Jocelyn Bosse
@jocelynbos.se
Researching intellectual property and plants, food, and agriculture 🌿
Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast
🏳️🌈 she / her
Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast
🏳️🌈 she / her
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I’m a pretty dedicated agnostic, and even I know this to be true
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
www.vulture.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I’m a pretty dedicated agnostic, and even I know this to be true
November 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Nothing more beautiful than when a guy is mansplaining a topic you have written on, and another man cuts in with "Ah! I see you are talking about Bosse (forthcoming, 2025)!" 😂
November 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Nothing more beautiful than when a guy is mansplaining a topic you have written on, and another man cuts in with "Ah! I see you are talking about Bosse (forthcoming, 2025)!" 😂
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My personal view on how the EU could address the concerns about patents in the proposed regulation on NGT plants:
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
The breeder's exemption as the route to agreement in the EU debate on NGT plants
The IPKat blog reports on copyright, patent, trade mark, info-tech and confidentiality issues from a mainly UK and European perspective.
ipkitten.blogspot.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:04 AM
My personal view on how the EU could address the concerns about patents in the proposed regulation on NGT plants:
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
My personal view on how the EU could address the concerns about patents in the proposed regulation on NGT plants:
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
The breeder's exemption as the route to agreement in the EU debate on NGT plants
The IPKat blog reports on copyright, patent, trade mark, info-tech and confidentiality issues from a mainly UK and European perspective.
ipkitten.blogspot.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:04 AM
My personal view on how the EU could address the concerns about patents in the proposed regulation on NGT plants:
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
Many thanks to Aislinn Fanning for providing this review of Pratap Devarapalli's book "Bioinked Boundaries. Patenting 3D Bioprinted Tissues, Organs and Bioinks: An US, European and Australian Patent Law Perspective":
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/11/gues...
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/11/gues...
[Guest Book Review] Bioinked Boundaries
The IPKat blog reports on copyright, patent, trade mark, info-tech and confidentiality issues from a mainly UK and European perspective.
ipkitten.blogspot.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Many thanks to Aislinn Fanning for providing this review of Pratap Devarapalli's book "Bioinked Boundaries. Patenting 3D Bioprinted Tissues, Organs and Bioinks: An US, European and Australian Patent Law Perspective":
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/11/gues...
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/11/gues...
Delphinium plant named 'Violets Are Blue'
US #PlantPatent 37,102 (granted yesterday)
The variety was bred by Katrina Hindmarsh in Whanganui, New Zealand, in 2019. She's a former lawyer who purchased a delphinium business in 2017 and continued their breeding programme that started in the 1980s.
US #PlantPatent 37,102 (granted yesterday)
The variety was bred by Katrina Hindmarsh in Whanganui, New Zealand, in 2019. She's a former lawyer who purchased a delphinium business in 2017 and continued their breeding programme that started in the 1980s.
November 19, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Delphinium plant named 'Violets Are Blue'
US #PlantPatent 37,102 (granted yesterday)
The variety was bred by Katrina Hindmarsh in Whanganui, New Zealand, in 2019. She's a former lawyer who purchased a delphinium business in 2017 and continued their breeding programme that started in the 1980s.
US #PlantPatent 37,102 (granted yesterday)
The variety was bred by Katrina Hindmarsh in Whanganui, New Zealand, in 2019. She's a former lawyer who purchased a delphinium business in 2017 and continued their breeding programme that started in the 1980s.
Reposted by Jocelyn Bosse
women are always saying “lord grant me the confidence of a mediocre man.” ok well he did. now what. is the world a better place? look at what you’ve wrought.
Olivia Nuzzi's 'American Canto': Read the Exclusive Excerpt
She flamed out and she faded away. 'Vanity Fair'’s West Coast Editor returns to the written word to survey scorched earth.
www.vanityfair.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
women are always saying “lord grant me the confidence of a mediocre man.” ok well he did. now what. is the world a better place? look at what you’ve wrought.
This morning, we finally got an update on the dispute between IKEA and the Belgian far-right political party Vlaams Belang (Case C‑298/23) about trade marks and freedom of expression.
