Board for plant varieties took over the archive of mr. Paul van der Kooij
The Board for plant varieties recently took over the archive of mr. Paul van der Kooij
The Board for plant varieties took over the archive of mr. Paul van der Kooij
Paul was senior lecturer in intellectual property law at Leiden University and in that capacity made a huge contribution to the development, interpretation and discussion surrounding plant breeders' rights in recent decades.
His contributions where not only leading for the Netherlands, but were also authoritative and leading within the European Union and in UPOV circles.
The Board is pleased to be able to call itself the keeper of Paul's archive as of today. If you are interested in delving into Paul's archive, please contact the Board for plant varieties for an appointment.
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Prolongation 2026
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