Plant Variety Protection: Securing Intellectual Property Rights for New Plant Varieties
Plant breeders, including nurseries, cultivators, and agricultural developers, regularly create new plant varieties that can carry substantial commercial value. Protecting these innovations as intellectual property is essential for maximizing their potential. The Plant Variety Protection Act (PVPA) (7 U.S.C. §§ 2321 et seq.) provides legal rights to breeders of new plant varieties. Administered by the Plant Variety Protection Office (PVPO),
Josh Zetlin
June 23, 2025