Japan Passes Revised Seed Law to Stem Overseas Outflow of Homegrown Varieties
# seed law# agricultural IP# Japan exports
Key Points
- Revised seedling law enacted to prevent variety outflow
- Premium fruit varieties leaked abroad prompted the tightening
Analysis
Japan enacted a revised seed and seedling law to stop homegrown varieties leaking abroad, after prized grapes and strawberries were replicated overseas. Variety protection is the foundation of Japan's premium agri-export strategy.