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Meeting of the EESC Section (NAT) - Orientation debate on Plants obtained by New Genomic Techniques with CPVO's contributions

In the context of the development of its opinion on Plants produced by new genomic techniques , linked to the recently published EC proposal for a new Regulation , the Section for Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment ( NAT Section ) of the European Economic and Social Committee ( EESC ) held an orientation debate with its Members on Thursday 7 September 2023 in Brussels.

To support this debate, several experts and stakeholders were invited to share their views on the “Characteristics and impacts of plants obtained by New Genomic Techniques, and proposed regulatory way...
11 September 2023
CPVO President Francesco Mattina's key participation in MEP Christophe Clergeau's visit to IRHS: fostering innovation and sustainability

Developing continuous knowledge and staying at the forefront of research advancements is the daily bread of an agency like the CPVO. Today provided an opportunity for Member of the European Parliament Christophe Clergeau to be a part of this, as he visited the IRHS (Institute of Research in Horticulture and Seeds) to meet with researchers working on genome editing.

The IRHS is a Joint Research Unit (UMR 1345) under the supervision of INRAE, the Rennes-Angers Agro Institute and the University of Angers.

The visit allowed him to understand the techniques, applications, and...
08 September 2023
Official Announcement
Official Publications 4.2023

The official Gazette of the CPVO has been published and is available for free in electronic format only (PDF).

You may download the gazette from the Gazette page .

16 August 2023
Unlocking Innovation: SME Fund Offers IP Protection Vouchers and Exclusive Webinars!

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.

For the first time, the SME Fund also helps SMEs to apply for protection with the Community Plant Variety Office, with the aim of stimulating innovation, development, and investment in this sector.

To learn more about the mechanism, watch this short videos in French , Spanish , and...
25 July 2023
Technical Announcement
CPVO's Notes for Applicants: update 2023

The CPVO Notes for Applicants have been updated to reflect the amended fees regulation in June 2023 and they are available in 6 languages.

Updated amounts of the fees (amended fees regulation June 2023) are now integrated in this document: Annexes 2 and 3 of the Notes for applicants.

20 July 2023
Official Announcement
"Announcement n° 5/2023 of the Community Plant Variety Office. Decision of the President on specific fees"

15 June 2023
Technical Announcement
Announcement n◦ 3/2023 of the Community Plant Variety Office. Decision of the Administrative Council of the Community Plant Variety Office on test guidelines 30/05/2023

Technical examinations which are initiated or are to be approved by the Community Plant Variety Office must be performed in accordance with the test guidelines which have been adopted by the Administrative Council. Technical examinations started prior to the decision are not affected unless otherwise announced. The plant species concerned as well as the date of the decision are accordingly published in the Official Gazette of the Office. The technical protocol can be consulted through the website of the Office, or upon request can be transmitted by the Office. Technical questionnaires for...
15 June 2023
Official Announcement
Official Publications 3.2023

The official Gazette of the CPVO has been published and is available for free in electronic format only (PDF).

You may download the gazette from the Gazette page .

15 June 2023
Fees increase

Starting from July 1, 2023, due to several economic factors, it has become necessary to adjust the fees associated with our various services.

In the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis, combined with the recent peak in energy costs and the surge of inflation across Europe, the CPVO and our network of Examination Offices have encountered substantial cost increases, spanning across technical examinations, infrastructure, and labor costs.

The decision to adjust these fees has been judiciously considered to comply with the need for sustainable funding for the Agency.

We...
12 June 2023
Technical Announcement
"Guide to Retained EU Plant Variety Rights under UK Legislation: How to Confirm, Surrender or Transfer Rights"

Following the withdrawal agreement of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU), the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has informed the CPVO with regard to titles currently in force in the United Kingdom in this way:

Varieties with EU Plant Variety Rights granted by the CPVO and effective on 31 December 2020 continue to be protected under UK legislation in the UK for their remaining lifespan and are referred to as Retained EU Plant Variety Rights.

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) advises that holders of Retained EU Plant Variety Rights confirm that...
08 May 2023
Communication
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
Technical Announcement
Announcement n◦ 2/2023 of the Community Plant Variety Office. Decision of the Administrative Council of the Community Plant Variety Office on test guidelines 31/03/2023

Technical examinations which are initiated or are to be approved by the Community Plant Variety Office must be performed in accordance with the test guidelines which have been adopted by the Administrative Council. Technical examinations started prior to the decision are not affected unless otherwise announced. The plant species concerned as well as the date of the decision are accordingly published in the Official Gazette of the Office. The technical protocol can be consulted through the website of the Office, or upon request can be transmitted by the Office. Technical questionnaires for...
17 April 2023