Abstract: The breeding innovation developed by improving specific germplasm resources has characteristics such as inseparability from specific plant materials, reproductive capability, and correspondence to specific names, thus forming a large amount of data and information related to the breeding innovation results in the national seed industry supervision system. These data and information have become vital evidence for establishing rights, determining infringement, and calculating damages. The wide application of digital technologies has made it possible to analyze and utilize the pertinence and relevance of the above data and information. Considering the close link between data applications and innovation protection, seed industry regulatory authorities should continuously optimize the integration of data and information across regulatory stages and promote data sharing and public access. Breeding innovators should pay full attention to the management of breeding innovation data, improve data application capabilities, enhance the development and application of core germplasm resources, and establish diversified protection mechanisms.

Key Words: plant breeding innovation; intellectual property; big data

Author: Li Judan, research fellow, CASS Institute of Law; deputy director, CASS Center for Intellectual Property Studies;

Source: 11(2024) Intellectual Property.