Navigating legal challenges in the agrochemical industry

Scientific and legal perspectives Engaging in agrochemical research and agribusiness is important and rewarding work, with solutions needed for the global challenges of decreasing agricultural land and increasing demands on the food supplies. Agriculture as we know it is rapidly changing, but the law and regulatory framework have been slow to adapt. New biotechnological advances are constantly emerging, and the resulting agro-products must overcome legal hurdles on their path to the marketplace. This book includes perspectives on intellectual property and the challenges that new agrochemical products face from the marketplace and regulators. Readers will gain an understanding of common challenges, review specific examples, and learn techniques to improve their patents.

Preface Chapter 1: Introduction to Legal Challenges in Agriculture, Agrochemicals, and Agribusiness, Jeanette M. Van Emon Chapter 2: An Historical View from Ten Thousand Feet: The Complex Interconnectivity that Exists Between Agriculture and Regulation, Rodney Morris Bennett Chapter 3: How the US Constitution Impacts Agriculture, Andrew Coates Chapter 4: Continuing Evolution of the Coordinated Framework: Implications for Agricultural Biotechnology, Keith A. Matthews Chapter 5: Clearing Freedom to Operate for New Agrochemical Products, Keith A. Matthews Chapter 6: Fulfilling the Utility Requirement When Seeking Patents for Agrochemical Inventions, Keith A. Matthews Chapter 7: Strengthen Your Patents on Agricultural Inventions by Appealing the Patent Examiner's Rejections to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), Xavier Pillai Chapter 8: Introduction to Agrochemical Patent Term Extensions in Europe, Xavier Pillai Chapter 9: NAICC Advocating for Research and Crop Consultants, Xavier Pillai Chapter 10: Historical Perspective on: What Was and May Be Next for the Chemist: Regulations in Changing Legal Environments, Xavier Pillai Editors' Biographies Author Index Subject Index