France

PVP Office Contact Information

Instance Nationale des Obtentions Végétales (INOV)
25, rue Georges Morel
F-49071 Beaucouzé
France

Tel. +33 (0)241 22 8622
E-mail : inov@geves.fr
Website: https://www.geves.fr/geves/

Specific requirements in relation to UPOV PRISMA
Are there any specific requirements in relation to UPOV PRISMA that are not required when filing an application directly to the PVP Office?

No requirements have been notified by the PVP Office.

Application data
Will I receive confirmation that my application data has been received successfully?

Yes. The PVP Office acknowledges receipt of your application for a Plant Breeder’s Right, on which an initial administrative review will be conducted.

It is not necessary to send a hard copy version of the application as long as the submission made through UPOV PRISMA has been duly signed.

Plant Material
When applicable, where should I send the plant material?

You will subsequently receive an official plant material request (specifying required material quantities and qualities, and the delivery dates and address).

Payment
How and when do I pay the PVP application fee?

Contact the PVP Office. The application will be accepted once the payment of the application fee has been made and confirmed.

Will I receive confirmation that the payment has been received?

Yes. You will receive a copy of your application file showing the official registration number and date, together with the receipt of the application fee.

Agent / Local Representative
Do I need an agent or local representative in the country, if I am not a resident?

Not applicable.

UPOV PRISMA Note: Agents that have already created an AGENT Account in UPOV PRISMA can indicate the territories in which they operate. Those agents will appear in a list. In cases where agents need to be accredited by the PVP Office, the agents will only be added to the list of agents available in UPOV PRISMA after the PVP Office has confirmed that the necessary accreditations have been given.
Filing Date
What is considered to be the filing date? (Note: For instance, are there any documents that the applicant must submit to the PVP offices in addition to the application form in PRISMA and the documents required in the application form in PRISMA. If so, please indicate such documents. Are there any documents that the applicant must send in paper format to the PVP Office. If so, please indicate such documents.)

The official filing date of your application will be the date of receipt of all file documents, including payment (i.e., file receipt date if payment is made before submission or fee payment date if payment is made after the submission).

UPOV PRISMA Disclaimer: The authority entrusted with the task of granting breeders’ rights (PBR authority) retains full responsibility in relation to the requirements concerning the filing date of applications in accordance with the legislation of the member of the Union concerned.

Dates for submission
For testing or plant material purposes, are there dates for the submission of applications?
Additional requirements
Are there any additional requirements?

No additional requirement had been notified to UPOV PRISMA at the time of issuing this information but please consult the PVP Office for the latest situation.