Re: Breeders' Rights


Maybe so.

It seems that if a patent prohibits unauthorized propagation, that the patent
holder could authorize anyone to propagate the plant at his discretion.  But
just because it seems reasonable doesn't mean that's the way it is.

Chick

Bob wrote:

> Chick wrote:
>  I think I
> > will look into whether it is reasonable to give blanket permission for
> > anyone to propagate up to 100 plants a year, which would allow all but the
> > large commercial growers to ignore the patent.
>
> I think if you don't enforce or protect your patent you lose it.
> --
> Bye
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