Now we wait to hear what the CJEU has to say...
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/11/free...
Now we wait to hear what the CJEU has to say...
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/11/free...
Freedom of expression is only "due cause" if targeted at the trade mark holder, says Advocate General in IKEA-PLAN opinion
The IPKat blog reports on copyright, patent, trade mark, info-tech and confidentiality issues from a mainly UK and European perspective.
ipkitten.blogspot.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
This morning, we finally got an update on the dispute between IKEA and the Belgian far-right political party Vlaams Belang (Case C‑298/23) about trade marks and freedom of expression.
Now we wait to hear what the CJEU has to say...
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/11/free...
Now we wait to hear what the CJEU has to say...
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/11/free...
Suddenly have a lot more insight into why so many people have been misreading my job title as an "international" property lawyer who apparently specialises in buying houses overseas or something 🫠
how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
How a flawed idea is teaching millions of kids to be poor readers
For decades, schools have taught children the strategies of struggling readers, using a theory about reading that cognitive scientists have repeatedly debunked. And many teachers and parents don't kno...
www.apmreports.org
November 12, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Suddenly have a lot more insight into why so many people have been misreading my job title as an "international" property lawyer who apparently specialises in buying houses overseas or something 🫠
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NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
edition.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
Philodendron plant named 'RCM2'
US #PlantPatent 37,095 (granted today)
The variety was a whole plant mutation from ‘Rojo Congo’ (PP 14,116), and is distinguished by the salmon pink (with dark green stripes) of its immature foliage, turning olive green with age.
US #PlantPatent 37,095 (granted today)
The variety was a whole plant mutation from ‘Rojo Congo’ (PP 14,116), and is distinguished by the salmon pink (with dark green stripes) of its immature foliage, turning olive green with age.
November 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Philodendron plant named 'RCM2'
US #PlantPatent 37,095 (granted today)
The variety was a whole plant mutation from ‘Rojo Congo’ (PP 14,116), and is distinguished by the salmon pink (with dark green stripes) of its immature foliage, turning olive green with age.
US #PlantPatent 37,095 (granted today)
The variety was a whole plant mutation from ‘Rojo Congo’ (PP 14,116), and is distinguished by the salmon pink (with dark green stripes) of its immature foliage, turning olive green with age.
I was quoted in this article about the High Court of New Zealand's decision confirming that India couldn't register BASMATI as a certification mark if it excluded Basmati rice growers in other countries:
www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/new-...
www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/new-...
New Zealand rejects India’s appeal to register BASMATI as certification mark
The New Zealand High Court suggests that incorporating additional labelling to the proposed mark may lead to a different conclusion.
www.worldtrademarkreview.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
I was quoted in this article about the High Court of New Zealand's decision confirming that India couldn't register BASMATI as a certification mark if it excluded Basmati rice growers in other countries:
www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/new-...
www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/new-...
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Clematis plant named ‘EviGsy154’
US #PlantPatent 37,085 (granted today)
It was developed by Raymond J. Evison in Guernsey, the Channel Islands. I saw the variety on display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year (third photo is mine), where it was shortlisted for the 'Plant of the Year' award.
US #PlantPatent 37,085 (granted today)
It was developed by Raymond J. Evison in Guernsey, the Channel Islands. I saw the variety on display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year (third photo is mine), where it was shortlisted for the 'Plant of the Year' award.
November 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Clematis plant named ‘EviGsy154’
US #PlantPatent 37,085 (granted today)
It was developed by Raymond J. Evison in Guernsey, the Channel Islands. I saw the variety on display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year (third photo is mine), where it was shortlisted for the 'Plant of the Year' award.
US #PlantPatent 37,085 (granted today)
It was developed by Raymond J. Evison in Guernsey, the Channel Islands. I saw the variety on display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year (third photo is mine), where it was shortlisted for the 'Plant of the Year' award.
Clematis plant named ‘EviGsy154’
US #PlantPatent 37,085 (granted today)
It was developed by Raymond J. Evison in Guernsey, the Channel Islands. I saw the variety on display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year (third photo is mine), where it was shortlisted for the 'Plant of the Year' award.
