Exhibit 10.1
(DOW CORNING LOGO)
Law Department
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February 11, 2003 DCC No. 30182
Genencor International, Inc.
000 Xxxx Xxxx Xxxx
Xxxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Attn: General Counsel
To Whom It May Concern:
There currently exists a Research Agreement between our companies dated October
4, 2001, relating to research in the areas of biosensors, bioenergy,
biomaterials, bioalkylation, biocatalysis, silicon-based materials,
bioseparations and formulations. The present agreement expires October 4, 2003.
Assuming that Genencor International, Inc. wishes to continue working with Dow
Corning, we propose to extend the term of the existing Agreement two (2)
additional months. The new expiration date will be December 31, 2003. All other
conditions of the original agreement shall remain the same.
If the above meets with your approval, please sign both originals of this letter
and return one fully executed original to:
Xx. Xxxxxxx X. Xxxx
Managing IP Counsel
Dow Corning Corporation
Intellectual Property Dept. - CO 1232
P.O. Box 994
Midland, Michigan 48686-0994
If you have any questions regarding this information please contact Xx. Xxxx at
(000) 000-0000. ACCEPTED:
Very Truly Yours,
GENENCOR INTERNATIONAL, INC. DOW CORNING CORPORATION
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxx
Executive Director, S&T
Date: 03/12/03 Date: 02/19/03
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Dow Corning Corporation
Midland, Michigan 00000-0000
Phone: (000) 000-0000
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