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If monsanto holds the patent on the pesticide, why do they need a patent on the seed as well? Isn't it in the best interest to proliferate the seed as much as p
by seanalltogether 14y ago
If monsanto holds the patent on the pesticide, why do they need a patent on the seed as well? Isn't it in the best interest to proliferate the seed as much as possible to maximize the number of farmers who need the pesticide?
- redblacktree 14y agoThey want to have their cake and eat it too.
- randomdata 14y agoPatents expire. Companies need to continue to innovate if they want to stay relevant. The last Roundup-related patent expired, according to Wikipedia, in 2000. Even the Roundup Ready 1 modified seed patent expires next year.