I.Introduction

II.Background of the Percy Schmeiser case

III.The Supreme Court of Canada's decision

IV.The reality of windblown seeds

V.The definition of use in the United States

VI.Knowledge and intent in the United States

VII.The consequences of the Schmeiser decision

VIII.To what extent should intent matter in plant patent infringement?

IX.Should the stray animals defense be applicable to plant patent infringement?

X.Conclusion