Agritech

Overview

At MCC, we offer a comprehensive suite of intellectual property services designed specifically for the plant, food-tech and agritech sectors.

Our plant practice attorneys and agents are dedicated to safeguarding innovations in plant technology through experienced IP protection services, including:

• Plant Variety Protection (PVP) Certificates: We assist clients in securing PVP certificates through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), ensuring that unique plant varieties are safeguarded against unauthorized use.
• U.S. Utility and Plant Patents: Our team is well-versed in navigating the complexities of U.S. utility applications and plant patents through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

We handle both sexually reproduced, tuber propagated, and asexually reproduced plant varieties. From the initial seed deposit to the final issuance of your patent or PVP certificate, we provide expert guidance every step of the way, ensuring your innovations are effectively protected and managed.

Our experience extends across various technological fields such as biotech, chemical, AI, electrical and mechanical innovations related to the plant, food-tech and agritech industries. We work with clients on groundbreaking developments in genetically engineered organisms and plants, as well as in agritech areas including agrochemicals, agricultural equipment, animal feed and medicine, crop sciences, and food production and distribution.