Monsanto made the roundup-ready soybeans, which took millions to develop. If the farmer doesn't want to be sued, he could use non-roundup-ready soybeans.
Or, presumably, he can wait till the original patent expires, then he can use the roundup-ready soybeans freely.
I'm all for calling out unethical companies and IP trolls, but unless companies get to protect real IP that they develop themselves, what's the point in developing anything.
Or, presumably, he can wait till the original patent expires, then he can use the roundup-ready soybeans freely.
I'm all for calling out unethical companies and IP trolls, but unless companies get to protect real IP that they develop themselves, what's the point in developing anything.