February 2023 - Npos_2018 - lists.testbiotech.de

IMPORTANT Meeting of members 2023
by Johanna Eckhardt 28 Feb '23

28 Feb '23

Dear all, I just sent you the documents for our meeting of members via Proton. Looking forward to see you in Munich! Best, Johanna Email text sent via Proton: Dear all, please find attached the documents for our meeting of members. We will make participation as well available via Zoom (link in agenda). Please let me know if you will participate in person, online or if you want to be represented by another member. We have to make sure to have a quorum. And we have to plan lunch! When you have a look on the budget 2023, you will see that our financial resources are quite tight this year, especially in regards to our plans for public activities in some countries. If you see any possibility to raise your financial contribution, this would be very helpful. Martha and Ruth may be able to offer private accommodation. If interested, please get in touch with me. Best, Johanna Mag. Johanna ECKHARDT Project Coordination Tel. +43 680 21 26 343 <mailto:johanna.eckhardt@no-patents-on-seeds.org> johanna.eckhardt(a)no-patents-on-seeds.org NO PATENTS ON SEEDS! <http://www.no-patents-on-seeds.org/> www.no-patents-on-seeds.org <http://www.facebook.com/nopatentsonseeds> www.facebook.com/nopatentsonseeds <http://www.twitter.com/nopatentsonseed> www.twitter.com/nopatentsonseed

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Carlsberg's climate proof beer
by Johanna Eckhardt 27 Feb '23

27 Feb '23

Interesting article about how Carlsberg tries to adapt barley to climate change (from 26 January). https://www.straitstimes.com/world/carlsberg-s-new-lager-is-made-for-a-warmi ng-world "A warmer climate is particularly troublesome for beermakers because each of the three main ingredients - water, barley and hops - is affected. When subjected to even a few extra degrees of warmth, barley can make too much protein, too little alcohol and funky flavours." "Carlsberg, which makes about 14 billion litres of beer through its 140 brands each year, is certainly feeling the heat. Of the company's 84 majority-owned global breweries, 16 are in areas of high water stress, and several are "at high risk of barley sourcing," says Mr Simon Boas Hoffmeyer, senior director of sustainability and ESG. The company gets most of its barley from western Europe and France in particular, an area that's been hit by drought in recent years." In 2017, Carlsberg published the barley genome, which is twice the size of a human's. In August, it published a technique called Find-IT that rapidly identifies genetic traits that make a crop tolerant to high heat or drought. And Carlsberg says it will soon disclose the entire hops genome, which is five times as large as a human's. "We already know some of the most important barley mutations linked to drought tolerance," says Dr Birgitte Skadhauge, head of Carlsberg Research Laboratory, which employs about 100 scientists. "It gives us in-built insurance against climate change." Carlsberg says that of the 15,000 barley lines it produces each year, fewer than five make it to market. Most are rejected because they don't lead to robust plants or because they yield poor-tasting beers. And while the company has filed for multiple patents on its recent lab work, critics question whether the research is simply low-tech plant breeding presented as cutting-edge genetics --basically, old beer in new bottles. "It's simply not a technical innovation as we understand patent law," says Mr Christoph Then of No Patents on Seeds!, a German non-profit opposing Carlsberg's patent drive. "It's conventional breeding." Then also worries that while Carlsberg has a history of sharing its scientific research, that approach is "voluntary and can be revised by the company anytime they want." In response, Carlsberg says: "We have decided to make the technology of certain variants accessible to any breeder, seed producer, maltster and brewer under licence and have no intention to revoke any licence given." Mag. Johanna ECKHARDT Project Coordination Tel. +43 680 21 26 343 <mailto:johanna.eckhardt@no-patents-on-seeds.org> johanna.eckhardt(a)no-patents-on-seeds.org NO PATENTS ON SEEDS! <http://www.no-patents-on-seeds.org/> www.no-patents-on-seeds.org <http://www.facebook.com/nopatentsonseeds> www.facebook.com/nopatentsonseeds <http://www.twitter.com/nopatentsonseed> www.twitter.com/nopatentsonseed

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treffen mit KWS: 2.3.
by Christoph Then 24 Feb '23

24 Feb '23

teilnehmen wollen Johanna, Dagmar und Francois. Uhrzeit kommt noch.

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Funny illustration in Dutch magazine
by Johanna Eckhardt 21 Feb '23

21 Feb '23

Dear all, a Dutch magazine published an interview about patents and made a funny illustration with me - attached! 😉 The whole issue: <https://downtoearthmagazine.nl/magazines/down-to-earth-75/> https://downtoearthmagazine.nl/magazines/down-to-earth-75/ Best, Johanna Mag. Johanna ECKHARDT Project Coordination Tel. +43 680 21 26 343 <mailto:johanna.eckhardt@no-patents-on-seeds.org> johanna.eckhardt(a)no-patents-on-seeds.org NO PATENTS ON SEEDS! <http://www.no-patents-on-seeds.org/> www.no-patents-on-seeds.org <http://www.facebook.com/nopatentsonseeds> www.facebook.com/nopatentsonseeds <http://www.twitter.com/nopatentsonseed> www.twitter.com/nopatentsonseed

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looking for information on the unitary patent
by Judith Düesberg 21 Feb '23

