Summary
- On June 9, 2026, China’s Supreme People’s Court released Typical Cases of Technical Fact-Finding in Plant Variety Cases to guide lower courts on evidentiary assessment in plant variety rights disputes.
- The cases address key issues such as the probative value of molecular marker tests versus field observation tests and the standards for assessing scientific reliability.
- Notably, the rulings clarify that molecular marker detection and field observation are parallel methods, emphasizing the importance of technical competence over formal accreditation.
- These developments aim to reduce burdens on rights holders while ensuring integrity in technical fact-finding processes in plant variety litigation.
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