Neemix a natural biopesticide developed WR Grace of neem tree, which is indigenous to rural India. Because of its medicinal and religious use of rural Indians for over 1000 years, the Foundation on Economic Trends protests patenting of Grace Neemix. The case raises issues concerning international intellectual property law and how American companies such as Grace must deal with these issues. See also In case (UVA-E-0158). "Hide
by Patricia H Werhane,, Lisa Spiro, Kristi Severance Source: Darden School of Business 11 pages. Publication Date: June 10, 1999. Prod. #: UV1867-PDF-ENG
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