山东：“网证”变铁证，护好“金种子”

Group 1 - The case involves the infringement of the "Qihuang 34" soybean variety, where a cooperative and its operator sold 310 tons of seeds without authorization, leading to a lawsuit by the legitimate rights holder, Shandong Sheng Company [1] - The court ruled that the defendants' actions constituted infringement, ordering them to cease the infringement and compensate the plaintiff for losses amounting to 300,000 yuan and reasonable expenses of 12,596 yuan [1] - The court's decision highlighted the profits made by the defendants from the unauthorized sales, estimating over 300,000 yuan in profits based on the price difference of the seeds [1] Group 2 - The Supreme Court emphasized the effective use of online evidence in agricultural infringement cases and supported the rights holder's compensation claims, reflecting a judicial direction to strengthen intellectual property protection in the seed industry [2] - The Vice President of the Provincial High Court noted that Shandong courts are enhancing the protection of plant variety rights to safeguard significant agricultural technological achievements, thereby supporting innovation in the seed industry and ensuring national food security [2] - During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, Shandong courts adjudicated 480 cases related to plant variety rights, with six cases recognized as typical examples of judicial protection, ranking first in the nation [2]