May Clippings and Nursery Papers...
In this month's Clippings....
The national gift card scheme is set to get a boost this Mother’s Day with a national advertising campaign promoting the cards as the ideal gift for the big day. And with Mother’s Day being one of the most profitable events on the retail calendar, this is the perfect opportunity for members who have not yet signed up to jump on board.
Also featuring:
- Gardeners naturally make the world greener – celebrate World Environment Day
- Who do you think should win the 2008 Awards?
- Gardeners bounce back under favourable conditions – Market Monitor
- Working towards greater industry biosecurity
- Internet and mail order sales of plants – first convictions
In this month's Nursery Papers...
Plant Intellectual Property
The nursery and garden industry has the highest percentage of plant varieties protected by intellectual property rights both in Australia and overseas. In this nursery paper, Jay Sanderson and Kathryn Adams of the Australian Centre for Intellectual Property in Agriculture (ACIPA) introduce readers to the field of intellectual property.
Some understanding of intellectual property is essential for all sectors of the nursery and garden industry including growers, wholesalers and retailers, who routinely deal with intellectual property protected plant varieties. Understanding intellectual property principles can not only help you to understand your rights and responsibilities but can also assist you in maximising your business opportunities.
