4 Reasons 4 Plant Variety Protection

Plant Variety Rights (PVR) are a type of intellectual property right granted to developers of new plant varieties. These rights give exclusive control over the propagation and commercialisation of that variety for a specified period (usually 20 to 25 years, depending on the crop and jurisdiction).

Securing PVR protect and maximise the potential of your innovations. PVR help ensure your contributions to the industry are recognised and that you fully benefit from your hard work.

This guide is provided by the CPVO, the European Union agency responsible for granting PVR in Europe.