The PepsiCo Potato Problem-Plant Patenting In India

Name: The PepsiCo Potato Problem-Plant Patenting In India
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Learn Everything About Plant Varieties Patenting in India with a case study on PepsiCo India vs. Gujarat Potato Farmers

Created byMuralidharan R

Last updated 2/2025

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What you'll learn

Global Plant Patenting Perspectives
Indian Agricultural Patent Laws
PPVFRP Act Essentials
Procedure for Variety Protection

Course content

4 sections • 16 lectures • 4h 21m total length

Introduction to plant patents: USA's position16:22
Explore the US plant patent framework for asexually reproduced, new and distinct varieties, including sports, mutants, hybrids, and transformed plants, with India’s Farmers Rights Protection Act context.
Plant & Animal Patents: European position (Red Dove Case)14:35
Examine how US and Europe differ on plant and animal patents, from discovery-based patentability to strict novelty and Article 53 B, with Oncomouse and Red Dove cases.
Indian position on patenting agro inventions17:15
Explain India's stance on plant variety protection, including sections 3B, 3H, and 3J, and the lays potato variety case, with implications for farmers and innovation.
Indian IPR Laws After WTO16:57
This lecture traces India's move to WTO TRIPS by 2005 via the Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Protection Act 2001, and outlines researchers' and farmers' rights and breeders' rights.

Changes by the TRIPS Agreement17:20
Explore how the 1995 TRIPS agreement transformed India's plant variety protection, detailing novelty, distinctiveness, stability, and uniformity under the act.
Salient features of The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act15:37
Explain section 29 exclusions under Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act, clarify varieties not protected, discuss balancing breeders' rights with farmers' food security against Terminator technology and GURT.
Rights under The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights (PPV&FR) Act13:51
Explore rights under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act 2001, including researchers', farmers', and breeders' rights, and registrable varieties such as new, farmer's, essentially derived, and extant.
Basmati Rice vs Other Rice Varieties19:06
Examine why basmati rice commands higher prices due to long growth, tall stems, milling sensitivity, and photosensitivity, and how Ricetec's patent and GI protections affect plant variety rights.
Practice test for Module 1&2

BT Cotton Case Study15:21
Explore the Bt cotton case study, linking plant variety protection and biopiracy debates in India, as transgenic Bt cotton integrates Bacillus thuringiensis genes to combat bollworm.
Incidental issues on BT Tech14:40
Explore Bt cotton, plant varieties protection in India, and IP challenges, including biopiracy, intercropping as an agricultural method, and global labeling practices.
Case Study: Speaking Roses INC14:33
Examine the Speaking Roses case: the Bombay High Court grants patent protection for a physical image-application method on organic products, clarifying plant patentability under section 3.
Procedure for Plant Variety Protection15:54
Explore India's plant variety protection process: submit Form 1 or Form 2 with novelty and DUS data, deposit a biological sample, undergo publication and possible opposition before grant.

PepsiCo India Holdings Case Study14:52
Explore the plant varieties protection act, novelty and essentially derived variety criteria, germplasm access, and breeder and farmer rights through the PepsiCo India holdings case study.
PepsiCo India Holdings Case Study19:55
Investigate how the protection of plant varieties and farmers rights act, 2001 governs PepsiCo's apple potato case in India, covering plant variety patents, contract farming, and farmers' rights.
Modern Farming: Pitfalls14:14
Delve into plant patent registrations, biodiversity, and monoculture in modern farming, illustrated by the Frito Lay potato case in India.
PepsiCo India Holdings Case Study: Final Thoughts21:11
Explore how PepsiCo's potato variety enters the plant varieties protection regime, examining essentially derived varieties, farmer's varieties, registration, infringement, and the National Biodiversity Authority's ruling and court appeals.
Practice test for Module 3& 4

Requirements

Basic IP Knowledge
Agricultural Background Beneficial
Legal Understanding Helpful
Open Mind for Discussion

Description

Welcome to "The PepsiCo Potato Problem-Plant Patenting In India," a comprehensive course designed to unravel the intricate landscape of intellectual property within the realm of agriculture. Throughout this enlightening journey, participants will delve into the global perspectives on plant patents, exploring the foundations and evolutions in the United States, Europe (with a focus on the Red Dove Case), and India. From dissecting India's stance on patenting agro inventions to understanding the impact of international agreements like the TRIPS Agreement, participants will gain a thorough understanding of the legal complexities.

This course places a spotlight on the Indian Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) framework post-WTO and delves into the specifics of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act of 2000. Participants will explore critical topics, such as the rights conferred by the PPVFRP Act, legal intricacies surrounding Basmati Rice, and case studies involving BT Cotton and Speaking Roses Incorporated. The curriculum further investigates incidental issues related to BT technology and provides a step-by-step guide on the procedure for obtaining plant variety protection.

Taught by an industry expert, the course offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application through real-world case studies such as the Case of PepsiCo's Frito Lay Potato case. Tailored for agricultural researchers, patent attorneys, agribusiness professionals, and policymakers in agriculture, this course aims to empower individuals with the knowledge needed to navigate the dynamic landscape of plant variety patenting. Secure your spot now and position yourself at the forefront of intellectual property in agriculture! Enrol today to cultivate a deep understanding of plant variety protection and contribute to the future of agricultural innovation.

Who this course is for:

Agricultural Researchers
Patent Attorneys
Agribusiness Professionals
Policy Makers in Agriculture

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Module 24 lectures • 1hr 6min

Bio Piracy4 lectures • 1hr

Case Study4 lectures • 1hr 10min

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