UPOV
Explore the official UPOV site to learn how we protect plant varieties with unique legal tools, serving as the international standard for breeders' rights.
Overview of UPOV Office
The International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1961 to provide an effective system of plant …
UPOV Introduction
What is UPOV? The International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) is an intergovernmental organization based in Geneva, Switzerland. UPOV was established in …
UPOV FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions about Plant Variety …
Under the UPOV system, breeders decide the conditions and limitations under which they authorize the exploitation of their protected varieties. Can farmers, for instance, be allowed to …
PVP Statistics | Data and Trends in Plant Variety Protection
Discover data and trends in plant variety protection, showing UPOV’s global impact on agriculture and the development of new plant varieties.
Explanatory Notes on the UPOV Convention
The Explanatory Notes provide guidance and information on how the provisions of the UPOV Convention can be understood and applied to breeders, farmers and other stakeholders.
Guidelines and Resources for Plant Variety Protection
Access our resources designed to help government officials, experts and breeders navigate the different components of UPOV standards.
Information Documents
Discover a range of information documents on plant breeding and protection, fostering a deeper understanding of UPOV's role in international agriculture.
Case Studies | Plant Variety Protection
Read case studies showing the impact of plant variety protection on agriculture, highlighting practices of UPOV members and policy outcomes.
PLUTO Search: Information on Plant Varieties
Use UPOV Search tool to access extensive data and information on a wide range of plant varieties, fostering global agricultural advancements.