The abolition of the IPAB has transferred appellate powers under the PPVFR Act to the High Courts. High Courts now adjudicate on appeals concerning plant variety protection, replacing the previous tribunal system.
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Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 7
The post provides a decade-long analysis of plant variety registrations in India under the PPVFR Act. It highlights annual trends, major legislative milestones, and the inclusion of farmers’ varieties in the registration process.
Read more about Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 7You (don’t) sow what you reap : Monsanto Corporation and Patent Enforcement
This article explores Monsanto’s enforcement of patents on genetically engineered seeds and the unintended consequences for farmers. It analyses court cases, highlights the challenges of patent infringement in agriculture, and discusses potential policy solutions to protect public interest and farmer rights.
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