Patents versus plant varietal protection

D.J.F. Eaton; F.W. van Tongeren

doi:10.1079/9780851990569.0125

Patents versus plant varietal protection

D.J.F. Eaton, F.W. van Tongeren

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Abstract

This chapter develops a theoretical model to analyse the impacts of intellectual property rights (IPRs) policy options on innovation in the plant breeding sector and social welfare. First, some relevant strands of the literature on the scope of IPR protection are reviewed. The theoretical model is then presented, in which a phased-in breeders' exemption is interpreted as affecting the cost functions for breeders. Numerical simulations in the subsequent section illustrate how a phased-in breeders' exemption may drive competitors out of the market while still leaving the leading firm with little incentive to increase investment.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	International trade and policies for genetically modified products
Editors	R.E. Evenson, V. Santaniello
Place of Publication	Wallingford, UK
Publisher	CAB International
Chapter	11
Pages	125-132
ISBN (Print)	9780851990569
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1079/9780851990569.0125
Publication status	Published - 2006

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