[Npos_2018] new backgrounder on patents on lettuce

Dear all

please see a draft for a new backgrounder on patents on lettuce.

we try to use the hearing on 7 February also to inform the Member States and the EU Parliament about the case and its legal implications.

The Parliament will have a vote on 7 February on NGT plants and patents, therefore this information may find some attention. Similarly, the EU Council is discussing NGTs and patents.

we want to release this backgrounder on 2 February, therefore I will send it to the native speaker for edits right away. Please keep your comments targeted, so we can keep the timeline.

I also will prepare shorter information in German and English for interested media.

Cheers

Christoph