Intellectual Property Protection – Investing in the Future
Clarified CSTA Policy on Plant Breeders’ Rights – the Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Intellectual Property Committee, has adopted a clarified and concise position on Plant Breeders’ Rights. Find it here.
Fact Sheet on Plant Breeders’ Rights – the newly updated fact sheet dispels the myths about Canada’s Plant Breeders’ Rights Act, and the work to bring Canada into conformity with the latest international convention. Find it here.
The Proof is in Your Field – The Future is in Your Hands – CSTA has developed a new postcard for retailers, that outlines the rules of intellectual property protection tools, and highlights the benefits of the investments in innovation generated by the protection of intellectual property. The post card is available in English and French.
If you would like to receive a supply of the cards for your retailers, contact the CSTA office.
Innovation Emerges from Intellectual Property Protection – This section will contain articles featuring plant breeders who benefit from investment in innovation funded by the protection of Intellectual Property
- Henry Olechowski – Hyland Seeds Soybean Breeder
- Francis Kirigwi – Syngenta Seeds Cereal Breeder
- Ron DePauw – AAFC Wheat Breeder
- Eric Gagnon – Semences Prograin Soybean Breeder
- Curtis Pozniak – Crop Development Centre Wheat Breeder
- Valerio Primomo – Vineland Research Station Vegetable Breeder
Intellectual Property – A Shared Responsibility
- A fact sheet and a presentation that outlines the investment in and benefits of seed driven innovation. What are the tools that the seed industry uses to fund innovation, and what are the responsibilities of those on the “front line” of the business.