The Delhi High Court reversed the decision to remove PepsiCo's patent for the FC5 potato variety used in Lay's potato chips. The court ruling came after the Indian Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority revoked the patent in 2021. PepsiCo had appealed the decision in July 2023, but it was dismissed. However, in a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court reversed the dismissal. This decision is welcomed by PepsiCo. The company had faced patent infringement issues in India, similar to other U.S. companies like Monsanto.
