SCR 9
Urges Congress to amend the Patent Act regarding patented genetically modified seed
Sponsor:
LR Number:
0585S.01I
Committee:
Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics
Last Action:
1/20/2009 - Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee
Journal Page:
S140
Title:
Calendar Position:
Effective Date:
upon approval

Current Bill Summary

SCR 9 - This concurrent resolution urges Congress to amend the federal Patent Act so that the offspring of a patented seed are not covered under the original patent and inadvertent possession of a patented seed or its offspring is not considered patent infringement.

ERIKA JAQUES

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