Plant Variety Protection & Breeders’ Rights 2026 – UPOV, CPVO & EU Plant Variety Rights Strategy

Описание: In this expert webinar hosted by Dreyfus & associates, we examine how to secure Plant Variety Protection (PVP) and Breeders’ Rights in 2026 within the framework of UPOV, CPVO, and EU Plant Variety Rights (PVR).

As agricultural innovation accelerates and international markets expand, protecting new plant varieties has become a strategic intellectual property priority. A filing alone is not enough. Breeders, seed companies, agri-tech innovators, and investors must adopt a structured and forward-looking IP strategy.

This session covers:

• Legal requirements for obtaining Plant Variety Rights (distinctness, uniformity, stability – DUS criteria)
• Strategic filing before the CPVO (Community Plant Variety Office)
• International protection under the UPOV Convention
• Coordinating national and EU plant variety applications
• Managing enforcement and infringement risks
• Integrating plant variety rights within a broader IP portfolio strategy

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Speakers

Nathalie Dreyfus - Founder of Dreyfus
French Industrial Property Attorney
Court-appointed judicial expert before the French Supreme Court, specialised in trademarks
Judicial expert before the Paris Court of Appeal, specialised in trademarks and designs
Over two decades of experience in IP strategy and enforcement
Oversees firm’s strategic development, including Plant Variety Rights

Lucie Dolla - IP/IT Lawyer
Supports international clients on IP matters
Focus on Trademarks, Domain Names, and International Procedures
Involved in structuring Plant Variety Protection projects, coordinating documentation, and managing cross-border workflows for non-EU filings

Milena Dreyfu - IP/IT Lawyer
Dedicated to IP matters with a focus on Trademarks, Domain Names, and International Procedures
Key role in coordinating EU Plant Variety filing projects
Liaises with foreign correspondents and supervises procedural follow-up for cross-border protection

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Why watch this webinar replay?

Plant variety rights are critical assets for breeders, agricultural companies, seed producers, research institutions, and agri-tech innovators. A robust protection strategy strengthens exclusivity, enhances asset valuation, and reduces litigation risks in competitive global markets.

This webinar provides practical guidance for securing and managing plant variety protection in Europe and internationally.

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