Intellectual Property in Iran - Plant Variety Protection Act, 2003

Plant Variety Protection Act, 2003

See also: Agriculture in Iran and International Plant Protection Convention

In order to protect plant varieties, a distinct legislation entitled was adopted in 2003. In accordance with the Act on the Registration of Plant Varieties and the Control and Certification of Seed and Plant, plant varieties which are deemed new, can be registered and protected. Further, by virtue of Article 5 of the Act, cultivated plant varieties are granted protection and the exclusive right of economic exploitation thereof is accorded to their breeders for 18 years at most.

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