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Commitments and Contingencies
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Commitment and Contingencies  
Commitments and Contingencies

11.  Commitments and Contingencies

 

a) Walloon Region Grant

 

On March 16, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement with the Walloon Region government in Belgium wherein the Walloon Region would fund up to a maximum of $1,356,369 (€1,048,020) to help fund the research endeavors of the Company.  The Walloon Region agreed to provide working capital of $542,506 (€419,280), which was received by the Company during January 2011. Additional funds have been provided for approved expenditures. The Company will be obligated to pay a minimum of $406,810 (€314,406) if the project is deemed to be a failure under the terms of the agreement.  If the project is deemed a success, the Company will pay both the minimum of $406,810 (€314,406) and a 6 percent royalty on all relevant sales. The maximum amount payable due to the Walloon Region is twice the amount of funding received.

 

b) Administrative Support Agreement

 

On August 6, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement with a related party to rent office space, contract for office support staff, and have consultancy services provided on behalf of the Company.  The agreement requires the Company to pay $5,700 per month for office space and staff services as well as approximately $17,300 per month in fees for two senior executives.  The Company is also required to pay for all reasonable expenses incurred.  The contract is in force for 12 months with automatic extensions of 12 months with a 3 month notice required for termination of the contract.

 

c) Leases

 

On January 31, 2011, the Company entered into a lease agreement to rent laboratory and office space at Namur in Belgium for a period of one year for approximately $1,007 (€778) per month. On February 1, 2012, this agreement was extended for an additional three months on the same terms. On January 26, 2012, the Company entered into a new lease agreement in respect of the foregoing laboratory space for $1,294 (€1,000) per month commencing April1, 2012, for a period of one year.  On February 29, 2012, the Company entered into a lease agreement for additional laboratory and office space at Namur for approximately $4,960 (€3,833) per month commencing April 1, 2012, for a period of two years. Under this agreement the Company is also obliged to pay $1,941 (€1,500) per month as a provisional amount against expenses.

 

d) Legal Proceedings

 

There are no legal proceedings which the Company believes will have a material adverse effect on its financial position.