CPVR (Community Plant Variety Rights)

Community Plant Variety Rights (CPVR) protect new plant varieties in Europe. This legal framework allows breeders to gain exclusive rights over their new plant varieties, preventing others from producing or selling them without permission for a set period (usually 25 years for woody plants and 30 years for others). In return, breeders must provide information about the variety, contributing to agricultural diversity and innovation. CPVR encourages investment in plant breeding, supporting farmers and the agricultural industry by ensuring they have access to new, improved crop varieties that can enhance yield, disease resistance, and adaptability.