Common use of Research and Development Services Clause in Contracts

Research and Development Services. During the term of this R&D Agreement, OpNext may request Hitachi to provide R&D Support for an R&D Project. To the extent such R&D Project is directly related to the Business, Hitachi will provide R&D Support, as requested, to OpNext and the parties will execute an applicable Statement of Work for such R&D Project. If OpNext requests R&D Support for an R&D Project that is not directly related to the Business, Hitachi agrees to negotiate with OpNext in good faith regarding such request; provided, however, if the parties cannot agree as to such R&D Project or an applicable Statement of Work, Hitachi shall have no further obligation with respect to such specific request. Each Statement of Work shall be separately executed by the parties, and shall be attached to this R&D Agreement as a Schedule to Exhibit E. Hitachi will provide R&D Support for each R&D Project set forth in a Statement of Work in accordance with the R&D Procedures and the other terms and conditions set forth herein. Hitachi will provide such R&D Support consistent with the following: