Wilmington, Delaware, USA
October 21, 2009

DuPont and Makhteshim Agan of North America, Inc. (“MANA”) announced that they have entered into a royalty-bearing license agreement for DuPont Crop Protection patents related to a novel homogeneous blend technology that enables the efficient combination of different pesticides.

This agreement confirms the validity of certain DuPont patents granted in the United States and Canada and settles the litigation claims between MANA and DuPont regarding the U.S. patent. Additional details of the agreement were not disclosed.

MANA is a North American subsidiary of Makhteshim Agan Industries. MANA and its affiliates offer the most comprehensive and diversified portfolio in the crop protection industry, with more than 50 formulations of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, plant growth regulators and harvest aids.

DuPont is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.

Website: http://www.dupont.com

Published: October 22, 2009