Roelofarendsveen, The Netherlands
May 9, 2014
Yesterday afternoon Director-General Hans Hoogeveen of the Ministry of Economic Affairs received the first copy of the new book on the implementation of Plant Breeders’ Rights.
Entitled Framework for the introduction of Plant Breeders’ Rights, Guidance for Practical Implementation, the handbook describes the implementation of Plant Breeders’ Rights in countries considering setting up a UPOV-based system of Plant Breeders’ Rights or that have just become members of UPOV.
ArndJan van Wijk, Kees van Ettekoven, Hans Hoogeveen, Niels Louwaars
The book was written by Dr. A.J.P. van Wijk and Dr. N.P. Louwaars. Both authors are alumni of the University of Wageningen and have a long track record in Plant Breeders’ Rights and the implementation of Plant Breeders’ Rights systems in countries where no such system existed. The ministry endorses the importance of plant breeders’ rights and is particularly keen to use the book in its foreign activities around Plant Breeders’ Rights, for example in capacity development.
Subjects
Among other things, the book looks at the worldwide UPOV system, the development of a variety and the assessment of a new variety, but also the setting up, implementation and acceptance of a Plant Breeders’ Rights system and the costs involved. It also offers insight into the relationship between Plant Breeders’ Rights and international biodiversity obligations.
Available
The book can be ordered from Naktuinbouw for € 24.95 (excluding VAT and shipping). An order form can be found at this website. Please e-mail for more information.