UPOV

UPOV, the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants, is an organization that helps protect the rights of plant breeders. It establishes international rules so breeders can register new plant varieties and prevent others from copying or using their creations without permission. This encourages innovation by allowing inventors to benefit from their work. UPOV's system makes it easier for countries to recognize and enforce plant breeders’ rights, promoting the development of improved, diverse, and commercially valuable plant varieties worldwide.