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Effective August 23rd, 2004
FORM 8-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON DC 20549
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
MEDISCIENCE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED ON CHARTER)
NEW JERSEY
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1235 Folkestone Way, P.O. Box 598, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003
(856) 428 7952
Registrant's telephone number. Including area code
(Former Address, if changed, since last report)
Section 1 Registrants Business and Operations
Item 1.01.Entry into a material definitive agreement
"Heads of Agreement' dated 8th September , 2004 (Exhibit A) between Mediscience
Technology Corp. through its New York subsidiary Medi-Photonics LLC and Infotonics
Technology Center a consortium of founding participants Corning, Inc., Eastman Kodak
Company, and Xerox Corporation, a not-for-profit corporation and related Press Release
dated 8th September, 2004 (Exhibit B) (Submitted in full compliance with sections 8-K
1.01 and 2.01 re: "materiality" as applicable and in fulfillment of SEC Section 6, 6.01
Regulation (FD) Full Disclosure, and Section 7 and 7.0 as well as all applicable and
presently effective Sarbanes-Oxley disclosure requirements under Regulation G.
EXHIBIT A
Heads of Agreement
This Heads of Agreement is made as of this 8th day of September, 2004
("Effective Date").The following sets forth the proposed terms (the "Terms")
of an agreement for a joint development project (the "Project") being contemplated
by Mediscience Technology Corp. ('MTC") 1235 Folkstone Way, Cherry Hill, New Jersey
08054, through its New York City subsidiary Medi-Photonics Development LLC collectively
("MDSC") and Infotonics Technology Center Inc.('ITCF'), a New York not-for-profit
corporation, located at 5450 Campus Drive, Canandaigua, New York 14424 (collectively
the "Parties") to jointly develop commercially viable miniature devices that will
make use of ultraviolet light to diagnose the health of living tissue; to remotely
monitor the health/status of various medical environments, e.g., the detection of
various types of cancer and the monitoring of body functions; the sensing of
biological and chemical species such as bacteria and pollutants among others in
the human body; and other non-medical applications.
It is, the intention of the Parties that this Heads of Agreement be non-binding
and that the Terms be incorporated in a formal and definitive agreement (the "Agreement")
which shall include such other terms as are customarily included in agreements of this
nature. Any agreement between MDSC and ITCI will become binding only to the extent that.
and when, the Agreement is fully and finally executed by the Parties, and until such
Agreement is fully and finally executed neither party shall be obligated with respect
to the subject matter of this Heads of Agreement. Nothing set forth in this Heads
of Agreement shall be binding upon either party, and neither party shall rely on this
proposal for any purpose other than as an outline of discussions of a potential joint
development project between the parties.
1. Objectives
MDSC and ITCI would jointly undertake the continuation of the development of the
Compact Photonic Explorer, ("CPE"), a "photonic sensor" that will use Ultraviolet
light to remotely monitor the health of human tissue in various environments. The
application field of use would be the health of human tissue including the detection
of cancer types as well as the monitoring of various physiological body functions.
The objective of the joint development project would be to produce a commercially
viable device in accordance with a mutually agreed upon Work Plan and then to
exploit the invention in the initial application field of use. A further objective
would be to commercialize the CPE technology in other applications across multiple
fields of use.
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2. Investment
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a) ITCI would count the approved funding for the CPE project at CUNY,
which totals $1,993,019 |
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b) In the event CUNY transitions to ITCI/MDSC Technology for commercial product development of medical and/or non-medical applications, ITCI/MDSC through grant sources and other sources (financial and non-financial) would provide funding and/or support (e.g., personnel, facilities, equipment and the like) for the "Project", as they are available and agreed to by the Parties.
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b) ITCI and MDSC would jointly control the allocation/disbursement rights to joint funds as part of any contracts with or independent of CUNY. Funds would be allocated to the Project based on requirements specified in a mutually agreed upon Work Plan,
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c) MDSC would contribute the use of those of its applicable patents necessary to achieve the objectives of the Parties, including but not limited to the completion of the Compact Photonic Explorer and all its potential applications. The value of such patent rights would be determined by mutual agreement. The protection of MTC Intellectual Property assets/prototypes it critical and understood,
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d) ITCI would contribute the use of those of its present applicable patent rights (CUNY CPE Project) necessary to achieve the objectives of the Parties, including but not limited to the completion of the Compact Photonic Explorer and all its potential applications. The value of such patent rights would be determined by mutual agreement.
