So, here is the link to the WSJ article from today http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323716304578480883218514720.html?mod=WSJ_hps_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsFifth
It may require a subscription to view. Those who can't view please email me with your address and I can send you a link via email that you should be able to access.
To summarize the article briefly (excluding errors and omissions):
Monsanto holds a patent on several varieties of seed (ie: resists this or that).
They successfully sued a farmer who knowingly used the offspring seed (collected his seeds at harvest to replant in subsequent seasons) on the basis that the seeds are Monsanto's, due to the genetic patent of the seed.
The court awarded Monsanto an $84K judgement against the farmer for using "their seed".
Are hot peppers next?
I figure this may generate quite the debate... so let er rip.
Regards, Chris
It may require a subscription to view. Those who can't view please email me with your address and I can send you a link via email that you should be able to access.
To summarize the article briefly (excluding errors and omissions):
Monsanto holds a patent on several varieties of seed (ie: resists this or that).
They successfully sued a farmer who knowingly used the offspring seed (collected his seeds at harvest to replant in subsequent seasons) on the basis that the seeds are Monsanto's, due to the genetic patent of the seed.
The court awarded Monsanto an $84K judgement against the farmer for using "their seed".
Are hot peppers next?
I figure this may generate quite the debate... so let er rip.
Regards, Chris