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Three point IP update from Stephenson Harwood: bittersweet ending for Nadorcott - UK high court rules on PBRS

Intellectual Property | 13/03/2026

In this update, we cover the recent High Court decision from the Hon. Mr Justice Mellor in Nador Cott Protections S.A.S. v (1) Asda Stores Limited (2) International Procurement and Logistics Limited [2026] EWHC 553 (Pat) concerning the scope of plant breeders’ rights in the UK.

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