Corteva Defends Legitimate Basis of Seed Patent Litigation Against Inari

Corteva Agriscience LLC has responded robustly to allegations from Inari Agriculture Inc. that a lawsuit concerning seed patent infringement is a “sham” and “objectively baseless.” Corteva criticized Inari for its “shrill assertions,” arguing that these claims are inconsistent with a prior ruling in the ongoing case. Inari’s accusation was met with Corteva’s insistence that their litigation stands on firm ground. For further insights into the dispute, the detailed exchange and context can be explored through Law360’s report.