Plant Variety Rights
/ˈplænt vəˈraɪəti raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Exclusive rights granted to the breeder of a new plant variety to control its propagation and commercialization.
The farmer applied for plant variety rights to protect his new drought-resistant wheat strain.
Forms
- plant variety right
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Commentary
Plant variety rights typically require the variety to be novel, distinct, uniform, and stable; drafting should clearly specify the variety and scope of protection.
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