B.CMM.0159 - Australian patent 2010202253 ‘Cattle Selection Methods’
If this patent was granted, it may affect all research that uses genotypes with phenotypes in an association analysis as well as industries' ability to adopt new genomic tools and gain genomic benefits.
| Project start date: | 10 February 2014 |
| Project end date: | 24 August 2022 |
| Publication date: | 09 May 2024 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Lamb |
| Relevant regions: | National |
Summary
MLA opposed the grant of Branhaven LLC Australian patent ‘2010202253 Compositions, methods and systems for inferring bovine traits' in order to protect producers’ ability to utilise genetic technologies in their breeding programs. In its original form, the broad nature of the patent application posed a significant threat to genetic improvement programs. The opposition and overall case decision means that the broad scope of the original Australian patent 2010202253 application, was reduced in scope. This patent expired on 31 December 2023.
Objectives
MLA appealing IP Australia’s hearing findings on patent the ‘Cattle Selection Methods’.
Benefits to industry
If this patent was granted, it may affect all research that uses genotypes with phenotypes in an association analysis as well as industries' ability to adopt new genomic tools and gain genomic benefits.
MLA action
Future MLA investment into the genomics consortium, single step, AGBU, BINS, etc would have been affected, as the research was intending outcomes to be adopted and used by industry.
More information
| Project manager: | Amanda McAlpine |
| Contact email: | reports@mla.com.au |
| Primary researcher: | Dairy Australia Limited |
