and attribution under ESIGN (15 U.S.C. ch. 96) and applicable state law.

Frequently asked questions about execution and validity

Answers to common questions about signing, authentication, and enforceability for a license agreement with The Broad Institute Inc.


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