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New version Explanatory Notes on Essentially Derived Varieties

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New version Explanatory Notes on Essentially Derived Varieties

After four years of debate, the UPOV Council, adopted the new Explanatory Notes on Essentially Derived Varieties (EDV). These new notes replaced the version of 2017. In general terms, it can be said that the “umbrella” or scope of protection of the right of the initial variety has been increased.

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UPOV E-PVP Exchange Module

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UPOV E-PVP Exchange Module

During the UPOV Council on October 27th 2023 Marien Valstar signed the agreement for the use of UPOV E PVP. Marien Valstar is the representative of the Netherlands in the UPOV Council.

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Gazette of the Board for plant varieties October 2023

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Gazette of the Board for plant varieties October 2023

The Gazette is the government publication sheet. The new Gazette is published every month.

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Proposed application fees plant breeders' rights and admission and DUS-testing 2024

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Proposed application fees plant breeders' rights and admission and DUS-testing 2024

Proposed fees 2024

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VCU now also possible for Hemp varieties for the production of seed and oil from seed

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VCU now also possible for Hemp varieties for the production of seed and oil from seed

VCU now also possible for Hemp varieties for the production of seed and oil from seed

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Uniformity requirements acceptance of organic varieties of some vegetable and agricultural crops adjusted

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Uniformity requirements acceptance of organic varieties of some vegetable and agricultural crops adjusted

From July 1, 2023, two new implementing directives for acceptance of some organically grown varieties of agricultural and vegetable crops entered into force in the EU. This makes it possible to submit organic varieties of some vegetable and agricultural crops with adapted uniformity requirements for admission to the Board for plant varieties.

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Prolongation September 2023

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Prolongation September 2023

This year, varieties registered in 2008, 2009 and 2015 can apply for prolongation. This also applies to all varieties of potato and sugar beet registered before 2015.

 

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Gazette August 2023

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Gazette August 2023

The Gazette is the government publication sheet. The new Gazette is published every month.

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Applying for prolongation if there is a representative

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Applying for prolongation if there is a representative

Possibility to apply for prolongation (renewal of registration of a vegetable or agricultural variety) when there is a representative. This year, varieties registered in 2008, 2009 and 2015 can apply for prlongation. This also applies to all varieties of potato and sugar beet registered before 2015.

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