March 30 – April 1, 2025

Troutman Pepper Locke is a proud sponsor of the International CROP Innovation & Business conference, taking place on March 30 – April 1, 2025, in Cologne, Germany.

Partners Tate L. Tischner and Andrew P. Zappia will be presenting on March 31, at 1:30 p.m., on “Navigating the Nexus: Intellectual Property and Regulatory Challenges in Plant Breeding.”

Intellectual property (IP) and regulatory frameworks play a crucial role in shaping the plant breeding sector. This session explores the complex interplay between IP rights, evolving regulations and their impact on innovation, market access and the use of technology. Participants will gain insight into navigating these challenges to foster collaboration, protect innovations and drive sustainable progress in plant breeding.