INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Many of Confluence Genetics’ agricultural products are protected under the patent and Plant Breeders Rights laws of many countries, including without limitation the United States. In accordance with 35 U.S.C. § 287(a) and 7 U.S.C. § 2567, Confluence Genetics is providing this webpage to provide notice regarding various patent and Plant Breeders Rights associated with seed varieties of Confluence Genetics.
PATENTS WITH CLAIMS TO A VARIETY
The genetics of Confluence Genetics soybean varieties maybe protected by one or more U.S. patents. It is important to note that a U.S. patent holder can prevent others from making, using, offering for sale, and selling, or importing the claimed invention in the United States. Breeding and certain research activities may also be prohibited.
The listing of patent numbers and published application numbers on this page may not be all-inclusive, and it does not preclude Confluence Genetics from pursuing other legal rights not reflected on this page. Confluence Genetics’ varieties may be protected by one or more of the following U.S. Patent No(s) or applications:
7,365,246; 8,058,520; 8,389,814; 8,471,107; 8,541,659; 8,558,075; 8,563,823; 8,563,824; 8,563,826; 8,598,422; 8,598,423; 9,035,129*; 9,040,778; 9,204,611; 9,204,612; 9,204,613; 9,204,614; 9,204,615; 9,210,909; 9,215,856; 9,215,857; 9,220,234; 9,307,736; 9,338,993; 9,357,737; 9,363,975; 9,992,965; 10,081,814; 10,329,576*; 10,420,310; 10,426,123; 10,426,124; 10,426,125; 10,631,510; 10,986,803; 10,986,804; 11,032,995; 11,039,593; 11,044,883; 11,051,478; 11,076,558; 11,076,559; 11,076,560; 11,076,561; 11,083,163; 11,089,755; 11,109,555; 11,109,556; 11,122,760; 11,122,761; 11,129,350; 11,129,351; 11,140,848; 11,140,849; 11,140,850; 11,147,232; 11,178,836; 11,185,038; 11,185,039; 11,185,040; 11,185,041; 11,191,239; 11,197,450; 11,206,793; 11,206,795; 11,206,796; 11,324,179; 11,324,180; 11,547,080; 11,553,675; 11,553,676; 11,553,677; 11,589,543; 11,596,123; 11,653,615; 11,917,967; 12,127,523; 12,262,680; 12,342,785; 12,471,559; 12,478,029;12,495,757; 12,501,877; 12,507,663; 12,527,291; 12,550,852; 12,582,082; 12,635,652
17/976,736; 17/976,791; 18/677,865; 18/677,870; 18/769,079; 18/679,094; 18/732,611; 19/292,016; 19/292,027; 18/932,036* owned by the Curators of the University of Missouri and The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture