Exhibit 10(n)
Pharmos Corporation
00 Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxx, XX 00000
Xxxxx X. Xxxxx, Ph.D.
00 Xxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxx, XX 00000
Re: Consulting Agreement
Dear Xx. Xxxxx:
This letter confirms the agreement of Pharmos Corporation (the "Company") to
retain you as of January 21, 2000 as a non-exclusive consultant to provide
assistance and consulting services to the company on matters generally relating
to the development of Pharmos' drug candidates, and specifically to dexanabinol.
In consideration for your services, the Company will pay you on a per diem
basis, as and when needed, at the rate of $3,000 per day. In addition, we will
request the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors to agree that your
upcoming grant of Director's options be issued as of the date of this agreement.
The Company agrees to reimburse you for your out-of-pocket expenses incurred on
its behalf upon the submission of reasonably detailed statements of all fees and
expenses for which payment is requested, with explanations, within thirty (30)
days of receipt of such requests. All requests for reimbursement must be
submitted within six months after the conclusion or termination of this
Agreement.
This Agreement will terminate on January 21, 2001, subject to extension by
written agreement of the parties hereto. Notices related to this Agreement will
be deemed to be duly given when received, if delivered by hand, or when sent, if
delivered Federal Express or other recognized overnight courier or by certified
mail, return receipt requested.
You acknowledge that in the course of your engagement by the Company, you will
have access to Proprietary Information about the Company's affairs and
prospects. The treatment of Proprietary Information shall be governed by the
Confidentiality and Non-Use Agreement between Pharmos and you dated as of
November 1, 1999.
This Agreement and the Confidentiality and Non-Use Agreement represent the
entire agreement between the Company and you and supersede all prior agreements,
whether written or oral. This agreement may only be modified by a letter duly
signed by each of the parties hereto and shall be governed by the laws of the
State of New Jersey.
Very truly yours,
Pharmos Corporation
/s/ Xxx Xxxxxxxxxx
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By: Xxx Xxxxxxxxxx
President & COO
/s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxx, Ph.D.
00 Xxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxx, XX 00000
