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March 2, Tuesday, 1-4.30 p.m. -- Protecting intellectual property rights associated with plant breeding is the topic of this seminar sponsored by the ºÙºÙÊÓƵ Technology Transfer Center and Morrison and Foerster LLP. Plant breeders develop new plant varieties through crossing, selection and other breeding techniques. This seminar will address questions such as how to seek patent or plant variety protection both in the United States and internationally; how to license plant varieties developed by the University of California; and what to do if you think a competitor is using your trademark or violating a patent. Speakers include Paul Zankowski, commissioner of the U.S. Plant Variety Protection Office and John Ardley, consultant with D. Young & Co., London, and former head of the British government's Plant Varieties Rights Office. The seminar at the University Club, ºÙºÙÊÓƵ campus, is free but attendees should register online by Feb. 25.