Hi-Bred International, Inc.
New technologies are now available to better determine the specific DNA in corn germplasm.
These are serious accusations. Pioneer alleges a number of ways in its complaint that its intellectual property rights were violated. The lawsuits allege that, among other activities, the companies purchased bags of Pioneer brand seed and searched for inbred seeds, which may be found in some bags in extremely small quantities. Language on Pioneer packaging specifically prohibits the use of inbred seed found in the bag for research or breeding purposes. We can't justify that level of research investment if we can't recoup those investments through product sales.