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[tanis grif <tanisgrif@yahoo.com>]

Yes, correct, thanks.  The story I mention below was a Canadian case.  I 
don't know
either whether or what recourse there may be for growers in the states.


--- "bluestem_farm@juno.com" <> wrote:

> Tanis,
> It may well be the case, but if so it was a Canadian judge.  I'm pretty 
> sure the
> law's interpretation by the courts in the US gives us no such rights. 
> 
> 
> -- tanis grif wrote:
> Is that the case with this intesting statement from the judge?  
> Paraphrasing: When
> Monsanto's stray pollen goes flying, yes they can sue anyone for patent
> infringement; but also anyone can sue Monsanto for trespass.
> 
> 
> --- Hal Love <> wrote:
> 
> > These are very good questions that are still be sorted out. Ever hear of
> > Percy Schmeiser, the Canadian farmer whose canola crop was contaminated 
> > with
> > patented Roundup Ready canola, who was then sued by Monsanto? Take a look 
> > at
> > http://www.percyschmeiser.com/.
> > 
> > Hal
> > 
> 

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