US #PlantPatent 37,085 (granted today)
It was developed by Raymond J. Evison in Guernsey, the Channel Islands. I saw the variety on display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year (third photo is mine), where it was shortlisted for the 'Plant of the Year' award.
November 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Clematis plant named ‘EviGsy154’
US #PlantPatent 37,085 (granted today)
It was developed by Raymond J. Evison in Guernsey, the Channel Islands. I saw the variety on display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year (third photo is mine), where it was shortlisted for the 'Plant of the Year' award.
US #PlantPatent 37,085 (granted today)
It was developed by Raymond J. Evison in Guernsey, the Channel Islands. I saw the variety on display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year (third photo is mine), where it was shortlisted for the 'Plant of the Year' award.
Another decision on the registrability of BASMATI for rice. On Thursday, the High Court of New Zealand affirmed that the certification mark sought by the Indian Government couldn't be registered because it excluded Basmati rice producers from outside India:
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/11/basm...
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/11/basm...
Basmati saga continues as New Zealand upholds rejection of certification mark
The IPKat blog reports on copyright, patent, trade mark, info-tech and confidentiality issues from a mainly UK and European perspective.
ipkitten.blogspot.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Another decision on the registrability of BASMATI for rice. On Thursday, the High Court of New Zealand affirmed that the certification mark sought by the Indian Government couldn't be registered because it excluded Basmati rice producers from outside India:
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/11/basm...
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/11/basm...
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"My nan used to say scientists will never catch up to us, we're too old," she says, as rain falls on the dry lake bed known as Lake Mungo.
How ancient knowledge is making modern science sit up and pay attention
How ancient knowledge is making modern science sit up and pay attention
'Scientists will never catch up to us': Ancient knowledge helps drive modern science
From dinosaur footprints to volcanic eruptions, First Nations knowledge is helping to drive modern science.
www.abc.net.au
October 31, 2025 at 12:05 AM
"My nan used to say scientists will never catch up to us, we're too old," she says, as rain falls on the dry lake bed known as Lake Mungo.
How ancient knowledge is making modern science sit up and pay attention
How ancient knowledge is making modern science sit up and pay attention
Reposted by Jocelyn Bosse
I heard that Zohran Mamdani referred to a patent application as the "parent" of another even though patents are not people and cannot biologically reproduce.
October 28, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I heard that Zohran Mamdani referred to a patent application as the "parent" of another even though patents are not people and cannot biologically reproduce.
Nectarine tree named ‘Mike's Fire’
US #PlantPatent 37,064 (granted today)
The variety was the result of a cross between a proprietary variety named '184BA574' (unpatented) and ‘Magic Fire’ (PP 32,016). It was developed in California.
US #PlantPatent 37,064 (granted today)
The variety was the result of a cross between a proprietary variety named '184BA574' (unpatented) and ‘Magic Fire’ (PP 32,016). It was developed in California.
October 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Nectarine tree named ‘Mike's Fire’
US #PlantPatent 37,064 (granted today)
The variety was the result of a cross between a proprietary variety named '184BA574' (unpatented) and ‘Magic Fire’ (PP 32,016). It was developed in California.
US #PlantPatent 37,064 (granted today)
The variety was the result of a cross between a proprietary variety named '184BA574' (unpatented) and ‘Magic Fire’ (PP 32,016). It was developed in California.
Caroline Wanjiru Muchiri and myself have some criticisms of a decision from the Court of Appeal of Kenya, which held that trade mark applications incorporating a GI name (in this case, BASMATI RICE) cannot be opposed on the basis of prior *unregistered* rights.
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/10/basm...
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/10/basm...
"Basmati" decision in Kenya disregards protection of unregistered trade marks
The IPKat blog reports on copyright, patent, trade mark, info-tech and confidentiality issues from a mainly UK and European perspective.
ipkitten.blogspot.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Caroline Wanjiru Muchiri and myself have some criticisms of a decision from the Court of Appeal of Kenya, which held that trade mark applications incorporating a GI name (in this case, BASMATI RICE) cannot be opposed on the basis of prior *unregistered* rights.
