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Plant Variety Rights
It is possible to register and protect new plant varieties in
New Zealand. This protection extends to virtually any kind of plant
which fulfills the criteria of being new, distinct, homogeneous and
stable. The monopoly afforded to a plant variety right owner
includes the exclusive right to produce propagating material of the
protected variety. In some cases this monopoly extends to the
fruit, flowers or other products of the variety for sale.
For more detailed information on plant variety rights click
on the headings below, or visit our plant variety rights expertise
page.