Board for plant varieties

We are here to grant plant breeders' rights and for the listing of plant varieties

Online application Dutch Variety Register
Gazette November 2023 published

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Gazette November 2023 published

The Gazette is the government publication sheet. The new Gazette is published every month.

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Reminder prolongation 2023

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Reminder prolongation 2023

This message is a reminder of the Board for plant varieties that the closing date for applications for prolongation for the registration of plant varieties is 31 December 2023.

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New version Explanatory Notes on Essentially Derived Varieties

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New version Explanatory Notes on Essentially Derived Varieties

After four years of debate, the UPOV Council, adopted the new Explanatory Notes on Essentially Derived Varieties (EDV). These new notes replaced the version of 2017. In general terms, it can be said that the “umbrella” or scope of protection of the right of the initial variety has been increased.

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About the board for plantvarieties

The Board for Plant Varieties is an independent administrative body and the only body in the Netherlands responsible for granting plant breeders' rights and admitting plant varieties and stands. The Board is supported by Team Support, which is part of Naktuinbouw.