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2009-10-12 | permalink
Biotech industry in a quandary over research rights
Once upon a time there was a stool supporting agriculture with three legs. [...] The research leg is becoming wobbly and the stool less stable, due in part to a little noticed clause in biotech seed purchase agreements. The clause prohibits research with commercialized seed without permission. The legal language is clear. No research is allowed.
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2009-10-12 | permalink
Biotech industry in a quandary over research rights
Once upon a time there was a stool supporting agriculture with three legs. [...] The research leg is becoming wobbly and the stool less stable, due in part to a little noticed clause in biotech seed purchase agreements. The clause prohibits research with commercialized seed without permission. The legal language is clear. No research is allowed.
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