US EditionPatent battle over cherry variety developed in Summerland continues
- In 2024, the District Court for the Eastern District of Washington invalidated the patent for the Staccato cherry, as it was claimed to have been sold before the patent's critical date.
- On March 12, 2025, the American District Court reinstated the U.S. patent for the Staccato cherry, reversing the 2024 decision.
- Judge Stanley Bastian emphasized that the defendants misrepresented evidence regarding cherry sales and stated that trust is vital in the tree fruit industry.
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada was the plaintiff, with defendants including Van Well Nursery, Inc. and Monson Fruit Company, Inc.
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Patent battle over cherry variety developed in Summerland continues
Issue has been before a U.S.-based court four times so far this year
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