Munich. 7th June, 2017. Approximately 40 protestors assembled at the European Patent Office in Munich, Germany, in order to protest against further patenting of grains used in beer production. In 2016, Carlsberg and Heineken had both secured such patents. The demonstration was organized by the "Buendnisse Keine Patente auf Saatgut"", who alleges that those who obtain patents on living materials would not only have control of genetically-modified stocks, but also over naturally-produced and selected materials. They furthermore allege misuse of the patent system.Several representatives wen

Munich. 7th June, 2017. Approximately 40 protestors assembled at the European Patent Office in Munich, Germany, in order to protest against further patenting of grains used in beer production. In 2016, Carlsberg and Heineken had both secured such patents. The demonstration was organized by the "Buendnisse Keine Patente auf Saatgut"", who alleges that those who obtain patents on living materials would not only have control of genetically-modified stocks, but also over naturally-produced and selected materials. They furthermore allege misuse of the patent system.Several representatives wen Stock Photo
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June 7, 2017 - Munich - Approximately 40 protestors assembled at the European Patent Office in Munich, Germany, in order to protest against further patenting of grains used in beer production. In 2016, Carlsberg and Heineken had both secured such patents. The demonstration was organized by the “Buendnisse Keine Patente auf Saatgut”, who alleges that those who obtain patents on living materials would not only have control of genetically-modified stocks, but also over naturally-produced and selected materials. They furthermore allege misuse of the patent system..Several representatives went inside the office to present their demands to a member of the Patent office. (Credit Image: © Sachelle Babbar via ZUMA Wire)

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