Stem Cell Sciences grants Lexicon Genetics exclusive license to IRES technology
As part of this expansion, SCS has granted to Lexicon an exclusive license to the IRES technology, subject to non-exclusive licenses previously granted by SCS. The term of this exclusive license extends through the life of the IRES technology patents and provides Lexicon with the right to grant sub-licenses in the United States and Europe. Lexicon obtained a non-exclusive research license to the IRES technology in 2004 and has used the IRES technology in conjunction with its patented gene targeting technology to effectively translate reporter genes in genetically altered mice and mouse embryonic stem cells.
In consideration for this exclusive license, Lexicon will provide SCS with an upfront payment and share with SCS future revenues generated by sublicenses to the IRES technology. In addition, Lexicon has granted SCS certain non-exclusive rights under patents controlled by Lexicon covering its proprietary gene targeting technology for use in stem cell and progenitor cell lines.
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