Practical Handbook of Plant Breeder´s Rights

[Gert Würtenberger, Karin Grau-Kuntz]

About this handbook

Introduction

Chapter I –  Object of Protection and Entitlement to PVR

I. What is protectable as a variety according to the UPOV Convention

1) The definition of the notion “variety” and its requirements

2) Material conditions for grant of a Plant Variety Right

• a) Requirements for DUS characteristics
• b) Type of characteristics
• c) Distinctness
• d) Uniformity
• e) Stability

3) Novelty

• a) Disposal of plant material
• b) Grace period
• c) Evidence

4) Differences between Plant Breeder´s Rights and Patent

II – Entitlement to PVR

Chapter II – Steps for Grant of Protection

1) Formal Requirements

• a) Application
• b) Description of the variety
• c) Variety denomination

2) Missing information 

3) Examination of Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability

• a) Basic Information: How the CPVO performs DUS examination
• b) Submission of plant material
• c) Performance of DUS Examination – Relevance of the Technical Protocols

4) Decision on the Application

(Chapter III – coming soon!)