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Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations

Under the PLANT BREEDERS’ RIGHTS ACT

Current version date April 23, 2026 · official source text · watch this law (RSS)

Food & Agriculture

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Federal · AmendedDate recorded April 23, 2026

Plant Breeders' Rights Regulations updated: longer compliance windows, new farmers' privilege exclusions, and revised application rules

Several practical changes have been made to Canada's Plant Breeders' Rights Regulations. Assignees of plant breeders' rights now have one year (up from 30 days) to register an assignment with the Commissioner, and wit…

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