Farmers’ Rights: A Euro-Indian Comparison through the lens of Intellectual Property Rights

Abstract

Intellectual Property is profoundly contributing to the field of agriculture. It is used in agriculture to reward innovative breeding procedures that produce new varieties. In emerging nations, farmers have a significant role in the political, social, and economic facets of society. Agriculture provides a substantial amount of work and means of subsistence for people. Plant variety protection regulations are distinct from patent law in both India and European countries. Plant variety protection regulations are distinct from patent law in both India and European countries. This study aims to give a comparative perspective between the European and Indian regime's protection of farmers' rights and plant varieties, as well as the effect of international protocols and conventions. The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act of 2001 is examined in this study along with its key components. More significantly, the measures that benefit farmers are emphasised, along with the importance of the awards and recognitions that the Indian government has instituted. This paper therefore aims to explore the state of farmers' rights under intellectual property law in two diverse regions: Europe and India.