IPR in Agricultural Biotechnology
Patents are integral to innovation, but in agricultural
biotechnology farmers' interest can't be ignored.
Biotechnology has revolutionised agriculture by helping farmers produce a greater variety of crops in larger quantities. However, recently, three different courts adjudicated upon matters that greatly impact farmers and indigenous communities.
Delhi High Court’s Ruling
In April 2018, the High Court of Delhi, in Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd and Ors vs Monsanto Technology LLC and Ors, declared Monsanto’s patent for Bt technology as invalid because Section 3(j) of Patents Act, 1970, prohibits the grant of patents for plants, plant varieties or ....
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