Disclaimer for APSA Plant Variety Protection (PVP) Fact Sheets:
The Plant Variety Protection (PVP) Fact Sheets for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are drafted by the APSA Standing Committee on Intellectual Property Rights & Biodiversity (SC IPR&Biodiversity) as an information sharing for its members.
1. These fact sheets are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal, professional, or regulatory advice. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information at the time of publication, the laws, regulations, and procedures governing PVP are subject to continuous change and interpretation. The Asian and Pacific Seed Alliance (APSA), its SC on IPR & Biodiversity, and the contributing Seed Associations and PVP Offices accept no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or outdated information contained within these documents. Users rely on the information provided in these fact sheets at their own risk.
2.The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive statement of the law or procedures in any country and should not be relied upon as such. It is strongly recommended that users seek qualified legal or professional advice from official national PVP Offices or relevant authorities for specific guidance before making any business or legal decisions based on this information.
3.National PVP regulations and administrative procedures are dynamic and may be amended, updated, or reinterpreted. Consequently, there may be a time lag between a regulatory change and the subsequent update of these fact sheets. APSA and the SC on IPR&Biodiversity are not responsible for any consequences arising from such delays or from any overlooked inaccuracies that may remain after the review process.
4.For the most current, accurate, and authoritative information, users must verify all details directly with the official PVP Office or relevant governmental agency in the respective country. The contact information provided in the fact sheets is a starting point for such verification.
5.APSA encourages its members and other users to notify the APSA Secretariat (Xiaofeng@apsaseed.org) of any identified inaccuracies or significant regulatory changes to assist in keeping these resources up-to-date for the benefit of all members. By accessing and using these PVP Fact Sheets, the user acknowledges and agrees to the terms of this disclaimer.
This VDO helps to educate about an importance of plant breeders' rights to ensure the food security and to fight the seed piracy. “By selling illegally reproduced seeds, you run the very real and immediate risk of violating PVP laws, but also putting at risk the profits of the farmer and the seed trade. Plant variety protection is a legal tool for innovators to protect their innovations and to stop seed piracy.” Together we can fight against seed piracy with our integrity!