Update on the Nadorcott - Tang Gold Dispute

All European Union institutions have rejected Eurosemillas' request to cancel the registration of the Nadorcott variety. The most recent defeat for Eurosemillas was the ruling of the General Court of the European Union on September 11, 2024. Eurosemillas will have no choice but to face the infringement proceedings brought against it by Nadorcott Protection. Nadorcott Protection's arguments regarding counterfeiting have also been strengthened. Among other things, EU and international authorities have issued resolutions declaring that Tang Gold is an infringement of the Nadorcott variety. Specifically, EU authorities have stated that only two differences (related to fertility) exist between Tang Gold and Nadorcott. Additionally, the UPOV (International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants) explanatory notes on essentially derived varieties are used to argue that Tang Gold is an essentially derived variety and, therefore, a counterfeit of the Nadorcott variety. NCP will continue to defend its exclusive rights over Nadorcott and will take all appropriate measures to prevent the unauthorized exploitation of its intellectual property in all relevant jurisdictions.