[Npos_2018] how to go on with media work on lettuce

Dear all

I made some research on patent application on lettuce from last ten years (around 30) and found interesting examples, including random mutagenesis and overlap with CRISPR patents. It looks like we can exemplify the problem with current legislation. We also expect some update from Johanna on Pinto. In addition we can explain the pending case in the hearing and its climate relevance. this should be enough material for a short backgrounder.

However, I would not go for media conference. As you might know, on 6 or 7 February the EP will vote on NGTs, with patents having a high profile. I suggest to publish a short backgrounder on 2nd February, going along with some mails to MEPs.

I try to come up with draft soon.

Cheers

Christoph