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United States Patent and Trademark Office Plant Variety Protection Act Utility Patents

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is an agency of the United States Department of Commerce that serves a fundamental role in the U.S. intellectual property system by issuing patents and registering trademarks.... more +
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is an agency of the United States Department of Commerce that serves a fundamental role in the U.S. intellectual property system by issuing patents and registering trademarks.    less -
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

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

Wiley Rein LLP

Intellectual Property Portfolio Development for BioTech Startups in the Plant Space [Webinar]

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Mary Sylvia has nearly 30 years experience in microbiology and patent law. Trained initially as a molecular virologist, she focuses primarily on biotech plant and pharmaceutical patent law and the development of intellectual...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Growth Through Intellectual Property – Plant Protection Through Utility Patents, Certificates, And Plant Patents

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An important aspect of developing any intellectual property strategy and portfolio is deciding which method of intellectual property protection to pursue based on the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Plants may be...more

Knobbe Martens

IP 101 – 10 Things You Should Know About Patents to Protect Your Business

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1. What is a patent? A patent is a right granted to inventors by the government to exclude others from making, selling, offering for sale, using, or importing an invention. The U.S. Government has issued over eight...more

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