Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

PVP Office Contact Information

Commerce and Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
1st Floor Brewsters' Building, Mc Coy Street
Mc Coy Street
Kingstown
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Tel. +1 (784) 4561516 / +1 (784) 4512894
E-mail: pbr.cipo@gov.vc
Website: http://www.cipo.gov.vc/

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?

None.

Application data

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

The PVP Office will confirm to the applicant by e-mail that the application was successfully received, once the payment is validated.

Plant Material

When applicable, where should I send the plant material?

The PVP Office accepts the DUS test report from a UPOV member and tests carried out by the breeder; in this case, the PVP Office may supervise the tests).

If a DUS test is required, the PVP Office will send to the applicant details of the approved person to conduct the test, as well as the quantities and conditions to send the plant material ( see Section 17 of the Law).

Payment

How and when do I pay the PVP application fee?

Payment should be made at the time when the application is submitted. The application will be accepted once the payment of the application fee has been made and confirmed.

The applicant should contact the PVP Office to request the payment details.

Will I receive confirmation that the payment has been received?

Yes, when the PVP Office receives the application and confirms the payment, the applicant will receive an acceptance letter as acknowledgment of receipt. A receipt of payment is available upon request.

Agent / Local Representative

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

According to the provisions of the Plant Breeders' Protection Act, 2019, it is required that an address within Saint Vincent and the Grenadines be provided for service of documents in relation to the application.

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 filing date of the application is considered to be the date at which the application is complete, including the payment of application fees.

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?

Not applicable. Applications may be submitted at any time.

Additional requirements

Are there any additional requirements?

The applicant or agent will receive a notification from the PVP Office, indicating whether the application has been accepted for filing, or if any further information is required.