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Physical Products Cannot Form Basis of an IPR

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On May 1, 2025, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) denied institution of inter partes review (IPR) of U.S. Patent No. 11,140,841 in the case of Aardevo North America, LLC v. Agventure B.V. The patent in question, owned...more

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Council of the EU Agrees on Negotiating Mandate on Plants Obtained by New Genomic Techniques

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The Council of the European Union (EU) announced on March 14, 2025, that the Committee of the Permanent Representatives of the Governments of the Member States to the EU (Coreper) endorsed the Council’s negotiating mandate on...more

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CRISPR and Agriculture

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Modern gene-editing technology, such as CRISPR/Cas technology, represents a ground-breaking advancement that has transformed our genetic engineering capabilities and has enormous potential for revolutionising medicine, food...more

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A New International Treaty on Intellectual Property and Indigenous Knowledge and its Potential Impact on Canadian Agricultural...

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On May 24, 2024, after nearly 25 years of negotiations, the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) announced that member states, including Canada, had agreed to a new Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and...more

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Cultivating Innovation in Agribusiness: Drafting AI Patents—Part 2

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In this follow-up blog, we explore the intricacies of artificial intelligence (AI) patents in the AgTech and Agribusiness industry, highlighting significant hurdles and strategic considerations essential to keep front of mind...more

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Cultivating Innovation in Agribusiness: The Surge of AI Patents—Part 1

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This blog is part of a two-part series on patents and artificial intelligence technology in the AgTech and Agribusiness Industry. Part two, Cultivating Innovation in Agribusiness: Drafting AI Patents outlines some of the...more

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Plant Variety Protection Act Now Covers Asexually Reproduced Plants

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The 2018 Farm Bill included changes to the Plant Variety Protection Act (PVPA) that extends the availability of protection to asexually reproduced plants. Previously, asexually reproduced plants could not receive protection...more

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USMCA – New Agreement as to The Modernization of NAFTA Comes with Key Changes Regarding U.S. IP Rights

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Late on September 30, an agreement (USMCA) was reached between the United States, Mexico and Canada which modernizes the 24 year old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)....more

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Additional IP Considerations in Light of Brexit

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Pharmaceutical and agricultural companies in particular should consider the effect of Brexit on their European patent portfolios. Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) are governed by EU regulations and are thus...more

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