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January 2024 will see a focal moment in the field of Plant Variety Rights (PVRs) Enforcement. Organized by the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), this seminar is set to take place on the 15th and 16th of January.

The workshop, representing a cornerstone event under the European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights, is poised to bring together a diverse group of participants. Customs officers, anti-fraud food authority staff, and representatives from the agricultural and horticultural sectors will

Essen, Germany — The Community Plant Variety Office is pleased to announce its continued participation in the globally acclaimed IPM ESSEN 2024 (International Trade Fair for Plants, Technology, Floristry, and Garden Features). This marks another year in a long-standing tradition for the CPVO, which will share a joint booth with its national partners Bundessortenamt (Germany), Naktuinbouw (The Netherlands), GEVES (France), and COBORU (Poland). 

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IPM is scheduled to take place from January 23 to 26, 2024, in Essen, Germany. It offers a unique opportunity

We would like to inform you that the CPVO will be closed on the following

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 there

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

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