Frequently asked questions

  • How are the annual fee levels set?
  • Which are the fees concerning the lodgment of an appeal?
  • Can the deadline for payment be extended?
  • How can we get copies of debit notes or a statement of our account (or a list of outstanding invoices)?
  • How do I change financial details (financial address, email address, financial client, PO number, grouping of debit notes…)?
  • Is it possible to indicate our VAT number on CPVO debit and credit notes?
  • Is it possible to pay several annual fees for one variety at once?
  • Can these documents be issued in any language?
  • Does the database contain information from EU countries only?
  • How do I know that my variety denomination is suitable?
  • How to register a transfer of CPVR ownership?
  • How to surrender a right / to withdraw an application?
  • I need certified documents or an extract of register for filing an application out of the European Union or for priority purposes, how can I request these documents to the CPVO?
  • In which language can I file an application for Community plant variety rights and other supporting documents?
  • Is it possible to change the variety denomination of a granted variety?
  • Under which cicumstance do I need a procedural representative?
  • What are Community Plant Variety Rights? What are the advantages of applying for a Community Plant Variety Right?
  • What are the different forms of acknowledgement of receipt of an application?
  • What are the effects of a Community Plant Variety Right?