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\n\tFor related articles and more information, please visit OCA’s Genetic Engineering page<\/a>, Millions Against Monsanto page<\/a>, and our All About Organics page<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\tThe Public Patent Foundation (PUBPAT) filed the suit on behalf of more than 50 organizations challenging the agricultural giant’s patents on its genetically modified seeds. The group is seeking a ruling that would prohibit Monsanto from suing the farmers or dealers if their organic seed becomes contaminated with Monsanto’s patented biotech seed germplasm.<\/p>\n

\tMonsanto is known for its zealous defense of its patents on a range of genetically altered crops. Its patented “Roundup Ready” soybeans, corn and cotton are favorites of U.S. farmers because of their ability to withstand herbicide treatments.<\/p>\n

\tBut Monsanto has filed scores of lawsuits and won judgments against farmers they claimed made use of their seed without paying required royalties.<\/p>\n

\tMany farmers have claimed that their fields were inadvertently contaminated without their knowledge, and the issue has been a topic of concern for not only farmers, but also companies that clean and handle seed.<\/p>\n

\t“This case asks whether Monsanto has the right to sue organic farmers for patent infringement if Monsanto’s genetically modified seed should land on their property,” said Dan Ravicher, executive director of PUBPAT, a nonprofit legal services organization, which filed the suit in federal court in the southern district of New York. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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