Public Notice — Plant Breeders' Rights Applications (45-Day Opposition Period) by Ministry of National Food Security & Research
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Issuer: Government of Pakistan — Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR) Registry, Ministry of National Food Security & Research.
Purpose: The PBR Registry has received applications for the grant of Plant Breeders' Rights for a list of plant varieties submitted by public research institutes and private seed companies. Interested parties may inspect the particulars of these applications and file oppositions or cancellation petitions as provided under the Plant Breeders' Rights Act, 2016.
| Key details | Information |
|---|---|
| Who may file | Any person with grounds to oppose or seek cancellation under the Plant Breeders' Rights Act, 2016 |
| Opposition / submission period | Within 45 days from publication of this notice |
| Where to view applications | Departmental website: www.pbrr.gov.pk |
| Representative applicants (examples) | Nuclear Institute for Agriculture & Biology (NIAB), National Agricultural Research institutions (e.g. NARC), Yuksel Seeds Asia Pvt. Ltd., private seed companies and crop research centres |
Action required: Persons intending to oppose or seek cancellation should submit their written opposition within the statutory 45-day period to the Plant Breeders' Rights Registry as specified under the Act. For further updates and full particulars of the listed varieties and applicant organizations, please visit the PBR Registry website at www.pbrr.gov.pk.
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