Plant Breeders Rights' Regulations (No. 294 of 1978).

Subject

Cultivated plants

Keyword

Plant production Plant variety Registration Intellectual property rights/patents Breeders' rights/farmers' rights Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Entry into force on 1 April 1978.

Abstract

These Regulations, made under the Plant Varieties and Seeds Act 1964, as amended, prescribe the form and manner in which applications are to be made for grants and plant breeders' rights. Provision is made for the granting of compulsory licences. These compulsory licences are granted in cases in which reasonable terms for licences cannot otherwise be obtained from the holder of rights. All parties concerned are given the right to make representations to the Controller of the Plant Variety Rights office established under the Act. Particulars of the application for a licence and decisions made by the Controller are published in the Official Gazette. Provision is made also for the selection of names for plant varieties and the keeping of a register which is open for inspection by the public. (24 regulations completed by 3 Schedules)

Full text

English

Website

www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Plant Variety and Seeds Act 1964 (Chapter 14).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1964 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant production, Biosecurity, Plant variety, Registration, Intellectual property rights/patents, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Institution, Court/tribunal, Vegetables/legumes, Planting material/seeds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Plant Breeders' Rights (Naming and Fees) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 648 of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Plant production, Plant variety, Registration, Intellectual property rights/patents, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX