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Recap from Brussels: Vegetable Expert's Meeting 2023

Last week, our dedicated team from the Plant Variety Expertise Unit participated in the 2023 Vegetable Expert Meeting. Special thanks to the European Commission and DG Sante for providing a state-of-the-art meeting room in Brussels.

This gathering brought together more than 20 vegetable experts from our network of examination offices and representants of Euroseeds, fostering meaningful and insightful discussions.

Over the course of November 15th and 16th a series of discussions unfolded, driving innovation and collaboration in the field of plant variety protection. While...
21 November 2023
Reinventing the Future of Plant Variety Innovation: CPVO's Strategic R&D Investments

At the heart of plant variety innovation within Europe, the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) is spearheading a transformative approach to research and development (R&D). With a well-funded R&D portfolio, our Agency is not just nurturing growth but also pioneering the standards of plant variety examination, setting a precedent for quality and precision.

From its creation, the Office has engaged in the improvement of DUS testing, notably by providing grants to its stakeholders for research and innovation activities. In this area, CPVO operates within a diverse ecosystem...
14 November 2023
The Evolution of Plant Variety Protection in the Era of New Breeding Techniques

On October 27, 2023, Orsola Lamberti, Legal Officer at the CPVO was among the panelists of a seminar organized by Assosementi in Bologna, Italy.

In light of the EU Commission's proposal on NGTs (New Genetic Technologies) dated July 5, 2023, the seminar aimed to provide plant innovators with an overview of the current protection tools available. The sessions delved into the opportunities, costs, benefits, best practices, and the potential for other parties to utilize protected materials. The seminar served as a platform for experts from academia, legal professions, and institutional...
27 October 2023
Official Announcement
Official Publications 5.2023

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 October 2023
CPVO updates at the Euroseeds Congress 2023

Today, as the Euroseeds Congress 2023 unfolds in Malta, the key topics are Seed Marketing Legislation, Plant breeding innovation, and New Genomic Techniques Legislation. The presence of the CPVO President resonates significantly amidst a congregation of seed industry stakeholders.

Within the Maize and Sorghum section, Francesco Mattina, President of the CPVO, will share essential updates with the audience, shedding light on significant aspects of the Agency. He will elaborate on the pivotal role that CPVO plays in advancing plant breeding innovation, a cornerstone for promoting...
16 October 2023
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 to...
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