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Ministerial Decree No. 2341 of 2003 on the establishment of the "Protection of Plant Varieties" office.

Country/Territory
Egypt
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant protection Plant variety Institution Planting material/seeds Plant production
Geographical area
Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Abstract

This Decree provides for the establishment of the “Protection of Plant Varieties” office as part of the central Department of seeds’ examination and approval in agricultural services’ sector implementing the Ministerial Decree No. 492 of 2003. This office will receive, examine, and inspect applications for Plant protection then grants the breeder’s right certificate of new Plant varieties according to the conditions specified in the Ministerial Decree No. 82 of 2002.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Resolution No. 492 of 2003 establishing the Plant Species Protection Office.

Legislation | Egypt | 2003

Keyword: Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Certification, Plant protection, Registration, Institution, Intellectual property rights/patents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 82 of 2002 issuing the protection of intellectual property rights Law.

Legislation | Egypt | 2002

Keyword: Intellectual property rights/patents, Plant protection, Plant variety, Certification, Registration, Offences/penalties, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX