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Monsanto files lawsuit
Monsanto filed a statement of claim alleging Schmeiser illegally bought Roundup Ready seed from local growers in order
to plant his 1997 crop, then retained some of that year's seed to plant in 1998. -
Schmeiser testimonial
Schmeiser said he planted his 1997 crop with seed saved from 1996, and insists that any Roundup Ready growing on his land
was spread by wind or by grain trucks travelling on roads adjacent to his fields. -
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Monsanto vs Schmeiser Case
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Mediation
Mediation talks to settle the dispute without going to trial ended in failure. -
Big lawsuit
Schmeiser launched a $10 million lawsuit against Monsanto, accusing the company of a variety of wrongs,
including libel, trespass and contamination of his fields with Roundup Ready." -
Trial
June 5-20, trial was heard in Federal Court in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. -
Court hearing lasted three weeks.
Court hearing lasted three weeks. -
Court Judgement
The Federal Court of Canada issued their judgment in the case of Monsanto vs Schmeiser Enterprises over the technology use fee for Round Up Ready canola. -
Appeal
Schmeiser launched an appeal; Federal Court of Appeal subsequently rejected Schmeiser's appeal. -
Supreme Court Leave
Schmeiser granted from Canada's Supreme Court to hear the case. -
Case Heard
Case was heard. -
Supreme Court Decision
The Court determined that Monsanto's patent is valid, but Schmeiser is not forced to pay Monsanto anything as he did not profit from the presence of Roundup Ready canola in his fields.
