Monsanto Co. v. Campbell

Monsanto Co. v. Campbell involved a dispute over patented genetically modified soybean seeds. Monsanto, a biotechnology company, claimed that Vernon Campbell, a farmer, illegally replanted seeds from crops he harvested, which violated Monsanto's patent rights. The Supreme Court upheld a ruling that Campbell's actions constituted patent infringement, emphasizing the importance of protecting intellectual property in agricultural biotechnology. This case highlights the legal challenges surrounding patent laws and their implications for farmers, innovation in biotech, and the agricultural industry overall. It underscored the tension between patent rights and traditional farming practices.