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Plant breeders' rights: application

Form to apply for plant breeders' rights of a new variety of plant.

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Plant breeders’ rights are a form of intellectual property designed specifically to protect new varieties of plants.

This form should be completed to apply for legal rights over new varieties of plants you have developed. Please refer to the guidance notes at the end of the form.

For further information, see the guidance on plant breeders’ rights.

Published 1 October 2014
Last updated 22 December 2020 + show all updates
  1. Updated the PVS7 form.

  2. Replaced the application form (PVS7).

  3. New application form and guidance on how to complete it.

  4. Data protection statement updated on the forms.

  5. Updated forms

  6. First published.