The Public Patent Foundation has filed an amended complaint on behalf of family farmers, seed businesses and organic agricultural organizations against Monsanto’s genetically modified seed patents. The original suit – filed in March – questions whether or not Monsanto has the right to sue for patent infringement if the company’s transgenic seed or pollen lands on a farmer’s property. The foundation is asking it be declared that organic farmers can’t be accused of infringement if their fields are contaminated by Monsanto’s GMOs. The plaintiffs in the suit feel Monsanto has not addressed their concerns in a reasonable manner and believe their lawsuit needs to move forward.
Public Patent Foundation Magnifies Suit Against Monsanto GMOs
