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The CPVO is a European Union agency, which manages the European Union system of plant variety rights covering the 27 Member States.

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Plant breeding Success Stories: Highlands Potplants: Cultivating the Future of Plant Breeding

Highlands Potplants , a leading name in the cultivation of Agapanthus Amourette®, sheds light on their journey, challenges, and the role of the CPVO system in ensuring the protection of plant varieties. Here's an insight into their world.

Could you briefly describe the work of Highlands Potplants?

Highlands Potplants specializes in the cultivation of Agapanthus Amourette®. In addition to this, we also offer the Agapanthus Big with broad leaves. Our product range in Agapanthus is diverse, available in pots ranging from 13 to 40 in various colors. We manage...

26 September 2023

CPVO Introduces New Administrative Fees for Objection and Nullity Proceedings

The Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) has recently announced the implementation of new administrative fees for two specific procedures conducted through its E-Proceedings module. Commencing on 2 October 2023, MyPVR users intending to file an Objection against a candidate variety will be required to pay a fee of EUR 350. Similarly, those seeking to obtain a Nullity of a previously granted title will be subject to a fee of EUR 600.

The decision to introduce these fees comes in response to a noteworthy upsurge in the number and complexity of legal proceedings involving...

09 August 2023

Plant breeding Success Stories: Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarollo Agrario y Medioambiental (IMIDA)

In this second issue of plant breeding success stories we discuss the incredible success of a crossbreeding programs in creating new grapevine varieties that possess improved agronomic and oenological qualities, thereby enhancing the production of quality wine and promoting sustainable viticulture.

The programme was carried out by the Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarollo Agrario y Medioambiental , based in Southern Spain. The institute obtained the new ‘Calblanque’, ‘Calnegre’ and ‘Gebas’ varieties from crosses between ‘Monastrell’ and ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’, and the ‘...

04 August 2023

Ensuring the Continuity of Community Plant Variety Rights: Mitigating the Risk of Unintended Cancellations

Community Plant Variety Rights (CPVRs) play a vital role in protecting the intellectual property of plant breeders. However, recent trends have shown a concerning increase in undesired cancellations of CPVRs . This article aims to provide clarity and essential information to holders and the general public regarding the risks associated with non-payment of fees and the irreversible nature of cancellations.

Ángela Martínez , Legal Advisor at CPVO, explain the risks.

Q: What are the risks associated with non-payment of fees for CPVRs?

A: The non-...

03 August 2023
AIPPI's visit to the CPVO

AIPPI's First Deputy Reporter General Ralph Nack Concludes a Fruitful Visit to CPVO

Ralph Nack, the First Deputy Reporter General of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) , successfully concluded his highly anticipated visit to the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) today. This landmark event fostered collaboration, exchange of ideas, and explored opportunities in the field of plant variety protection.

During his visit, Mr. Nack engaged in a series of meetings and discussions with key representatives of CPVO, including its President and senior officials. The agenda included an exploration of shared challenges,...

06 July 2023
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Plant Breeding Success Stories: Nova Siri Genetics

This is the first article in a series titled 'Plant Breeding Success Stories,' which showcases our interviews with prominent figures in the plant breeding industry and in related fields. Through these interviews, you have an unique opportunity to learn about the people and companies that are shaping the future of plant breeding in the EU.

In this article, we introduce Nova Siri Genetics , an Italian small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) at the forefront of their sector. We delve into their research and experimentation endeavors, their perspective on the Green Deal, and their...

03 July 2023

SME Fund for community plant variety - How to apply

The SME Fund is a European Commission initiative implemented by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and will run from 23 January 2023 to 8 December 2023. This fund provides vouchers for intellectual property protection to small and medium-sized enterprises within the EU.

This year, 4 vouchers have been published:

Voucher 1 – IP scan – get up to EUR 1 350 on expert advice for your IP strategy;

Voucher 2 – trade marks and designs – save EUR 1 000 to use for eligible fees;

Voucher 3 – patents – save EUR 1 500 to use for eligible fees;...

27 April 2023

'The mechanism of PBR': Interview with Francesco Mattina

In occasion of the CPVO's joint stand at IPM Essen 2023, CPVO President Francesco Mattina was interviewed by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) for their latest publication: 'AIPH Special Edition 2023', which is focused on IPM Essen 2023.

AIPH is the global association for ornamental horticulture. Founded in 1948, its mission is to reignite and uphold an appreciation of plants and to build a world in which humanity, technology, and nature exist in a healthy and stable equilibrium. In 2018, AIPH acquired FCI (FloraCulture International) , the...

30 January 2023

IP Rights for Plants: Analysis of Intellectual Property Rights regarding plant-related innovation

The report " Intellectual Property Rights for Plants - Analysis of IP Rights regarding plant-related innovation: Plant variety Rights & Patents - How it works " has been prepared by Mr. Martin Ekvad on behalf of Växtnoden, which is a project of the Royal Swedish Academy of Foresty and Agriculture.

Martin Ekvad was President of the CPVO for 10 years (2011-2022). Prior to that he was the Head of the legal service of the CPVO. He has also worked as a lawyer at the law firm Linklaters in Brussels and Magnusson Whalin Law Firm in Stockholm.

The main purpose of this report is...

18 January 2023

CPVO: a new captain at the helm

An interview of Francesco Mattina, President of the CPVO, published in the European Seed magazine on 20 September 2022.

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21 September 2022

Movie on CPVO Activities