BASF protects fungicide intellectual property rights and innovation investments

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, January 31, 2022 – BASF filed Complaints against Sharda Cropchem LTD. and Sharda USA LLC to halt the making, using, selling and importation of products infringing on BASF Intellectual Property (IP) relating to the manufacture and use of its fungicide pyraclostrobin.  Complaints were filed with both the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and in the U.S. Federal District Court for the District of Delaware.

BASF is committed to investing in the research and development (R&D) of new products and protecting the IP which results from this development. BASF has led the way in developing novel active ingredients like pyraclostrobin which controls key fungal diseases and provides unique Plant Health benefits. Each new active ingredient represents an investment of more than $250 million and 10 years of time. BASF’s commitment to the agricultural industry ensures growers have cutting edge tools to manage their crops and ultimately support the food demands of a growing global population.

“Farmers rely on innovation from partners like BASF to help improve the yield and quality of their crop,” said Paul Rea, Senior Vice President, BASF Agricultural Solutions North America. “BASF remains at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for growers. Growers using BASF fungicides can be confident that our products are manufactured to the highest standards and will continue to perform reliably.”

BASF has a portfolio of patents surrounding pyraclostrobin-containing products, mixtures, and intermediates in the United States and globally. Pyraclostrobin is the key ingredient in BASF’s Plant Health fungicides and is approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for controlling a broad range of diseases and improving crop growth and quality. These products include, Veltyma®, Revytek®, Headline® SC, Headline®, Headline AMP®, Priaxor®, Pristine®, Merivon®, Twinline®, Nexicor®, Cabrio®, Insignia®, Lexicon®, Navicon®, and Honor® fungicides, Stamina® F3 ,Stamina® F4 and Teraxxa® F4 fungicide seed treatments.

"We expect continued growth for our pyraclostrobin-based products and mixtures as they have proven to be highly effective and reliable fungicides due to high-quality R&D and proprietary formulations, " added Rea.

To continue significant investments in the R&D of new compounds, BASF will continue to protect its investments in new technology through its legally enforceable intellectual property rights when necessary.

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Veltyma, Revytek, Headline, Headline AMP, Priaxor, Pristine, Merivon, Twinline, Nexicor, Cabrio, Insignia, Lexicon, Navicon, Honor, Stamina and Teraxxa are registered trademarks of BASF.

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With a rapidly growing population, the world is increasingly dependent on our ability to develop and maintain sustainable agriculture and healthy environments. Working with farmers, agricultural professionals, pest management experts and others, it is our role to help make this possible. That’s why we invest in a strong R&D pipeline and broad portfolio, including seeds and traits, chemical and biological crop protection, soil management, plant health, pest control, and digital farming. With expert teams in the lab, field, and office, and in production, we connect innovative thinking and down-to-earth action to create real world ideas that work – for farmers, society and the planet. In 2020, our division generated sales of €7.7 billion. For more information, please visit www.agriculture.basf.com or any of our social media channels

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has approximately 17,000 employees in North America and had sales of $18.7 billion in 2020. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/us.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 110,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €59 billion in 2020. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S. Further information at www.basf.com.