ISBN: 9781330757635 - Plant Variety Protection Act Amendments of 1993 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the 1993 Amendments to the Plant Variety Protection Act, exploring their implications for the protection of new plant varieties. The author examines the balance between safeguarding breeders' rights and ensuring farmers' ability to save and sell seeds. The book traces the history of plant variety protection, analyzing the evolution of intellectual property rights in agriculture. It discusses the international context of the 1991 UPOV Convention and its influence on domestic legislation. Thematic depth is added by exploring the tensions between commercial interests, farmers' practices, and the preservation of genetic diversity. The author concludes that the 1993 amendments represent a significant step towards protecting plant breeders' innovation while acknowledging the crucial role of farmers in maintaining agricultural sustainability. This book provides valuable insights for policymakers, legal professionals, agricultural scientists, and anyone interested in the complex interplay between intellectual property rights, food security, and the future of agriculture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…