May 2023 - Npos_2018 - lists.testbiotech.de

final draft PR (Deutsch und Englisch) for next week
by Christoph Then 12 May '23

12 May '23

on editing, layout and contact persons are still missing. I adapted the text to the new situation: the EPO in Den Haag will not accept a hand over oft he opposition, but only of the report. thanks for your comments, I tried to integrate.

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full final draft version of the report
by Christoph Then 11 May '23

11 May '23

Dear all, thanks for your comments. Please see attached final draft version which now will be edited by Johanna. In case factual errors have to be corrected, let us know. be aware this is the preliminary version that will be updated after the workshop in Den Haag and accomplished by further data (presented on 6 of July) cheers Christoph PS soon to follow final version of the opposition and the PR

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Report with Layout
by Christoph Then 11 May '23

11 May '23

Thanks to Johanna our report now can provided with nice layout. if needed, you may use this version to inform media, stakeholders etc, but please make sure they are not distributing it - changes still might be necessary. We also will hand over this report to the EPO in Den Haag, they say, we can not file opposition by handing it over, but they agreed to a photo with the report. I hope, Oxfam will print a few versions, otherwise we will try to organise an bring it with us. The opposition now is for editing, we will file it in Munich before we leave. The media release will be finalised soon. I also will send my presentation for the workshop beforehand.

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Article in French
by Johanna Eckhardt 11 May '23

11 May '23

Dear all, Anne-Charlotte wrote an extensive article about patents on seeds for a small Swiss journal in French (attached). Thank you very much. The link to the article on our homepage (media reports): https://www.no-patents-on-seeds.org/en/background/media-reports The direct link to the pdf on our website: https://www.no-patents-on-seeds.org/sites/default/files/2023-05/L'appropriation%20du%20vivant%20par%20les%20brevets%20p.18%20-%20p.19.pdf I posted it as well on Facebook/Twitter. Feel free to share. The homepage of the journal: http://www.achetezmoins.ch/ Kind regards, 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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FW: Uitnodiging geen patenten op zaden bijeenkomst 16 mei a.s./meeting invite no patents on seeds May 16
by Nout van der Vaart 10 May '23

