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PubPat Kills Four Key Monsanto Patents

Posted by kdawson on from the going-to-seed dept.

IP Ergo Sum writes "PubPat's request for reexamination resulted in the rejection of four key Monsanto patents. According to PubPat, those particular patents were being used to 'harass, intimidate, sue — and in many cases bankrupt — American farmers.'"

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  1. Re:A great step, but only a small battle won.... by arth1 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I wouldn't call them traditional farmers if they grow GM crops.
    The traditional farmers are in my opinion those who grow traditional crops, not frankenfood.

  2. Re:A great step, but only a small battle won.... by DrSkwid · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    It's not supposed to be reproductive, it's supposed to be barren so they can sell you more seeds, but it turns out they aren't as good at genetics as they try and make us believe.

    "Allowing" credits them with Godness.

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  3. Re:A great step, but only a small battle won.... by killjoe · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    >Genetic engineering isn't "natural", but then again agriculture itself isn't "natural".

    Really? Can you make a tomato that contains fish genes by traditional agriculture?

    >If you want natural; starve, along with the billions of others that this planet couldn't naturally support.

    GM is not about feeding people. It's about starving people who can't afford to pay for your seeds.

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