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3. Governance
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a) MDSC and ITCI would each designate an individual(s) with decision-making authority who would act on behalf of his respective organization. In the event of a deadlock, the Parties would resolve matters through a dispute resolution procedure to be agreed upon and incorporated in the Agreement
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b) The Parties would jointly;
Develop a detailed Work Plan for the Project as described in Attachment A (to be completed), with specific time lines, milestones and dates for completion;
Undertake the Project;
Designate management and reporting procedures;
Make decisions on utilization of outside R&D, contractors, consultants and suppliers;
Make decisions on hiring, utilizing and firing any new personnel that would be paid using joint MDSC/ITCI funds; and
Monitor and manage all CUNY activity m connection with the Project, including creating budgets and financial models, and providing reporting responsibilities on a "to be determined" basis.
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4. Intellectual Property Ownership, Use and Compensation
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a) Inventor-ship of inventions conceived during the
course of performing research under the Project would be determined in accordance
with U.S. Patent laws and ownership would follow inventor-ship.
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b) The Parties would agree on a case-by-case basis
regarding the content and cost-sharing of any patent, know-how, copyright or
trademark registration activities regarding "joint property" ownership and any
such filing must reference both Parties as legally designated and identified
co-owners and/or co-assignees, co-licensees.
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b) MDSC and ITCI would provide appropriate use of any
patent rights and know-how related to the "Project" and deemed applicable to
all present and. future joint projects utilizing Ultraviolet light to monitor
the health of medical environments: e.g. detection of cancer and the monitoring
of body functions and other non-medical applications.
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c) The Parties would split income based on mutually
agreed to terms (to be defined as worldwide), and any other business development
activity that creates economic value (including but not limited to out-licensing,
revenue, royalties, acquisition, asset sale, merger among others) based on the total
economic investment contributed by each of the Parties. Economic investment shall mean
dollar funding, personnel, and facilities, reasonable accounting, auditing and legal
fees directly related to protecting or exploiting the CPE, technology, to be
negotiated in good faith by the Parties.
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d) MDSC would retain exclusivity to all commercialization,
manufacturing, marketing, distribution and pricing of the CPE within MDSC field of
use. As joint owners of inventions developed during the Project, the Parties would
have non-exclusive commercialization, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and
pricing rights in all other fields of use, subject to Joint Property terms below,
1TCI would negotiate in good faith should MDSC make a request to extend its
exclusive rights to additional fields of use.
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5. Joint Property
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a) Either Party may incorporate "joint property" into
licensed products.
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b) Any use of "joint property" resulting in sales,
licenses or other conveyances of "joint property" or products incorporating "joint
property" must be on commercially reasonable terms and one-half, (50%) or such
other share agreed upon of the income (to be defined) must be paid to the other
Party.
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6. Responsibilities of the Parties
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1) Would make available and provide to MDSC; Device
design and simulation, fabrication packaging, testing prototype and pilot
production lots, support with government proposals
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2) Would provide MDSC a milestone document with respect to
its funding of CUNY CAT to insure accurate and timely performance,
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a) MDSC would provide project management including strategic plan; FDA regulatory
process and address reimbursement issues; Sales/marketing, distribution, pricing
Expertise; Medical device product management
b) The Parties agree that together that they will collaborate to resolve the following in the
best interest of the initial and all future Projects.
- Define the applicable project technology of both Parties
- Establish a Governing mechanism for the Project
- Produce goals and technical feasibility study including cost allocations (re Work Plan)
- Define the commercial product (s) i.e., (CPE) photonic pill
- Define term, "exclusivity", e.g., ownership of finished product/drawings etc.
