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COVID-19 Crisis Resources

COVID-19 Crisis

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the green businesses worldwide are facing an unprecedented crisis. As a breeders' association, CIOPORA sees it as a part of its mission to assist its members and their colleagues, specifically but not limited to the area of the association's primary mandate. Please find below the CIOPORA COVID-19 response resources. This page will be continually updated in the coming days and weeks.

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COVID-19 PVP Office Updates

Many Plant Variety protection offices across the globe are reacting to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis by relaxing conditions and deadlines for ongoing PVP applications and PVP title maintenance. Please find updates on this topic below.

IP Australia's COVID-19 Relief Measures to End on March 31

IP Australia's COVID-19 Relief Measures to End on March 31

IP Australia's COVID-19 Relief Measures to End on March 31

Canberra, February 15 - IP Australia has announced that the arrangements to provide more time for PBR customers will be continued until...

Feb 19, 20211 min read

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US Plant Patent: AmericanHort and CIOPORA Request Waiver for Physical Document Filings

US Plant Patent: AmericanHort and CIOPORA Request Waiver for Physical Document Filings

US Plant Patent: AmericanHort and CIOPORA Request Waiver for Physical Document Filings

Background: In May 2020, USPTO temporarily opened its electronic patent filing system to plant patent applications to provide relief to...

Oct 1, 20201 min read

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CPVO's COVID-19 Relief Measures End on September 21

CPVO's COVID-19 Relief Measures End on September 21

CPVO's COVID-19 Relief Measures End on September 21

CPVO COVID-19 Relief Measures Cease on September 21.

Sep 21, 20201 min read

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UPDATE, Sept 14! IP Australia: Relief Measures for PBR Customers to Continue until October 31

UPDATE, Sept 14! IP Australia: Relief Measures for PBR Customers to Continue until October 31

UPDATE, Sept 14! IP Australia: Relief Measures for PBR Customers to Continue until October 31

IP Australia extends the COVID-19 relief measures for PBR, patents & trade mark holders and applicants until August 31, 2020.

Sep 14, 20202 min read

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Australia Amends PVR and Trademark Regulations to Allow for Fee Exemptions

Australia Amends PVR and Trademark Regulations to Allow for Fee Exemptions

Australia Amends PVR and Trademark Regulations to Allow for Fee Exemptions

Australia provides PBR and Trademark Registrars with powers to extend fees.

Jun 16, 20201 min read

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Argentina's INASE Extends Deadlines for Payments of Annual Fees

Argentina's INASE Extends Deadlines for Payments of Annual Fees

Argentina's INASE Extends Deadlines for Payments of Annual Fees

Argentina's INASE Extends Annual Fee Deadlines

Jun 15, 20201 min read

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Update, 3.6.20: SNICS Extends Deadlines, Accepts Online PVR Applications via Email and UPOV Prisma

Update, 3.6.20: SNICS Extends Deadlines, Accepts Online PVR Applications via Email and UPOV Prisma

Update, 3.6.20: SNICS Extends Deadlines, Accepts Online PVR Applications via Email and UPOV Prisma

Update, June 3 - The suspension of all procedural terms has been extended by SNICS until further notice. Mexico City, April 7 – Reacting...

Jun 3, 20201 min read

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SENADI Extends Deadlines for PBR Annual Fees amid COVID-19 Crisis

SENADI Extends Deadlines for PBR Annual Fees amid COVID-19 Crisis

SENADI Extends Deadlines for PBR Annual Fees amid COVID-19 Crisis

Ecuador's SENADI extends deadlines on payments of the Plant Breeders Rights annual fees.

May 18, 20201 min read

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China's MARA & NFGA: Deadline Relief for Parties to PVR Proceedings

China's MARA & NFGA: Deadline Relief for Parties to PVR Proceedings

China's MARA & NFGA: Deadline Relief for Parties to PVR Proceedings

Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) provides relief on PVR deadlines missed due COVID-19 outbreak.

May 6, 20202 min read

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CPVO Releases FAQs on COVID-19 Relief Measures for Breeders

CPVO Releases FAQs on COVID-19 Relief Measures for Breeders

CPVO Releases FAQs on COVID-19 Relief Measures for Breeders

The CPVO has realesed a "FAQs" document in six languages to clarify the conditions of deadline extentions amid COVID-19 crisis.

May 5, 20201 min read

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USPTO Opens its Patent Electronic Filing Systems to Plant Patents

USPTO Opens its Patent Electronic Filing Systems to Plant Patents

USPTO Opens its Patent Electronic Filing Systems to Plant Patents

USPTO provides further relief to Plant patent applicants, permits electonic plant patent filings.

