Canada’s patent dispute over cherry tree plant moves to trial
The Canadian government will be able to pursue its allegations of plant patent infringement against two US fruit companies at trial, a federal court in Washington has determined.
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15 February 2023 Move is aimed at protecting sensitive innovation areas | Focus is on researchers with ties to foreign governments that threaten national interests.