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Commitments and Contingencies

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Commitments and Contingencies
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies
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Commitments and Contingencies
 
Apexian Sublicense Agreement
 
On January 21, 2020, the Company entered into a sublicense agreement with Apexian Pharmaceuticals, Inc., pursuant to which it obtained exclusive worldwide patent and other intellectual property rights. In exchange for the patent and other intellectual rights, the Company agreed to certain milestone payments and royalty payments on future sales (See Note 9 — Apexian Sublicense Agreement). As of September 30, 2021, there was sufficient uncertainty with regard to both the outcome of the relevant clinical trials and the ability of the Company to obtain sufficient funding to support any of the cash milestone payments under the sublicense agreement that no liabilities were recorded related to the sublicense agreement.

Facility Leases
 
In May 2019, the Company entered into a short-term non-cancellable facility lease (the “Lease”) for its operations and headquarters for a seven-month term beginning in June 2019. The Lease, as amended, has extended the term to December 31, 2022. Additionally, Ocuphire leased office space in Rockville, Maryland through June 30, 2021 previously occupied by Rexahn (the “Rexahn Lease”). The Lease and the Rexahn Lease qualified for the short-term lease exception under ASC 842. The monthly base rent, as amended, for the Lease is approximately $3,000.  The monthly base rent for the Rexahn Lease was $13,000. The rent expense associated with the Lease amounted to $9,000 and $12,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The rent expense associated with the Lease and Rexahn Lease amounted to $107,000 and $30,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
 
Issuance of Settlement Shares

On May 6, 2021, the Company issued 350,000 shares of common stock of the Company to three accredited investors pursuant to a settlement agreement, dated May 6, 2021, in exchange for a release of potential claims. The fair value of the share settlement of $1,614,000 was based on the closing Ocuphire stock price for that day.  The fair value of the share settlement was recorded in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.

Other

In the ordinary course of business, from time to time, the Company may be subject to a broad range of claims and legal proceedings that relate to contractual allegations, patent infringement and other claims. In addition, the Company from time to time may be potentially committed to reimburse third parties for costs incurred associated with business development related transactions upon the achievement of certain milestones. The Company establishes accruals when applicable for matters and commitments which it believes losses are probable and can be reasonably estimated. To date, no loss contingency for such matters and potential commitments have been recorded. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of these matters or potential commitments, the Company is of the opinion that the ultimate resolution of these matters and potential commitments will not have a material adverse effect on its results of operations or financial position.