What you need to know about recent court cases affecting biotechnology patents, from the opinions issued to the resulting implications for your biotech company. What changes are likely in the future of biotech patents and when they may occur.
International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
Online - , Switzerland
The objective of the course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the UPOV system of plant variety protection under the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants. The course comprises 11 modules.
Topics to be covered during the conference include: successful independent plant breeding, selection of plants with commercial potential, horticultural biotechnologies, naming plants, plant patents, stock plant hygiene and how to market new plants.
The course focuses on the practical implementation of the legal framework for the protection of plant varieties (plant breeders’ rights) in an intellectual property rights system.
The symposium will cover key links in the production, supply and value chains including: securing access to land and water, integrated plant production and protection, post-harvest handling and processing technologies, product quality and safety, and marketing.
The workshop will be engaging seed samplers and laboratory managers who have to monitor seed sampling and want a quality assurance system and quality checks in place in their daily work.
Platform for researchers, engineers, academicians as well as industrial professionals from all over the world to present their research results and development activities in applied biotechnology.
Joaquim Chissano International Conference Centre - Maputo, Mozambique
The Conference will emphasize the role of research on providing for new and improved livelihood opportunities for farmers in Africa, which will impact on their income generation and food security.
Coastlands Hotel & Convention Center - Durban, South Africa
This Conference examines the environmental, economic and social challenges that are the roots of the Continent’s food insecurity and suggests a regional framework of action
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