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How to check for existing plant variety rights


It pays to check if your plant variety is original before you apply for a variety right or before you market your variety:

  • There is no point in applying for plant variety right registration if it is not original or may be seen as similar to a registered plant variety right;
  • The owner of a registered plant variety right can take legal action against anyone trying to market an identical variety.


How can I check that my variety is new?

Start by searching the New Zealand Plant Variety Rights database of New Zealand Plant Variety Rights. If you need help please contact us.

Last updated 19 September 2008