Plant Breeder's Rights
/ˈplænt ˈbriːdərz raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal rights granted to breeders of new plant varieties to control the propagation and commercialization of their creations.
The farmer applied for plant breeder's rights to protect his new tomato variety.
Forms
- plant breeder's right
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Commentary
Plant breeder's rights supplement patent law by specifically protecting new plant varieties, often with different application and protection terms.
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