What you need to know about recent court cases affecting biotechnology patents, from the opinions issued to the resulting implications for your biotech company. What changes are likely in the future of biotech patents and when they may occur.
International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
Online - , Switzerland
The objective of the course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the UPOV system of plant variety protection under the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants. The course comprises 11 modules.
In this winter school, various techniques for novel gene isolation and characterization and other recently developed methods used have been incorporated. Participants will be trained on gene isolation and characterization and their application in agriculture.
International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
ICRISAT's Center of Excellence in Genomics - Hyderabad, India
The eighth training course is open mainly to Indian scientists however, a few scientists from developing countries who have demonstrable ability to use the techniques taught can also apply.
Vietnam National Convention Center - Hanoi, Vietnam
Congress will include the 28th International Rice Research Conference, 3rd World Rice Commerce Conference, 3rd International Rice Technology and Cultural Expo
Topics to be covered during the conference include: successful independent plant breeding, selection of plants with commercial potential, horticultural biotechnologies, naming plants, plant patents, stock plant hygiene and how to market new plants.
The overall objective of the training programme is to enhance the participants\\\' capabilities to deal with contemporary issues in the management of genetic resources and seeds.
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