Question

What happened to all claims related to the Basmati rice patent in March 2001?

Options

• The USPTO rejected all claims due to a massive people’s movement

• The US Patent Office cancelled the turmeric patent after CSIR applied for re-examination

• The EPO granted the fungicidal properties of neem oil

• The patent holder sued importers in North Mexico

Answer 1

A massive people’s movement challenged the Basmati rice patent. Consequently, the USPTO rejected all claims in March 2001.