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8 January 2019Asia

Indian Supreme Court reinstates Monsanto GM cotton seed patent

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that biotechnology company Monsanto’s patent for genetically modified cotton seeds is valid and enforceable in the country.

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8 May 2018   India’s Supreme Court has refused to stay an order which held that agricultural company Monsanto’s patent on genetically modified cotton seeds is invalid.
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