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PERKIN ELMER . It
Applied Biosystems Division
850 Lincoln Centre Drive
Foster Ciry, CA 94404
6 June 1995
Mike I-Iunkapiller
Vice President
Perkin-Elmer Corporation
Applied Biosystems Division
S50 Lincoln Centre Drive
Foster City, CA 94404
Dear Mike: `
I have decided to leave Perkin—Elmer to pursue other opportunities. My last day
will be July 14. Between now and then I intend to wrap-up projects that would be
difficult or ineiiicient to transfer to other people. For new matters needing immediate
attention, I assume that Joe Smith will be available to help.
I strongly urge you to take the following actions to put the Division legal
functions in order:
o Clear the decks for the replacement attorney. The current personnel problems in
the department are a constant and burdensome distraction, especially given the
workload. I think the present approach can best be characterized as "dime-wise and
dollar foolish. "
o Be ready to hire at least two senior attorneys: a senior attorney with litigation
experience to serve as Division general counsel, and a senior IP attorney, preferably
with litigation experience also. Rick and Paul are outstanding individuals, but the
timing is wrong for them to take such positions.
o Act fast. Rick and Paul are very good and very conscientious, but both will be
quickly overwhelmed without help. Rick is already at capacity. Paul is close to .
capacity. Let them know your plan for going forward, and they might hang on for
up to six months. Among other things, I continue to be appalled that it took over a
year to hire a patent administrator.
Best regards,
Steve Macevicz
cc(via fax): Bill Sawch
Te/(415) 570-6667
Fax (415) 572·2743

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