In the panel debate with governmental guests, CIOPORA Vice President Wendy Cashmore argues for broader Minimum Distances between plant varieties emphasizing that IP rights should only be granted to a breeder, who brings real innovative value to the market.
Part 2 of the CIOPORA Panel Discussion "Guaranteeing the Future of IP protection for Plant Innovations" focusing on Minimum Distance. Panellists: CIOPORA Vice President Ms Wendy Cashmore (Plant & Food Research, New Zealand), Vice Secretary-General of UPOV Mr Peter Button, Vice President of CPVO Mr Francesco Mattina. Moderation: CIOPORA President Mr Steven Hutton.
Watch Part 1 on Essentially Derived Varieties (EDV): [ Ссылка ]