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/10/basm...
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/10/basm...
Perennial peanut plant named 'Murphy's Pintoi'
US #PlantPatent 37,042 (granted today)
The variety is distinguished by its small leaves, infrequent flowering habit, dense foliage canopy, and other features. It was bred in Florida.
US #PlantPatent 37,042 (granted today)
The variety is distinguished by its small leaves, infrequent flowering habit, dense foliage canopy, and other features. It was bred in Florida.
October 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Perennial peanut plant named 'Murphy's Pintoi'
US #PlantPatent 37,042 (granted today)
The variety is distinguished by its small leaves, infrequent flowering habit, dense foliage canopy, and other features. It was bred in Florida.
US #PlantPatent 37,042 (granted today)
The variety is distinguished by its small leaves, infrequent flowering habit, dense foliage canopy, and other features. It was bred in Florida.
My review in the IPKat of the edited volume, "The Future of Geographical Indications: European and Global Perspectives," co-edited by Andrea Zappalaglio and Enrico Bonadio:
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/10/book...
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/10/book...
[Book Review] The Future of Geographical Indications: European and Global Perspectives
The IPKat blog reports on copyright, patent, trade mark, info-tech and confidentiality issues from a mainly UK and European perspective.
ipkitten.blogspot.com
October 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM
My review in the IPKat of the edited volume, "The Future of Geographical Indications: European and Global Perspectives," co-edited by Andrea Zappalaglio and Enrico Bonadio:
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/10/book...
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/10/book...
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I DON'T NEED TO SAVE TIME.
I AM HERE SPECIFICALLY TO READ THE LONG DOCUMENT.
STOP OPTIMIZING ME.
I AM HERE SPECIFICALLY TO READ THE LONG DOCUMENT.
STOP OPTIMIZING ME.
October 16, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I DON'T NEED TO SAVE TIME.
I AM HERE SPECIFICALLY TO READ THE LONG DOCUMENT.
STOP OPTIMIZING ME.
I AM HERE SPECIFICALLY TO READ THE LONG DOCUMENT.
STOP OPTIMIZING ME.
Wine grape variety named 'Norton Blanc'
US #PlantPatent 37,014 (granted today)
The variety is a cross between 'Cabernet Sauvignon' and 'Norton' grapevines. Bred at Missouri State University, the grapes are said to produce a unique white wine with the aroma of fresh spring grass or fresh-cut lime.
US #PlantPatent 37,014 (granted today)
The variety is a cross between 'Cabernet Sauvignon' and 'Norton' grapevines. Bred at Missouri State University, the grapes are said to produce a unique white wine with the aroma of fresh spring grass or fresh-cut lime.
October 14, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Wine grape variety named 'Norton Blanc'
US #PlantPatent 37,014 (granted today)
The variety is a cross between 'Cabernet Sauvignon' and 'Norton' grapevines. Bred at Missouri State University, the grapes are said to produce a unique white wine with the aroma of fresh spring grass or fresh-cut lime.
US #PlantPatent 37,014 (granted today)
The variety is a cross between 'Cabernet Sauvignon' and 'Norton' grapevines. Bred at Missouri State University, the grapes are said to produce a unique white wine with the aroma of fresh spring grass or fresh-cut lime.
Yesterday, DEFRA published the feedback on their consultations about a proposed Precision Bred Plant Variety List for England. Many responses advocated that the variety list should provide transparency about patents, similar to the proposed text in the EU:
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/10/pate...
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/10/pate...
Patents make surprise appearance in UK consultation on precision breeding framework
The IPKat blog reports on copyright, patent, trade mark, info-tech and confidentiality issues from a mainly UK and European perspective.
ipkitten.blogspot.com
October 10, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Yesterday, DEFRA published the feedback on their consultations about a proposed Precision Bred Plant Variety List for England. Many responses advocated that the variety list should provide transparency about patents, similar to the proposed text in the EU:
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/10/pate...
ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/10/pate...