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The company has about 2,065 unique trademarks for its products and services and approximately 19,395 registrations for these trademarks worldwide.
Ownership rights in trademarks do not expire if the trademarks are continued in use and properly protected. The company has many trademarks that have
significant recognition at the consumer retail level and/or business to business level.
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The company conducts research at either dedicated research facilities or manufacturing plants. There are eleven major research locations in the U.S. &
Canada, with the highest concentration of facilities being located in the Wilmington, Delaware area. Reflecting the company's global interests, five major
research locations are located in the Asia Pacific region, four major research locations are located in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region and one
major location is located in Latin America.
The objectives of the company's research and development programs are to create new technologies, processes and business opportunities in relevant fields, as
well as to improve existing products and processes. Each segment of the company funds research and development activities that support its business
mission. The company is expanding its offerings addressing safety, environment, energy and climate challenges in the global marketplace by developing and
commercializing renewable, bio-based materials; advanced biofuels; energy-efficient technologies; enhanced safety and protection products; and alternative
energy products and technologies. The goals are tied directly to business growth, including increasing food production, increasing renewable sources for
energy and raw materials, and providing greater safety and protection for people and the environment. All research and development activities are administered
by senior research and development management to ensure consistency with the business and corporate strategy. The future of the company is not dependent
upon the outcome of any single research program.
Additional information with respect to research and development, including the amount incurred during each of the last three fiscal years, is included in
Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, on page 20 of this report.
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Information related to environmental matters is included in several areas of this report: (1) Environmental Proceedings beginning on page 12, (2) Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations beginning on pages 31, 35-37 and (3) Notes 1 and 16 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements.
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The company is subject to the reporting requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Consequently, the company is required to file reports and
information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including reports on the following forms: annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on
Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934.
The public may read and copy any materials the company files with the SEC at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC
20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains an
Internet site at http://www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with
the SEC.
The company's annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports are also
accessible on the company's website at http://www.dupont.com by clicking on the section labeled "Investors", then on "Key Financials & Filings" and then on
"SEC Filings." These reports are made available, without charge, as soon as is reasonably practicable after the company files or furnishes them electronically
with the SEC.
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Information related to the company's Executive Officers is included in Item 10, Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance, beginning on page 40
of this report.
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