Washington, DC
October 4, 2007
The US Federal Appeals Court today
ruled unanimously in favor of
Syngenta Seeds, Inc., with respect to the patents asserted
by Monsanto against Syngenta’s use and sale of Agrisure® GT
(GA21 corn). The Court reaffirmed the summary judgment decision
of May 10, 2006, by the Federal District Court that the asserted
claims of the Shah patent were invalid and that the asserted
claims of the Lundquist patents were not infringed.
“We are extremely pleased that the Appeals Court has confirmed
our right to sell Agrisure GT to US corn growers,” said Mike
Mack, COO, Syngenta Seeds.
Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to
sustainable agriculture through innovative research and
technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and
ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in
2006 were approximately $8.1 billion. Syngenta employs around
21,000 people in over 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on the
Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). Further
information is available at
www.syngenta.com.
Agrisure® is a registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. |
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