Amendment to Research Agreement Between Dow Corning Corporation and Genencor International, Inc.

Summary

Dow Corning Corporation and Genencor International, Inc. have agreed to extend the term of their existing research agreement, originally set to expire on October 4, 2003, by two additional months. The new expiration date is December 31, 2003. All other terms and conditions of the original agreement remain unchanged. Both parties have signed this amendment to confirm their acceptance of the extension.

EX-10.1 3 l03456aexv10w1.txt EXHIBIT 10.1 Exhibit 10.1 (DOW CORNING LOGO) Law Department Legal Fax ###-###-#### Patent Fax ###-###-#### Litigation Fax ###-###-#### February 11, 2003 DCC No. 30182 Genencor International, Inc. 925 Page Mill Road Palo Alto, CA 94304 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: Mr. Timothy J. Troy Managing IP Counsel Dow Corning Corporation Intellectual Property Dept. - CO 1232 P.O. Box 994 Midland, Michigan ###-###-#### If you have any questions regarding this information please contact Mr. Troy at ###-###-####. ACCEPTED: Very Truly Yours, GENENCOR INTERNATIONAL, INC. DOW CORNING CORPORATION By: /s/ Michael V. Arbige By: /s/ James W. White ---------------------------- ------------------------------ James W. White Executive Director, S&T Date: 03/12/03 Date: 02/19/03 -------- -------- Dow Corning Corporation Midland, Michigan ###-###-#### Phone: (989) 496-4000 www.dowcorning.com 32