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To: Mohan Marette who wrote (2093)	2/12/1998 1:12:00 PM
From: LKO	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to 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 :-)

To: Mohan Marette who wrote (2093)	2/12/1998 4:08:00 PM
From: Worswick	Respond to of 9980

In the running dog capitalist department. "According to Ricetec, the ''limited success'' in growing Basmati in other parts of the world ''supports the belief in consumer, trade and scientific circles that authentic Basmati rice can only be obtained from the northern regions of India and Pakistan due to the unique and complex combination of environment, soil, climate, sowing practices and the genetics of the Basmati varieties.'' However, the company now claims to have invented certain ''novel'' Basmati lines and grains ''which make possible the production of high quality, higher yielding Basmati rice worldwide.'' Re: Ricetek registering the name "Basmati".... Wait until Ricetec registers as a brand name "Real Malwa Opium". Or, real Ricetek "Bhang". Better yet "Tropicana Basmati" These scum. Nothing is sacred.