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EXHIBIT 10.16
January 26, 2000
Via Facsimile (978) 292-3338
And Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
Mr. Robert Kellegrew
PictureTel Corporation
100 Minuteman Road
Andover, MA 01810
Re: Product Distribution Agreement between Accord Networks, Inc. & PictureTel
Corporation, dated January 21, 2000 ("Agreement")
Dear Bob:
This letter will confirm PictureTel and Accord's agreement with regard to open
issues in the above referenced Agreement.
In the event that PictureTel and Accord are unable to resolve any one of the
open issues referenced in the Agreement within the thirty (30) days allotted to
resolve such open issues, either party may terminate the Agreement by written
notice without any liability, except for the payments of amounts then due and
owing the other party.
Should the above meet with your approval please sign and date below to indicate
your agreement, and fax back to the attention of Adam Vexler at (770) 261-3636.
Sincerely,
/s/ Adam D. Vexler
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Adam D. Vexler
Corporate Counsel
Agreed & Acknowledged By:
/s/ W. Robert Kellegrew, Jr.
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W. Robert Kellegrew, Jr. - General Counsel
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