🔊Important Announcement! 📢
In the wake of the UK's withdrawal from the EU, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has provided critical information to the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) regarding existing titles in the UK.
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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/CPVOTweets/status/1661313942512173056
🌱To clarify, varieties with EU Plant Variety Rights granted by the CPVO and valid until December 31, 2020, will continue to enjoy protection under UK legislation throughout their remaining lifespan. These are termed as 'Retained EU Plant Variety Rights.'
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/CPVOTweets/status/1661313946161233920
💻On our website you can find the list of Retained EU Plant Variety Rights, and the relevant forms: https://lnkd.in/dxKQxJD9
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/CPVOTweets/status/1661313947876638720
🧾The APHA suggests that holders of Retained EU Plant Variety Rights ascertain their intention to maintain their rights under UK legislation or decide to relinquish them.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/CPVOTweets/status/1661313949428531200
❗️Important note for breeders! 📝If you wish to hold a Retained EU Plant Variety Right under UK legislation beyond January 1, 2024, be prepared to furnish additional information beyond what was provided for the EU data transfer.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/CPVOTweets/status/1661313951051677696
ℹ️ Please be aware that the UK authorities are solely responsible for this procedure. You can find more details and guidance about the process on the official APHA website: https://lnkd.in/ecvg45ja
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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/CPVOTweets/status/1661313953119518720