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What is meant by PBR?
| Plant breeder's rights (or PBR) describe the type of intellectual property right that protects new varieties of plants and trees.
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What rights does PBR give me?
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PBR confers upon the holder the right to stop others using the PBR in the country in which the PBR is registered.
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Does PBR need to be registered?
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Yes.
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Does PBR operate 'worldwide'?
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No. PBR can be registered in each country that is a member of an international treaty called International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants.
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How long does PBR last?
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PBR lasts:
- in relation to trees and vines, for 25 years, and
- in relation to other plants, for 20 years.
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How do I search existing PBR to see if my new plant variety will be sufficiently new and distinctive to be registered?
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You can search for a PBR on IP Australia's website.
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How do I make an application for PBR?
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You can file the application online or download an application form on IP Australia's website. You can also engage a 'qualified person' to file the application
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