Review of the Plant Variety Rights Act 1987: A Discussion Paper

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Short Description A Discussion Paper on the Review of the Plant Variety Rights Act 1987

Author Regulatory and Competition Policy Branch

ISBN 0-478-24284-6

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Document Table of Contents

Disclaimer
Foreword
Information for Persons Making Submissions
1. Introduction
2. Background
3. Why Review the Plant Variety Rights Act 1987?
4. UPOV 91
5. Implications for New Zealand of Extending the Rights Granted to Plant Breeders
6. Concerns of Māori
Appendix: Comparison of Provisions of PVRA 87 and UPOV 91

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