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 Protection of plant varieties |
1. Protection
Protection of plant varieties in Germany and Europe
German registration procedure for plant varieties with the Federal Office for Plant Varieties
European registration procedure for plant varieties with the Community Office for Plant Varieties
Representation in appeal proceedings with/at the offices for plant varieties
2. Searches
Searches in the case of conflicting rights to plant varieties and evaluation of results
Clarification of legal status
3. Management
Monitoring of annual renewal fee payments to the Federal Office for Plant Varieties and the Community Office for Plant Varieties
4. Enforcement and defense of protective rights to plant varieties
Enforcement of rights ensuing from registered protective rights to plant varieties in infringement proceedings in the civil courts
Raising of objections to the granting of a protective right to a plant variety
5. Client Education
Lectures on protective rights to plant varieties at clients’ premises or at trade fairs
Training of clients’ staff in the laws relating to protective rights to plant varieties
Client information on questions relating to laws on protective rights to plant varieties via our regular “Newsletter”
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