definiens: means, with respect to a Party, any Person controlling, controlled by or under common controlwith such Party, for so long as such control exists . For [ * ] Certain information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and ExchangeCommission . Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to the omitted portions.the purposes of this definition, means : ( a ) to possess, directly or indirectly, the power to direct themanagement and policies of such Person, whether through ownership of voting securities or by contract relating tovoting rights or corporate governance ; or ( b ) ownership of more than fifty percent ( 50 % ) of the voting securities insuch Person ( or such lesser percent as may be the maximum that may be owned pursuant to Applicable Laws of thecountry of incorporation or domicile, as applicable ) . For clarity, for purposes of this Agreement, the JVC shall not bedeemed an Affiliate of either Party