The purpose of the patent system is to give inventors a period of exclusivity for commercial development of products, thereby encouraging innovation. Patent rights on novel inventions are authorized by the US Constitution. What is the truth behind the story? Has the patent system truly become a vehicle for big corporates to monopolize the market? To answer these questions, it is important to understand what is legal under current patent laws. As one commenter on Amazon said, “whether or not you believe that GMOs are safe for human consumption, … you want to avoid GMOs at all cost” because of the “unbelievable greed” of biotechnology corporations. The documentary and other social media reactions have caused a backlash directed towards the GMO industry, and Monsanto has since become notorious for allegedly abusing legal rights. The Canadian Supreme Court ruled in favor of Monsanto. It tells the story of a Canadian farmer whose land was contaminated by proprietary GMO plants from Monsanto, a big biotechnology company, and was sued by Monsanto for infringement. The documentary David versus Monsanto, released in 2009, moved many people. This article provides an overview of GMO patents and related litigation to help you understand why. The court seems to be by and large standing with the companies.
There is debate as to how much patent protection, if any, should be granted to GMO companies, and whether the patent rights have been utilized rightfully against farmers. Summary: Among the many contentious issues related to genetically modified organisms (GMOs) under public discussion, legal issues are in the spotlight.
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