Core Viewpoint - The Hainan Free Trade Port Intellectual Property Court has released a white paper on the judicial protection of seed industry intellectual property rights, highlighting the significant role of Hainan in safeguarding the seed industry and supporting national agricultural strategies [1][2]. Group 1: Judicial Protection Achievements - The Hainan Free Trade Port Intellectual Property Court has accepted 25 seed industry intellectual property cases from 2021 to 2025, with 20 cases concluded and a total amount involved of 164 million yuan, which is 2.5 times the total number of similar cases in the province before the court was established [1]. - The cases cover the entire seed industry chain, including research and development, authorization, breeding, sales, and circulation, with 84% of the civil disputes involving plant variety rights [1]. - A significant portion of the cases, 56%, had amounts exceeding 1 million yuan, indicating a growing demand for intellectual property protection among innovative entities in the seed industry [1]. Group 2: Specialized Judicial System - The court has established a specialized judicial protection system tailored to the needs of the seed industry, including a dedicated trial court in Sanya and regular legal consultation services in industrial parks [2]. - A composite trial team has been formed, consisting of members who understand law, technology, and the seed industry, along with technical investigators to assist in clarifying technical facts in cases [2]. - Notable cases, such as the "WH818" corn infringement case and the "Longke 638S" case, have set precedents in the judicial process, including the acceptance of new plant variety identification methods and the establishment of burden of proof transfer rules [2]. Group 3: Future Challenges and Directions - The white paper identifies challenges in protecting new types of achievements and difficulties in clarifying technical facts [3]. - The court plans to innovate its adjudication mechanisms, establish a South Breeding Court, and explore cross-border seed protection regulations to enhance collaborative protection efforts [3]. - These initiatives aim to provide stronger judicial support for the high-quality development of the seed industry and national food security following the closure of the Hainan Free Trade Port [3].