Plant Variety Protection
/ˈplænt vəˌraɪəti prəˈtɛkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal protection granted to the breeder of a new plant variety, conferring exclusive rights to produce and sell the variety for a specified period.
The company obtained plant variety protection to secure exclusive rights over its newly bred rose species.
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Commentary
Plant variety protection statutes differ internationally; drafting should specify scope and duration of exclusive rights clearly.
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