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To: Mohan Marette who wrote (2093)	2/12/1998 1:12:00 PM
From: LKO	Read Replies (1) of 9980

Oh my, could it be like usurping cognac and champagne from France and patent it in another country?? Oh well the triumph and tribulations of free-market coupled with bureaucratic apathy of the Indian government I suppose.When will they ever learn,??? Idiots. economictimes.com A "patent" ? Could that be a misuse of terms ? I would have expected this to be a trademark/brand stealing which seems doable. As you observe, wines derive their names from regions of France but wines produced in California are able to use the names like "Champagne". I could see someone trying to steal the trademark "Basmati" but I cannot see how they can patent an agricultural product for which their is probably centuries of "prior art". I think Indonesia acted many months ago to protect its "Tempeh". In practice it may not mean much. If you can produce "chapagne" that is as good, the market may give you a chance. If you cannot grow "basmati rice" that is as good, they may not stand a chance with or without the name. I think one of my favorite foods, the "real basmati" from India/Pakistan will rule :-)

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