REUTER ARTICLE

Seed companies nearing deal on off-patent GMO technology

Wed Oct 31, 2012 6:26pm EDT
* Accord first step, more work needed, parties say

* GEMAA will be a contractually binding agreement

By Carey Gillam

Oct 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. seed industry said Wednesday it was a step closer to establishing a broad framework for the handling of genetically modified seed technology as product patents expire.

The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) said they have completed the first phase of an industry accord that addresses post-patent, single-trait seed biotechnology.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/31/usa-seeds-biotech-idUSL1E8LVC5W2012...


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