European Union Plant Variety Office

The European Union Plant Variety Office (EU PVO) is the organization responsible for the registration and protection of new plant varieties within the EU. It ensures that breeders who develop unique, distinct, uniform, and stable plant varieties receive exclusive rights, encouraging innovation and diversity in agriculture. The office manages the EU Plant Variety Rights (PVR) system, facilitating the legal recognition of plant breeders' rights across member countries, and maintains a database of protected varieties. It promotes fair competition and access to high-quality plant material, supporting sustainable farming and horticulture throughout the European Union.