21 Feb '23

Dear round, what a pity that the Syngentas paprika patent remains as it is! Was there at least a good discussion or minor adjustments in the patent text? Thank you very much for your valuable work! Another question: The unitary patent <https://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2023/20230217.html> is due to come into force in June 2023. I don't have enough background knowledge to be able to assess what this means for patents on seeds and genetic variations in general. Are any of you concerned with this and can help me with your assessment (gladly in a mail exchange or phone call)? I would also be happy to receive articles or scientific papers on the subject! Many thanks! All the Best, Judith -- Judith Düesberg (sie / ihr) Referentin für Landwirtschaft und Lebensmittel Tel: 030 - 685 70 73 | FAX: 030 - 684 11 83 Mail: Judith.dueesberg(a)gen-ethisches-netzwerk.de Web: www.gen-ethisches-netzwerk.de <http://www.gen-ethisches-netzwerk.de> Ort: Stephanstr. 13, 10559 Berlin <https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6483750603> Twitter: @GeNetzwerk | Instagram: <https://twitter.com/GeNetzwerk>@genetzwerk <https://www.instagram.com/genetzwerk/> Aktueller GID Nr. 263: Vom Labor in den Stall – Neue Gentechnik bei landwirtschaftlichen Nutztieren <https://www.gen-ethisches-netzwerk.de/publikationen/gid/263> Gen-ethisches Netzwerk e.V. Vereinsregister – Amtsgericht Charlottenburg – VR 8641 B Vorstände: Manuela Kohlhas, Mathias Rösch, Theresa Roy. Spendenkonto: IBAN: DE15 4306 0967 1111 9023 33, BIC: GENODEM1GLS

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direct exchange with KWS on 2 or 8 March
by Christoph Then 21 Feb '23

21 Feb '23

Dear all we asked KWS for an exchange on their patent and future policy before we file opposition. Now, surprisingly, we have the possibility to meet them online on 2 or 8 March. Is anybody interested to join? in case, please let me know till tomorrow Christoph

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Press release result pepper
by Johanna Eckhardt 17 Feb '23

17 Feb '23

Dear all, the Syngenta patent has not been revoked. Attached the final press release as I just sent it out. I posted on Facebook and Twitter - please share. Best, Johanna Mag. Johanna ECKHARDT Project Coordination Tel. +43 680 21 26 343 <mailto:johanna.eckhardt@no-patents-on-seeds.org> johanna.eckhardt(a)no-patents-on-seeds.org NO PATENTS ON SEEDS! <http://www.no-patents-on-seeds.org/> www.no-patents-on-seeds.org <http://www.facebook.com/nopatentsonseeds> www.facebook.com/nopatentsonseeds <http://www.twitter.com/nopatentsonseed> www.twitter.com/nopatentsonseed

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anfrage deutsche Organisationen wg Treffen mit BdP
by Christoph Then 16 Feb '23

16 Feb '23

Liebe Alle, der Bundesverband Pflanzenzüchter hat uns für den 7. März und 27. März ein Gespräch angeboten. Ich möchte das Treffen klein halten .. wer von den deutschen Organisationen möchte noch dabei sein? herzlichen Gruß Christoph

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EPO Consultation Observatory
by Johanna Eckhardt 16 Feb '23

16 Feb '23

Dear all, the EPO is launching it's observatory in the 2nd half of 2023. They are running another public consultation. "This consultation will run until Friday 10 March and is open to all interested stakeholders and experts of the innovation ecosystem. The EPO encourages participation from a broad community of innovation experts and not only IP specialists." They don't explicitly mention the participation of civil society organizations as they have done in the past. I guess it is not worthwhile sending a comment from our side, but maybe you think differently. https://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2023/20230210.html?mtm_campaign=Observa tory <https://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2023/20230210.html?mtm_campaign=Observ atory&mtm_keyword=epo-newsletter-03&mtm_medium=newsletter&mtm_content=genera l&mtm_group=email> &mtm_keyword=epo-newsletter-03&mtm_medium=newsletter&mtm_content=general&mtm _group=email Best, Johanna Mag. Johanna ECKHARDT Project Coordination Tel. +43 680 21 26 343 <mailto:johanna.eckhardt@no-patents-on-seeds.org> johanna.eckhardt(a)no-patents-on-seeds.org NO PATENTS ON SEEDS! <http://www.no-patents-on-seeds.org/> www.no-patents-on-seeds.org <http://www.facebook.com/nopatentsonseeds> www.facebook.com/nopatentsonseeds <http://www.twitter.com/nopatentsonseed> www.twitter.com/nopatentsonseed

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first draft opposition against KWS maize (sorry, only in German)
by Christoph Then 15 Feb '23

15 Feb '23

Dear all, please see the first draft for our opposition against the KWS maize patent. The opposition is backed by additional documents (in English) which explain the history and impact of EU Directive 98/44 (attached, I guess I will work on them again, maybe fuse them to one document). In short the opposition says: all the exemptions from the prohibitions under Art. 53 b are only relevant for genetically engineered plants. For other plants, the prohibitions of Art 53 (b) fully apply. This is a new legal approach for Art 53 (b) we developed for the Carlsberg appeal (which was also checked by patent lawyer). In preparing the opposition, my impression is that Claim 10 and 11 also comprise the plants as selected in claim 1 and 2. This would mean, this claim covers plants that were detected in nature. Therefore, I added Art 52 (EPC). happy to get your comments. we have to file mid of March Christoph PS I had some short exchange with KWS about further talks. My impression is that the company is not interested. We may consider a public activity to hand over our opposition in Einbeck. what do you think?

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