Plant variety protection (PVP) is an important tool for breeding companies to protect their new varieties. Studies have shown that having an effective system of plant variety protection in a country encourages the development of new varieties of plants, and contributes to the development of agriculture and horticulture for the benefit of society. For many years, the Netherlands Inspection Service for Horticulture (Naktuinbouw) is offering a course to learn more about PVP and how best to apply it within a breeding company. Seed World Europe checked in with Laura Piñán González, International Project Coordinator at Naktuinbouw to find out what changes have been made to their PVP course.
"The course 'Plant Breeders' Rights for Food Security and Economic Development' provides an in-depth understanding of the key aspects of the UPOV Plant Variety Protection (PVP) system. It covers the importance and benefits of a plant breeders' rights system, the legal framework, the UPOV convention, administrative processes, a detailed analysis of the technical aspects of DUS (Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability) examination, and the enforcement of rights and exemptions."
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