As plant innovation moves into a new era—driven by climate adaptation, consumer preferences, and advanced breeding techniques—most attention on plant patents focuses on securing the initial grant. Yet, in rare instances,...more
8/26/2025
/ Agricultural Sector ,
IP Portfolio ,
Licenses ,
Patent Litigation ,
Patent Ownership ,
Patent Re-Examination ,
Patent Reissue Applications ,
Patent Validity ,
Plant Patents ,
Plant Variety Protection Act ,
Post-Grant Review ,
Prior Art ,
Reissue Patents ,
Seeds ,
USPTO ,
Utility Patents
In the United States, the intellectual property rights system for plants is multifaceted, encompassing utility patents, plant patents, trademarks, and Plant Variety Protection (PVP) Certificates. These mechanisms offer...more
9/30/2024
/ Farm Bill ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Life Sciences ,
Marijuana ,
Patent Ownership ,
Patents ,
Plant Patents ,
Plant Variety Protection Act ,
Plant Variety Protection Office (PVPO) ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademarks ,
Utility Patents