Intellectual Property Rights for Plant-Related Innovation

Over the last three decades the plant reproductive material (PRM) industry has been transformed into a powerful market where the most advanced science and technology have been applied in research and development. Such a development has pushed the boundaries of legal concepts rendering remarkable decisions changing the approach towards the patentability of plant-related innovations. Looking at this scenario this book shows the evaluation of the technological development of PRM the global demands for agricultural commodities the role of plant-related innovation as well as the interests at stake. In addressing this context it highlights the evolving jurisprudence and the international legal framework their interfaces and conflicts. These analyses provide a comprehensive overview of the international intellectual property rights for plant-related innovations its applicability trends and future patterns. This book is a very useful source of research or review for students and professionals in the field of intellectual property rights. Indeed it is also a valuable source of knowledge for plant breeders plant geneticists and farmers.