Learn about how to become UPOV member or obtain observer status         

States and certain intergovernmental organizations can become members of UPOV. During the process to become members, they may request observer status to participate in UPOV sessions

List of observers

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Rules governing the granting of observer status to States, intergovernmental organizations and international non-governmental organizations in UPOV bodies and access to UPOV documents.
  • Guidance on How to Become a Member of UPOV (UPOV/INF/13)
  • Guidance for the Preparation of Laws Based on the 1991 Act of the UPOV Convention (UPOV/INF/6)
  • Status in relation to UPOV

  • Situation concerning those States and intergovernmental organizations which have initiated the procedure for acceding to the UPOV Convention or which have been in contact with the Office of the Union for assistance in the development of laws based on the UPOV Convention (CC/103/INF/2)

  • Observers in UPOV bodies (CC/103/INF/3)