10 May '23

Forwarding this upated invite about the The Hague meeting next week also to the network... Best, Nout From: Nout van der Vaart <nout.vandervaart(a)oxfamnovib.nl> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 3:31 PM To: Nout van der Vaart <nout.vandervaart(a)oxfamnovib.nl> Cc: Bram de Jonge <Bram.de.Jonge(a)oxfamnovib.nl>; Catalina von Hildebrand <catalina.vonhildebrand(a)oxfamnovib.nl>; Christoph Then <info(a)no-patents-on-seeds.org>; Johanna Eckhardt <johanna.eckhardt(a)no-patents-on-seeds.org> Subject: RE: Uitnodiging geen patenten op zaden bijeenkomst 16 mei a.s./meeting invite no patents on seeds May 16 - English below - Geachte relatie, Graag informeren we u dat het tijdstip voor hieronder aangekondigde bijeenkomst is aangepast: de bijeenkomst zal nu van 12:00-14:00 uur op 16 mei plaatsvinden in Nieuwspoort. Een lichte broodjeslunch zal worden aangeboden bij binnenkomst. Bijgaand vindt u de aangepaste uitnodiging. Wij stellen het op prijs als u ons op de hoogte zou kunnen stellen van uw geplande aanwezigheid. Dit kan via deze registratielink: https://bit.ly/42bjFkd Met vriendelijke groet, Mede namens het No Patents on Seeds network, Nout van der Vaart Dear Mr/Ms., We would like to inform you that the time for the meeting announced below has been adjusted: the meeting will now take place from 12:00-14:00 in Nieuwspoort. A light sandwich lunch will be offered upon entry. Attached you will find the modified invitation. Yours sincerely, Also on behalf of the No Patents on Seeds network, Nout van der Vaart From: Nout van der Vaart <nout.vandervaart(a)oxfamnovib.nl<mailto:nout.vandervaart@oxfamnovib.nl>> Sent: Monday, May 1, 2023 4:26 PM To: Nout van der Vaart <nout.vandervaart(a)oxfamnovib.nl<mailto:nout.vandervaart@oxfamnovib.nl>> Cc: Bram de Jonge <Bram.de.Jonge(a)oxfamnovib.nl<mailto:Bram.de.Jonge@oxfamnovib.nl>>; Catalina von Hildebrand <catalina.vonhildebrand(a)oxfamnovib.nl<mailto:catalina.vonhildebrand@oxfamnovib.nl>>; Christoph Then <info(a)no-patents-on-seeds.org<mailto:info@no-patents-on-seeds.org>> Subject: Uitnodiging geen patenten op zaden bijeenkomst 16 mei a.s./meeting invite no patents on seeds May 16 - English below - Beste relatie, Graag nodigen wij u uit voor de stakeholder meeting 'Europa, stop patenten op zaden', door No Patents on Seeds! (NPOS<https://www.no-patents-on-seeds.org/>) mmv Oxfam Novib georganiseerd in centrum Nieuwspoort (Bezuidenhoutseweg 67, Den Haag), op dinsdag 16 mei van 11:00-13:00 uur. NPOS zal eerder die ochtend bij het Europese Patentenbureau (EPO) in Rijswijk een formeel bezwaarschrift indienen tegen het toekennen van een patent op een kouderesistent maisras<https://register.epo.org/application?number=EP16804741>, en zal dit tijdens de stakeholder meeting verder toelichten. Tijdens de bijeenkomst zal er door verschillende sprekers en met de aanwezigen ook een bredere discussie gevoerd worden over patenten op conventioneel veredelde gewassen en de stand van zaken in Europa en wereldwijd hieromtrent. Zie bijgaand de uitnodiging inclusief registratielink. Voor verdere vragen kunt u terecht bij ondergetekende, Met vriendelijke groet, Mede namens het No Patents on Seeds network, Nout van der Vaart Dear Mr/Ms., We would like to invite you to the stakeholder meeting 'Europe, stop patents on seeds', by No Patents on Seeds! (NPOS<https://www.no-patents-on-seeds.org/>) organized in cooperation with Oxfam Novib in press center Nieuwspoort (Bezuidenhoutseweg 67, Den Haag), on Tuesday 16 May from 11:00-13:00. Earlier that morning, NPOS will submit a formal opposition to the granting of a patent on a cold-resistant maize variety<https://register.epo.org/application?number=EP16804741> to the European Patent Office (EPO) in Rijswijk, and will further explain this during the stakeholder meeting. During the meeting, a broader discussion will be held with various speakers and those present about patents on conventionally bred plants and the situation in this regard in Europe and worldwide. See attached the invitation including registration link. For further questions, please contact the undersigned, Yours sincerely, Also on behalf of the No Patents on Seeds network, Nout van der Vaart Nout van der Vaart (he/him) Policy Lead Food and Land Climate Resilience Team | Oxfam Novib Working Days Mon-Thur | +31 6 12827351 www.oxfamnovib.nl<http://www.oxfamnovib.nl/> [cid:image001.jpg@01D98352.EF4B0B90]

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first draft of the report
by Christoph Then 08 May '23

08 May '23

Dear all please see attached a first draft of the report. still missing are summary, demands and a chapter on the impact on plant breeders by using the research from Johanna (PINTO) and other material. For the moment, I would like to leave aside further research and now first prepare a preliminary version for Den Haag and the German conference of ministers (in German) which both will take place in May. The enlarged version will then be finalized for the workshop in EU Parliament (July). so as a next step, I will try to draft a German version of this draft. I guess further changes will be made during this process, but if you have time to read an reflect on this first version in parallel, this would be very welcome. please do not circulate at this stage. Cheers Christoph

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draft opposition new version
by Christoph Then 08 May '23

08 May '23

please see attached, changes are marked, please come back with comments till end of the week. it still needs editing and also some comments from the patent attorney are pending.

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draft media release for next week (Deutsch und Englisch)
by Christoph Then 08 May '23

08 May '23

please see attached. please come back with comments til mid of the week. cheers Christoph

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draft opposition against cold resistant maize
by Christoph Then 07 May '23

07 May '23

dear all please see my first draft. Large parts were already developed for the legal analysis in the report. My further ideas on Art 52 and Art 83 seem to be relevant, but might need further consideration. I tried to also introduce inventive step (Art 56), but I guess, the development of markers will be regarded as inventive and may allow the patent holder to introduce technical arguments that are not helpful for the overall outcome. Thus, I deleted the passage, but I will think about it again. I would be happy if I could get your comments till Monday. please do not circulate at this stage. I also will send this version to Dolder (he might use parts of the arguments for the Soy-case, other patent attorneys (if they are available) and our allies in NL (Bionext and Northern Maize breeding). Next week I will try to get final edits (as well as on our draft report which already sent off for edits) Cheers Christoph PS next step will be a draft media release for Den Haag and I will work again on the program for 6 July, I will have a Zoom meeting with the office of Häusling tomorrow.

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draft summary of the report
by Christoph Then 05 May '23

05 May '23

this text will also become the starting point for the draft media release, I still have to prepare. please come back with your comments on this text till Tuesday. We expect an edited version of the report mid of next week.

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