Syngenta and Atticus settle azoxystrobin lawsuit

Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC and Atticus LLC announced Aug. 11 they have settled all claims and counterclaims in the lawsuit between Syngenta and Atticus.

Details of the settlement agreement are confidential. Both parties agree that valid intellectual property rights are important to the industry and should be respected. Atticus will continue to offer for sale its azoxystrobin products. Azoxystrobin is a fungicide used to protect plants and crops from fungal diseases.

Syngenta Crop Protection and Syngenta Seeds are part of Syngenta Group, aims to improve the sustainability, quality and safety of agriculture science and crop solutions. Technologies enable farmers to make better use of limited agricultural resources.

Based in Cary, NC, Atticus, LLC is an American-owned and independently operated company. Driven by grassroots experience, Atticus focuses on long-term decisions that benefit retail distribution, the beautification of surroundings and the protection of essential infrastructure.