Plant Variety Protection Act
Agricultural Law in the Spotlight: Understanding Legal Protections and Potential Liabilities Associated with Seed Use in Pennsylvania
With the calendar marking the start of spring, much of Pennsylvania’s agricultural industry has turned its attention to the upcoming planting season. As they do each year, farmers are making decisions about the varieties of seed that they will be purchasing as well as where they will be purchasing this seed. In making these important decisions, farmers should be aware that there are several laws – at both the state and federal level – addressing their purchase and use of seed.
This article will discuss the Pennsylvania Seed Act, federal patent law, and the federal Plant Variety Protection Act. These laws […]
