Plant Breeder's Rights Examiner’s Manual of Practice and Procedure

Purpose

The Manual is a reference manual for Plant Breeder’s Rights examination staff and defines the authorised current practice that applies to the examination of PBR applications. This is not a user guide for Plant Breeder’s Rights applicants.

Content

Rules, processes and procedures involved in the examination, registration and administration of plant breeder's rights.

Access and Security

All staff have access to the Manual.

This manual should be available to the public under IP Australia’s information publication scheme.