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2016 CSTA Semi AnnualIP Committee
November 9, 2016 in Ottawa, Ontario
1. MONITORING
Internet ads are by far the dominant method of advertising,
Member reports are rising
Number of reports steady with last year to date, serious delays in harvest
30 versus 30 in last year
Fewer suspicious ads this year
Total ads and reports from August 1, 2015 until to July 31 2016 215
Down from previous year
401 in 2014-15
285 in 2013-14
174 in 2012-13
2015-2016 Monitoring Results
Decrease PBR violations to 81207 in 2014-2015
All received warning emails or letters
Emails are responded to positively or not at all
Most infringers ignore demand warning letters sent by CPTA
Over 20 cases in settlement discussions
2015-2016 Monitoring Results continued
Large increase in yellow pea and lentil ads mostly legal
Grain Broker in settlement discussions
Two cases against Hutterite colonies
Large increase in MTW contract noncompliance concerns
3. EDUCATION
Training of CPTA member staff priority
Key to engage producer and industry organizations
Uncertainty around how deep and broad producer understanding of PBR 91
Need to increase awareness of other IPR tools
New in 2016 - PBR Tool Kit• The PBR Tool Kit is designed
to help everyone understand the opportunities and obligations under the new legislation.
• It is a one-stop library of the tools and resources available to help value chain members communicate with staff, retailers and customers.
• The PBR Tool Kit was created in partnership between the Canadian Plant Technology Agency and the Canadian Seed Trade Association.
• It is part of our education and outreach activities around the recent changes to Plant Breeders’ Rights.
Our members 2016 Alliance Seed
BASF
Bayer CropSciences
Canterra Seeds
NorthStar Genetics
C&M Seeds
Cyre Seed Farm
DL Seeds
FP Genetics
SeedNet
United Suppliers Canada
Dow Canada Seeds
GrowMart
L&T Seeds
Mastin Seeds
La Coop Fedree
Monsanto
Pioneer Hi-Bred
Richardson Pioneer
Pride Seeds
Forage Genetics
SeCan
Seed Depot
Syngenta Canada
Semences Prograin
Crop Production Services
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