Common use of Changes to Fields Clause in Contracts

Changes to Fields. The initial Fields activated in the Research Plan shall be two or more Fields designated in the Research Plan. During the Research Program Term, TDCC and Symyx may agree to conduct research in one or more additional Fields, or to amend Exhibit A to create a new Field. In the event that TDCC and Symyx agree to a new Field, this will be documented by appropriate written modifications to the Research Plan, including criteria for identifying a Lead Compound in such Field, and appropriate modifications in writing to the staffing plan of the Research Program activities in connection with such Field. TDCC and Symyx may also agree to discontinue activity in one or more Fields by written modifications to the Research Plan. Appropriate modifications or adjustments to staffing of the Research Program will be agreed to reflect any changes in activity of the Fields. The Research Committee described in Section 3.1 shall in general provide direction for any changes in Fields and make formal recommendations to the Executive Committee. Symyx shall not unreasonably refuse to agree to changes proposed by TDCC to change activity in the Fields. TDCC shall not unreasonably refuse to agree to adjustments in staffing of the Research Program proposed by Symyx as a consequence of any changes in the activity of the Fields.