Thursday, March 29, 2012

Organic group tries to revive Monsanto case



A group of organic-grower organizations has filed an appeal against a New York court decision that dismissed their challenge of Monsanto.

The organic growers are seeking immunity from Monsanto’s patent-infringement challenges.

Lawyer Dan Ravincher said when he filed the appeal Wednesday that farmers have the right to protect themselves from being falsely accused of patent infringement by Monsanto.

Percy Schmeiser of Saskatchewan is among those who have filed the appeal.  He fought, and lost, in court when Monsanto accused him of planting Roundup-Ready canola.