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Bowman v. Monsanto Followup

2013-02-22 21:59:00| Corn & Soybean Digest

As a follow-up to my recent column, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments from attorneys for farmer Vernon Bowman, Monsanto and the Department of Justice on Feb. 19. Read the transcript (pdf). read more

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If you had a vote, how would you rule on the patented seed use in Bowman v. Monsanto? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

2013-02-22 21:58:48| Corn & Soybean Digest

After the recent hearing in the Bowman v. Monsanto case, we've seen many opinions and thoughts from farmers around the globe. We'd like to know how you'd rule in the case if you were a Supreme Court Justice. Would you side with Monsanto and uphold their patent? Would you side with the farmer Bowman? What are your thoughts regarding honoring seed trait technology and company patents? Read more about Bowman v. Monsanto. Uphold a company's right to protect its patented seed. Uphold a company's right until its 20-year patent expires. Allow farmers use bulk grain sold by elevators as seed. Go to result page on submit: 0

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Monsanto gets support from high court justices on seed patents

2013-02-21 18:37:44| Chemicals - Topix.net

Monsanto Co. got support from U.S. Supreme Court justices in its clash with a farmer who used harvested soybeans for a new planting of the crop, in a case that may aid makers of vaccines, software and genetically modified products.

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Patent dispute pits farmer against corporate giant Monsanto

2013-02-20 08:39:37| Biotech - Topix.net

Hugh Bowman's unusual planting methods for his Indiana farm landed him in trouble with the world's largest seed producer, and it appears the Supreme Court may not see things his way either.

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