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Patented Seeds

Posted by michael on from the food-riots-of-2015-closer-than-ever dept.

rhh writes: "Seeds and plants grown from seeds are now patentable. Yesterday the US Supreme Court ruled that seeds and seed grown plants can be covered by patents. This is a major victory for companies such as DuPont, Monsanto and others that develop new crop varieties. In J.E.M. AG supply, Inc., DBA Farm Advantage, Inc., et al. v. Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. farmers had sued saying that patents drove the price of seed up. A PDF of the Court's opinion can be found here."

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  1. Prior Art... by Dimwit · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I specifically refer you to Gen 1:1. Considering this happened at 0+3 days, I have a feeling it's a bit older than anything they provide. ;)

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