| 1. | 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. |
| 2. | What rights does PBR give me? | PBR confers upon the holder the right to stop others using the PBR in the country in which the PBR is registered. |
| 3. | Does PBR need to be registered? | Yes. |
| 4. | Does PBR operate 'worldwide'? | 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. |
| 5. | How long does PBR last? |
PBR lasts:
- in relation to trees and vines, for 25 years, and
- in relation to other plants, for 20 years.
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| 6. | How do I search existing PBR to see if my new plant variety will be sufficiently new and distinctive to be registered? | You can search for a PBR on IP Australia's website. |
| 7. | How do I make an application for PBR? | 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 for you. |