- Set up budget development responsibility, payments/re-imbursement of costs (Re Work Plan)
- Financial projections royalties
- Research and development plan (re Work Plan)
- Personnel, responsibilities, accountability (re Work Plan)
- Production plan
- Regulatory process/approval process
- Facility location
- Due diligence, confidentiality Agreements
- Insurance-liability, indemnification/other
- Publication rights
- Reconcile jointly on a monthly and quarterly basis;
- Project status
- Costs to date
- Results to date
- Milestone status and accomplishment
- Review next upcoming milestones
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7. Duration
This Head of agreement shall remain in full force and effect for the period
of 3 months from the Effective Date unless terminated earlier in accordance
with the provisions of Section 8.
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8. Termination
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a) In the event that a party commits any breach of or
default in any terms or conditions of this Heads of Agreement, the other Party
may serve written notice of such breach or default on the defaulting Party and
in the event that such Party fails to remedy such default or breach within thirty
(30) days alter receipt of such written notice the non- defaulting Party may, at
its option and in addition to any other remedies which it may have at law or equity*
terminate this Heads of Agreement by sending notice of
termination in writing to the defaulting Party to such effect.
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b) If any Party (a) materially breaches any provisions
of this "Heads of Agreement"; or b) passes a resolution for its winding-up; or
if a court of competent jurisdiction c) makes an order for that Party's winding-up
or dissolution; or d) makes an administration order in relation to that Party; or
if any Party (e) appoints a receiver over, or a receiver takes possession of or
sells an asset of, that Party; or (f) makes an arrangement with its creditors
generally; or (g) makes an application to a court of competent jurisdiction for
protection from its creditors generally; the other Party may terminate this Heads
of Agreement by providing written notice, Termination shall be effective as of the
date of the receipt of such notice.
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e) This Heads of Agreement may be terminated for
convenience by either Party on thirty (30) days prior written notice.
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9. Miscellaneous
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a) Nothing in this Heads of Agreement shall create or
be deemed to create a partnership or to have created the relationship of principal
and agent, a membership or any other legal entity between the Parties, Neither Party
shall make any warranties or representations, or assume or create any obligations,
on the other Party's behalf except as may be expressly permitted in writing. Each
party shall be solely responsible for the actions of all their respective
employees, agents and representatives.
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b) This heads of Agreement or any of the rights or
obligations hereunder may not be assigned or otherwise transferred or
sub-contracted by any Party other than to their respective Affiliates, in whole
or in part, without the express prior written consent of the other Party.
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c) This Heads of Agreement shall be deemed to have
been entered into and shall be construed, governed and interpreted in.
accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to
principles of conflict of law. If a dispute arises out of or relates relates
to this contract, or the breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled
through negotiation, the parties agree to submit such dispute for full, binding
and final resolution in accordance with the Commercial Rules of the American
Arbitration Association, with the venue of the arbitration to be located in the
proximity of the principal place of business of the Respondent,
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d) Neither Party may publicize any part of this Agreement
or any matter in connection with the subject matter of this Agreement without the
express written consent of the other Party.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective
Date. September 8, 2004.
Mediscience/Medi-Photonics Dev LLC
Signed By: Peter Katevatis
Chairman / CSO
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Infotonics Technology Center Inc.
Signed By: David R. Smith
CSO
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Section 8 Other Events:
Item 8.01 Press Release EXHIBIT "B"
CHERRY HILL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2004--
Infotonics Technology Center
and Medi-photonics Development Company LLC, a
subsidiary of Cherry Hill New Jersey-based Mediscience Technology
Corp. (MTC), (OTCBB:MDSC), a developer of proprietary non-invasive
imaging technology for molecular detection of cancer and physiological
change, announced their intent to agree to jointly develop the
"Compact Photonic Explorer" (CPE), or "pill camera," for medical and
non-medical applications. The parties initial focus of the project is
developing a (CPE) that would detect cancer and monitor body
functions.
The proof-of-concept research for the (CPE), led by Dr. Robert
Alfano and his team at City University of New York (CUNY), has been
successful based upon an on-going four-year
multidisciplinary/multi-institutional effort to develop miniature
devices that use light to remotely monitor the health of various
environments in collaboration with researchers at Cornell, SUNY
Albany, SUNY Binghamton, RPI, Rochester Institute of Technology, the
University of Rochester, and Boston University.
