Bayer settles fungicide trade secrets claims

Bayer has dropped trade secrets claims against a former employee and rival company, which it had accused of stealing confidential information related to organic fungicides.

Already registered?

For multi-user price options, or to check if your company has an existing subscription that we can add you to for FREE, please email Adrian Tapping at atapping@newtonmedia.co.uk

More on this story

Americas

Psychedelics: from fungi and plants to patents

30 September 2021 With the significant growth of cannabinoid IP in the past few years, eyes are now on the emerging psychedelics market as the next frontier for IP protection. Gretchen Temeles of Hiller and Timothy Schlidt of Palo Santo Ventures discuss the issues.

Biotechnology

Bayer CropScience accuses ex-employee of trade secret theft

8 May 2019 A former scientist at Bayer CropScience shared confidential information with his new employer, which was used to develop commercial biopesticide products, according to a claim filed by the agricultural company.

Americas

Chinese state-owned chemical firm in fungicide patent suit

14 November 2019 A Chinese state-owned chemical firm is suing US crop protection products company Atticus for patent infringement.