Law No. 672 “On protection of plant varieties”. Country/Territory Tajikistan Document type Legislation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant variety Breeders' rights/farmers' rights Intellectual property rights/patents Certification Institution Basic legislation Geographical area Asia, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract This Law regulates legal protection of plant varieties, setting forth legal grounds for submittal and protection of plant breeders. It shall be applicable to plant varieties, determined and listed by the authorized institution within at maximum 10 years since entry into force of this Law. Authorized public institution shall be responsible for keeping Register of plant varieties and granting access thereto, expert opinion related to applications, and issuance of certification in case of conformity of plant variety to the established requirements. The following criteria shall be set forth for breeders in relation to new plant varieties: (a) newness; (b) distinguishability; (c) homogeneity; and (d) stability. Full text Russian Website www.wipo.int References - Legislation Repeals Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on selection achievements of agricultural crops (No. 118 of 1995). Legislation | Tajikistan | 1995 (2002) Keyword: Plant production, Plant variety, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Contract/agreement, Planting material/seeds, Intellectual property rights/patents Source: FAO, FAOLEX