EU Plant Variety Rights

EU Plant Variety Rights (PVR) are a legal protection system for new varieties of plants. If a breeder develops a unique plant variety, they can apply for these rights, which give them exclusive control over the production and sale of that variety for up to 25 years. This encourages innovation and investment in plant breeding, ensuring that breeders can benefit commercially from their work. To qualify, the variety must be distinct, uniform, and stable. PVR helps balance the interests of breeders with the need for farmers and consumers to access new and improved plant varieties.