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Published on: August 14, 2026
Which Indian plants have been patented many times by western countries for their commercial use?
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Turmeric, Neem, and Basmati rice from India have all been patented by Western countries for their medicinal or commercial properties.
These patents were later challenged and revoked as they were traditional knowledge already in public domain in India, an example of biopiracy.
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