Proposed amendments to the Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations have been published in the Canada Gazette for publication. The proposed amendments would “narrow[] the scope of the farmers’ privilege exemption, extend[] the duration of PBR protection for certain crop kinds, and facilitat[e] access to the PBR framework through amendments that reduce burden and add flexibility.”
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Plant Breeders’ Rights
Canada has notified WIPO that Canada has ratified the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants. The treaty will enter into force on July 19, 2015 which follows the amendments earlier this year to the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act.
Amendments to Plant Breeders’ Rights Act
Changes to the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act received royal assent today. The legislation, Bill C-18, An Act to amend certain Acts relating to agriculture and agri-food, includes changes addressing the duration, scope and exceptions to the rights under the Act.