Seeds themselves are not protected by intellectual property rights. However, there may be other forms of intellectual property rights on seeds, such as the right to new plant varieties or patents. These intellectual property rights may be obtained through seed improvement or specific cultivation methods, so that seeds are no longer free and suitable for planting. In this case, the seeds may be protected by law and need to comply with relevant laws and regulations.
In addition, free and suitable seeds are usually restricted by agricultural regulations and quarantine measures. These regulations and measures are aimed at protecting crops from pests and diseases and ensuring the quality and safety of crops. Therefore, farmers need to abide by relevant agricultural regulations and quarantine measures to ensure the legal use and planting of seeds.
Generally speaking, free and suitable seeds are not protected by law, but may be protected by other forms of intellectual property rights, and they need to comply with agricultural regulations and quarantine measures. Therefore, when using and planting free and suitable seeds, farmers and users are advised to understand the relevant laws and requirements, and use and treat seeds according to regulations.