The original Roundup Ready soybean seeds developed by Monsanto have come off patent in recent years, marking a significant shift in the ag landscape.
While the patent has expired, specific conditions must be met for the seed to be legally resold.
Roger McEowen with the Washburn School of Law spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about “off-patent” seeds, remaining intellectual property restrictions, and big takeaways for producers.
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