河北省将为种业建“行政调解+司法确认”快速解纷通道

Core Viewpoint - The recent memorandum signed between the provincial court and the Hebei Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs aims to enhance the protection of intellectual property rights in the seed industry, addressing the increasing number of plant variety infringement cases, particularly in wheat and corn seed production [1][2]. Group 1: Memorandum Objectives - Establish a "administrative mediation + judicial confirmation" rapid dispute resolution channel to improve dispute resolution efficiency and reduce the cost of rights protection for variety holders [1] - Explore the rules for the acceptance of evidence collected during administrative enforcement in civil litigation to lessen the burden of proof on variety rights holders [1] - Create mechanisms for communication and information sharing regarding seed industry intellectual property rights to strengthen business collaboration and technical support [1] - Conduct joint publicity and training activities to raise awareness of the importance of respecting and protecting seed variety rights among the public and business entities [1] Group 2: Judicial Role - The provincial court will utilize its intellectual property adjudication functions to fairly and efficiently handle various seed industry intellectual property cases, focusing on key technologies, important sectors, and emerging industries [2] - The court will actively participate in industry governance and support the healthy development of seed industry innovation through judicial recommendations and the publication of typical cases [2]