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Reexamination and Reissue for Plant Patents: An Underused Avenue for Patent Owner’s to Strengthen Cultivar Protection

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

Womble Bond Dickinson

Codifying the Experimental Use Exception? USPTO Seeks Public Input

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released a Notice on the Federal Register (“the Notice”) today requesting public commentary and input on the current state of the experimental use exception. The USPTO is...more

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Comment on Morphing U.S. Biotechnology Regulations

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) have recently opened requests for stakeholder engagement regarding biotechnology regulatory frameworks. These requests provide the...more

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Not All Gruyere Comes From Gruyère: A Primer in Geographic Certification Marks

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In a decision characterized by the National Milk Producers Federation as a "momentous victory for American consumers, farmers and food manufacturers" and a "huge victory for worldwide producers" of gruyere cheese, the U.S....more

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Global Patent Prosecution Newsletter - December 2018: Protecting Agricultural Advances

The Green Revolution of the 20th century increased agricultural production worldwide primarily through high-yielding plant varieties. However, in order to sustainably feed the estimated 9 billion people who will inhabit the...more

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