Archive for December, 2001

UNITED STATES v. KNIGHTS, MARK J.. Decided 12/10/2001

Sunday, December 9th, 2001
The warrantless search of petitioner, supported by reasonable suspicion and authorized by a condition of probation, satisfied the Fourth Amendment.

J.E.M. AG SUPPLY, ET AL. v. PIONEER HI-BRED INTL.. Decided 12/10/2001

Sunday, December 9th, 2001
Utility patents may be issued for newly developed plant breeds under 35 U. S. C. §101; neither the Plant Variety Protection Act nor the Plant Patent Act of 1930 limits the scope of §101's coverage.