Protection of New Plant Varieties Act No. 634 of 2004. Country/Territory Malaysia Document type Legislation Date 2004 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the protection of the rights of breeders of new plant varieties, and the recognition and protection of contribution made by farmers, local communities and indigenous people towards the creation of new plant varieties; to encourage investment in and development of the breeding of new plant varieties in both public and private sectors; and to provide for related matters. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Agricultural development Breeders' rights/farmers' rights Institution Intellectual property rights/patents Plant production Plant variety Planting material/seeds Registration Special fund Subsidy/incentive Basic legislation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes The Act is not yet in force. Abstract The present Act provides for the protection of the rights of breeders of new plant varieties, the recognition and protection of contributing farmers, local communities and indigenous people, supporting, funding and encouraging investment in and development of new plant varieties in both public and private sectors. Full text English Website www.agc.gov.my References - Legislation Implemented by Protection of New Plant Varieties Regulations, 2008. Legislation | Malaysia | 2008 Keyword: Plant variety, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Registration, Royalties/fees, Intellectual property rights/patents Source: FAO, FAOLEX Protection of New Plant Varieties (Prescribed Size of Holding) Regulations, 2008. Legislation | Malaysia | 2008 Keyword: Plant protection, Plant variety Source: FAO, FAOLEX