Application for Variety Protection and Examination Procedure
When a breeder applies for PVP and the all the information is put on the table, KSVS first examines for novelty and denomination and then it conducts the DUS examination.
Validity of Variety Protection Right
When a breeder registers for variety protection right, he is granted exclusive commercial right under law for 20 years (25 years with fruit trees and forest trees) from the registration date.
When the protection period is expired, the corresponding variety is available to anybody.
When the protection period is expired, the corresponding variety is available to anybody.
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10,524
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Number of registration in total 7,731
Variety Protection Counseling Center
Provides counseling for civil affairs regarding PVP assist when the case of infringement occurred.
