Israeli court sides with Sun World in grape infringement case
According to a press release, the injunction prohibited the infringer from continuing to market fruit produced from the proprietary grapevines, leading to a settlement whereby the infringer agreed to uproot his vineyard and cease growing the protected fruit variety.
Sun World International is the fruit breeder and licensor of related Intellectual Property for Sugrathirteen, a proprietary black seedless grape owned by Sun World and marketed by the company and its licensees under the Midnight Beauty brand.
David Marguleas, Executive Vice President, Sun World International said, “We are pleased with the court’s unambiguous message that fruit breeders’ rights prevent a protected variety’s growth and proliferation without the lawful owner’s permission.”
Marguleas, who also serves as President of Sun World Innovations, also noted that the company owns a vast portfolio of Intellectual Property in more than 40 countries, and remains committed to aggressively protecting its rights throughout the world. “This landmark case reflects the importance of Intellectual Property in agriculture and supports a shift of attitude amongst producers towards respect for these rights,” he added.
