RA 9168 Section 50

Defenses Against Infringement Charges.

Section 50

SEC. 50. Defenses Against Infringement Charges. - The following shall be valid defenses against infringement charges: Non-infringement; The plant variety does not possess at the time of its application criterion of novelty or distinctness; The alleged infringement was performed under a right adverse to it, prior to the notice of infringement; and/or Other defenses that are made available under this Act.

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