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SEEDLAW LAW FIRM is a specialized team of lawyers, attorneys, and business advisors with over 20 years of experience in plant variety rights protection.
We help clients secure comprehensive protection for their plant varieties with minimal risk.
Our expertise in plant variety rights streamlines registration processes and effectively protects breeders' rights in Ukraine and internationally.
We work with international and domestic clients registering rights in Ukraine, as well as breeders seeking protection in the EU, Kazakhstan, Egypt, and other jurisdictions.
Why Choose Us
Deep Expertise
Comprehensive knowledge of plant variety registration legislation with agile responses to regulatory changes. Your applications always meet current requirements
Transparent & Efficient
Fixed-fee registration support in Ukraine with no hidden costs or delays. Ongoing rights maintenance included. Clear communication and predictable timelines guaranteed
Proactive Representation
We resolve issues before they become problems and represent your interests at every stage—from initial filing to final grant and beyond
Strategic Partnership
Twenty years of experience means practical insights that protect your competitive edge. We develop protection strategies aligned with your business goals, not just paperwork
Global Reach, Local Expertise
Seamless multi-jurisdictional filings. Deep local knowledge ensures efficient registration
Scientific & Legal Expertise
We speak the language of breeders. By combining legal precision with deep agronomic understanding, we ensure your technical data perfectly supports your intellectual property protection.
Registration of a plant variety in Ukraine
is the process of official recognition and certification by the State via entering the data on variety into the State Registers.
In Ukraine the following rights to varieties may be acquired:
Personal non-property rights (moral rights) to a plant variety
Intellectual property rights to a plant variety (PBR)
Intellectual property rights to the dissemination of plant varieties (NL)
Suitability Criteria of a Variety for the Acquisition of Intellectual Property Rights
Novelty
Distinctness
Uniformity
Stabillity
Requirements for the State Registration of the Variety (NL)
Key elements for a successful registration
Before initiating the procedure, we ensure three components are ready to guarantee a smooth process:
Technical Questionnaire (TQ).
We assist in preparing TQs to match the DUS test guidelines perfectly, minimizing risks during official testing.
Seed Sample Logistics.
Timely delivery of high-quality samples is mandatory. We support the delivery process to ensure your seeds reach the testing station on time.
Adherence to deadlines.
We monitor specific submission windows for winter, spring, and other crop types to ensure you don’t lose a growing season.
The procedure of registration of plant varieties in Ukraine
Issuance & Certification
Issuance of a patent for a plant variety and/or a certificate of state registration of a plant variety and/or a certificate of authorship for plant variety
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