Are patents the problem?

That's the title of an article by Tamar Haspel appearing in the Washington Post (link here) that looks at the relative merits of patents on living things, particularly plants.

From the title, I expected an anti-patent screed.  What I read was a thoughtful piece that takes a realistic look at the positives and negatives.  Which surprised me.  But don't take my word for it - go read it yourself.

My only real criticism is that the article appears in the Food section, instead of Section A, where it belongs.