Protect botanical innovations, genetic resources, and agricultural IP across Latin America and the Caribbean.
From new plant varieties to biotechnology innovations, protecting botanical intellectual property requires specialized expertise in both IP law and regulatory frameworks. Eproint helps breeders, agricultural companies, and research institutions navigate the complex intersection of plant variety protection, biodiversity regulations, and biotechnology approvals across the region.
Plant Variety Protection (PVP)
Registration and protection of new plant varieties under UPOV conventions and national PVP systems across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Breeders’ Rights Registration
Securing exclusive rights for plant breeders, including filing strategies, variety denomination, and technical examinations across multiple jurisdictions.
Biotechnology Regulatory Approvals
Navigate regulatory requirements for genetically modified organisms (GMOs), gene-edited crops, and biotechnology research authorizations.
Biodiversity & Genetic Resources
Compliance with the Nagoya Protocol, access and benefit-sharing agreements, and authorization for use of genetic resources, particularly Costa Rican biodiversity.
Regulatory Research & Due Diligence
Comprehensive analysis of regulatory requirements for agricultural biotechnology, including biosafety assessments and environmental impact considerations.
Variety Rights Enforcement
Protection against unauthorized propagation, infringement monitoring, and enforcement actions for plant variety rights across the region.
Licensing & Technology Transfer
Structure and negotiate licensing agreements for plant varieties, seed production rights, and agricultural biotechnology transfer.
Maintenance & Renewals
Annual fee management, deadline tracking, and variety maintenance to ensure continuous protection of your plant variety portfolio.
IP Strategy & Management
Strategic plant variety portfolio management including registration coordination, maintenance planning, and integrated IP-regulatory strategies across the region.
Why Eproint for Plant Varieties?
- Regulatory Expertise: Deep knowledge of biotechnology and biodiversity regulations across Latin America and the Caribbean
- UPOV Experience: Proven track record with plant variety protection systems
- Costa Rica Specialists: Expertise in Costa Rican biodiversity access and genetic resource regulations
- Agricultural IP Strategy: Comprehensive approach connecting IP protection with regulatory compliance
Ready to protect your botanical innovations?
Frequently Asked Questions
Plant variety protection (also called breeders’ rights) grants exclusive rights over new plant varieties that are distinct, uniform, stable, and novel. Unlike patents, which protect inventions, plant variety rights protect the biological characteristics of a specific variety. Many Latin American and Caribbean countries are members of the UPOV Convention, which harmonizes these rights internationally.
Most major agricultural economies in the region provide plant variety protection, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay, among others. The scope and duration of protection varies by jurisdiction. Eproint coordinates applications and enforcement across all countries where your varieties need protection.
Protection periods vary by country and type of plant. Under the UPOV Convention, the minimum is 20 years for most species and 25 years for trees and vines. Specific national laws may differ. Eproint manages the full lifecycle including applications, examinations, and renewal deadlines across jurisdictions.