ScienceArs Technicaabout 8 hours ago
Seed patents stifle competition and innovation
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The United States allows patents on plant varieties, enabling a few corporations to dominate the seed industry. Two companies control over 70% of US corn and soybean seed sales. The Department of Justice stated in a May 2026 court filing that seed patents obstruct competition and research in agriculture.
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