1. Uniqueness: In order to obtain the protection of variety law, plant varieties must be unique, that is, they are significantly different from known varieties. This means that varieties must go through specific breeding or genetic improvement procedures to show their differences from related varieties in physiology, morphology, biological characteristics or composition.
2. Novelty: Before submitting the application for variety protection, plant varieties cannot be sold or disclosed publicly. Varieties must be kept secret before submitting applications to ensure their novelty.
3. Easy to distinguish: Plant varieties should be easy to distinguish, that is, they are significantly different from other existing varieties in key features used for identification and identification.
4. Adaptability: Plant varieties should have good adaptability, that is, adapt to specific ecological environment and planting conditions, and show good growth, reproduction and stability.
5. Reproducibility: Plant varieties should be reproducible, that is, their key characteristics can be maintained in different environments through vegetative propagation or other propagation methods.
The purpose of variety law is to encourage breeding activities and promote the progress and development of crops by protecting the uniqueness and innovation of plant varieties. It provides exclusive rights for breeders, enables them to control and make use of their innovations, and provides more varieties and high-quality crop choices for agricultural producers and growers. In addition, the variety law also promotes international exchanges and cooperation around the world.
How to protect your own varieties?
1. registered varieties: cultivate new plant varieties, and register them with relevant institutions or registration authorities, so as to obtain legal protection. After successful registration, you will have the exclusive right to control and use the variety for a period of time.
2. Security measures: Before the variety registration, you can take security measures and take your own variety as a trade secret. This includes controlling the disclosure of variety information, planting process and other key features to ensure that only necessary people know.
3. Contract protection: sign contracts with partners, growers or buyers to clarify the ownership, use rights and confidentiality obligations of varieties. A contract can protect your interests and ensure that others will not use or spread your variety without authorization.
4. Technical protection: If your variety has special breeding or planting technology, you can take relevant measures to prevent others from using this technology to breed or plant your variety without authorization. This may include specific production and sales procedures, technology patents or other security measures.
5. Monitoring and law enforcement: Protecting varieties is an ongoing process. You need to closely monitor the market and pay attention to whether anyone uses your variety without authorization. If infringement is found, legal action can be taken to seek legal protection and compensation.
6. Expand market share: In addition to legal protection, you can also protect your own varieties by establishing a good market reputation and brand awareness. Providing high-quality seeds or plants and establishing a stable cooperative relationship with growers can reduce unauthorized use and dissemination.
Please note that different countries and regions may have different laws and regulations on plant variety protection. Please take corresponding protective measures according to your local laws and regulations and consult professional legal advice.