Infotonics Technology Center Inc. (Infotonics) is a consortium
whose founding participants include Corning, Inc., Eastman Kodak
Company, and Xerox Corporation, a not-for-profit corporation that
operates New York State's Center of Excellence in Photonics and
Microsystems.
Mediscience President Michael Engelhart stated, "the first goal of
a joint development initiative would be to create an ingestible
photonic pill that would enable physicians to detect early stage
cancer of the complete auto-digestive tract. Such a non-invasive
device would lead to reduced mortality and health care costs, and
would significantly increase the number of people who could be
screened for this type of cancer; further an agreement between
Medi-photonics and Infotonics would be a synergistic and strategic fit
leveraging the Center's unique nanotechnology capabilities and
resources to provide our customers and partners with an exceptional
state of the art competitive advantage."
Mediscience Chairman Peter Katevatis Esq. stated, "This project
has and will continue to enhance Mediscience proprietary non-invasive
imaging technology for molecular detection of cancer and physiological
change and the Company's desire to move forward to commercialize its
patented Optical Biopsy technology as it also prepares and initiates
clinical trials for cervical cancer applications."
Les Fritzemeier, Infotonics' Director of Business Development and
Government Programs, said such an agreement will be "a milestone" for
the Center, since the (CPE) stems from collaborative,
Infotonics-funded research at eight universities over the past two
years. "This is a prime example of the role the Infotonics Center can
play in moving innovations into the marketplace to drive economic
growth."
Engelhart and Fritzemeier noted that medical applications for a
photonic pill device would be just a starting point. Non-medical
applications could involve sensing biological and chemical species,
such as bacteria and pollutants, or for surveillance to determine the
safety of compact structures and devices.
About the Infotonics Center
The Infotonics Technology Center Inc. (Infotonics) is a
not-for-profit corporation that operates New York State's Center of
Excellence in Photonics and Microsystems. Infotonics is structured as
a consortium whose founding participants include Corning, Inc.,
Eastman Kodak Company, and Xerox Corporation. The Rochester Regional
Photonics Cluster is an industrial partner, and academic participants
include some 20 New York State colleges and universities. Infotonics'
goal is to establish a unique, world-class research and development
facility to enable rapid commercialization of new products. This
initiative will provide major benefits to the region, including
creation of jobs and attraction of new companies and investment
revenue.
About Mediscience Technology
Mediscience Technology Corporation and its New York subsidiary,
Medi-photonics Development Company LLC, is engaged in the design,
development and commercialization of medical devices that detect
cancer and physiological change using frequencies of light that are
emitted, scattered and absorbed to distinguish malignant,
precancerous, or benign tissues from normal tissues. Mediscience's
exclusive protected noninvasive technology combines the advantages of
real-time results with enhanced diagnostic sensitivity and specificity
compared with other methods of cancer detection.
See Web sites:
www.infotonics.org/ResearchProjects/CompactPhotonicExplorers.asp
www.cunyphotonics.com
www.MEDISCIENCETECH.com
See Mediscience 8-K filing dated September 8 , 2004
See New England Journal of Medicine 7-29-04 (general results of
developing capsule endoscopic technology)
INVESTOR NOTICE:
Certain of the matters discussed in this announcement contain
forward-looking statements that involve material risks to and
uncertainties in the parties/company's business that may cause actual
results to differ materially from those anticipated by the statements
made herein. Such risks and uncertainties include among other things,
the availability of financing, the parties/ company's ability to
implement its long-range business plan for various applications of its
technology; the company's ability to enter into agreements with any
necessary marketing and/or distribution partners; the impact of
competition, the obtaining and maintenance of any necessary US
regulatory clearances applicable to applications of the company's
technology; and management of growth and other risked and
uncertainties that may be detailed from time to time in the
parties/company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. This disclosure is intended to satisfy: SEC Section 6,
6.01 Regulation FD, disclosure and Section 7 and 7.0 as well as all
applicable and presently effective Sarbanes-Oxley disclosure
requirements under Regulation G.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized
MEDICSCIENCE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
| /s/ Peter Katevatis, Chairman |
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| Peter Katevatis, Chairman |
Dated: September 8, 2004
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