European Communities (Legal Protection of Biotechnological Inventions) Regulations, 2000 (S.I. No. 247 of 2000). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant production Biotechnology Intellectual property rights/patents Breeders' rights/farmers' rights Plant variety Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes These Regulations shall come into operation on 30 July 2000. Abstract The purpose of these Regulations is to give statutory effect in the State to the requirements of Directive 98/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the legal protection of biotechnological inventions. Inventions in the field of biotechnology must meet patentability requirements in the same way as inventions in other technical areas. The Regulations contain a non-exclusive list of subject-matter which are considered patentable and non-patentable. The Regulations include provision Full text English Website www.ucc.ie References - Legislation Implements Act on Plant Varieties (Proprietary Rights) (No. 24 of 1980). Legislation | Ireland | 1980 (2000) Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant production, Intellectual property rights/patents, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Plant variety, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Directive 98/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the legal protection of biotechnological inventions. Legislation | European Union | 1998 Keyword: Intellectual property rights/patents, Biotechnology, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Plant variety, Royalties/fees, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Act on Plant Varieties (Proprietary Rights) (No. 24 of 1980). Legislation | Ireland | 1980 (2000) Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant production, Intellectual property rights/patents, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Plant variety, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX