The European Court of Justice has dismissed Ralf Schräder’s appeal from the rejection of its registration for plant breeder’s rights in plectranthus ornatus.
It would seem after detailed genetic testing, including travel to South Africa, the EU regulatory authorities have determined the variety the subject of the application is not distinct from a common South African plant.
IPKat has a good overview, with links to earlier stages in the dispute, here.
Case C?38/09 P Ralf Schräder v Community Plant Variety Office
