European seeds are being privatized through patents

Europe has one of the most diverse seed industries in the world. In Germany, the Netherlands and France alone, hundreds of small growers are creating new varieties of grains, vegetables and legumes. They rely on decades of careful selection to improve desirable traits such as yield, disease resistance and taste, and adapt seeds to local … Read more

Watch live as the winning innovators are announced

The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced the fifteen finalists for this year’s award. European Inventor Award and Young Inventors Prize. These include teams and individuals in more than 15 countries who are working hard to improve life on our planet and the Earth itself. The EPO is the European administrative body that grants patents … Read more