May 5, 20201 min read

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Canada: Deadline Extensions for Rescheduled DUS Trial Examinations

Canada: Deadline Extensions for Rescheduled DUS Trial Examinations

Canada: Deadline Extensions for Rescheduled DUS Trial Examinations

Canadian PVR applicants will benefit from one year grace period in case of rescheduled DUS examinations.

May 4, 20201 min read

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CPVO Implements Financial Relief Measures for Breeders

CPVO Implements Financial Relief Measures for Breeders

CPVO Implements Financial Relief Measures for Breeders

The CPVO allows a three-month delay in fee payments for companies in need of financial relief.

Apr 27, 20201 min read

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USPTO Releases Relief Guidelines for Patent & Trademark Applicants and Owners

USPTO Releases Relief Guidelines for Patent & Trademark Applicants and Owners

USPTO Releases Relief Guidelines for Patent & Trademark Applicants and Owners

Washington, D.C., April 27 - The USPTO has released a Guidance document on relief measures for the Patent/Trademark applicants and...

Apr 27, 20201 min read

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IPONZ to Extend PBR Deadlines Caused by its Processing Delays

IPONZ to Extend PBR Deadlines Caused by its Processing Delays

IPONZ to Extend PBR Deadlines Caused by its Processing Delays

April 14, Wellington - New Zealand Intellectual Property Office (IPONZ) has announced that all application for deadline extensions...

Apr 14, 20201 min read

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IP Australia: No On-site Visits of Field Trials, Deadline Extensions Provided upon Request

IP Australia: No On-site Visits of Field Trials, Deadline Extensions Provided upon Request

IP Australia: No On-site Visits of Field Trials, Deadline Extensions Provided upon Request

IP Australia has announced that presently and until further notice, its officers will not be visiting field trials.

Apr 14, 20201 min read

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Colombia's ICA Suspends Fees for PBR Maintenance and Enforcement Proceedings

Colombia's ICA Suspends Fees for PBR Maintenance and Enforcement Proceedings

Colombia's ICA Suspends Fees for PBR Maintenance and Enforcement Proceedings

Colombia's ICA Implements Financial Relief Measures for Plant Breeders Amid COVID-19 Crisis.

Apr 8, 20201 min read

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CPVO Extends Time Limits for Fees Due in April 6 Decision

CPVO Extends Time Limits for Fees Due in April 6 Decision

CPVO Extends Time Limits for Fees Due in April 6 Decision

The new CPVO decision amends and replaces the previous decision of March 24, specifically in regard to the deadlines for the fees due.

Apr 6, 20201 min read

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USDA to Assist Breeders with Deadlines and Fees Due upon Request

USDA to Assist Breeders with Deadlines and Fees Due upon Request

USDA to Assist Breeders with Deadlines and Fees Due upon Request

April 3, Washington, D.C./Hamburg - Reacting to the CIOPORA's letter to UPOV member states, USDA has confirmed their readiness to assist...

Apr 6, 20201 min read

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USPTO Waives Trademark and Patent-related Deadlines

USPTO Waives Trademark and Patent-related Deadlines

USPTO Waives Trademark and Patent-related Deadlines

USPTO Waives Trademark and Patent-related Deadlines due to COVID-19 crisis. Learn who qualifies for extensions.

Apr 3, 20201 min read

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China's PVR Office Confirms Possibility of Deadline Extention

China's PVR Office Confirms Possibility of Deadline Extention

China's PVR Office Confirms Possibility of Deadline Extention

April 2, Hamburg - In an official Email response to CIOPORA's urgent letter to UPOV member states, China's Division of PVP Examination...

Apr 3, 20201 min read

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CPVO: DUS Tests Can be Postponed Upon Request

CPVO: DUS Tests Can be Postponed Upon Request

CPVO: DUS Tests Can be Postponed Upon Request

Due to COVID-19 crisis, CPVO allows breeders to postpone DUS testing and the corresponding delivery of plant material upon request.

Apr 2, 20201 min read

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CPVO Extends Time Limits for All Proceedings, Exceptions Apply

CPVO Extends Time Limits for All Proceedings, Exceptions Apply

CPVO Extends Time Limits for All Proceedings, Exceptions Apply

March 24, Angers - the President of the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) Martin Ekvad has taken a "Decision concerning the extension...

Mar 25, 20201 min read

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