United Republic of Tanzania

PVP Office Contact Information

A: TANZANIA MAINLAND
Ministry of Agriculture
Plant Breeders Rights Office
P.O. Box 2182
DODOMA,TANZANIA
E-mail: pbr@kilimo.go.tz and copy to salum.faki@kilimoznz.go.tz

B: ZANZIBAR
Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, Natural Resources and Livestock
Plant Breeders Rights Office
P.O. Box 159
Zanzibar
Tel: +255 242 230 986
E-mail: pbr@kilimo.go.tz and copy to salum.faki@kilimoznz.go.tz
Website: https://www. www.kilimoznz.go.tz

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 additional specific requirements are listed; however, applicants should ensure that all UPOV PRISMA guidelines are followed carefully to avoid discrepancies.

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

Yes, confirmation will be provided upon successful receipt of application data.

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

Plant material should be sent to the address of the Plant Breeder’s Right Office provided above.

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

The payment process will commence once the application forms have been reviewed. If the forms are correctly filled out, the PBR Office will generate a control number or invoice for payment. In summary, after receiving and verifying the application, the Office will provide the necessary control number or invoice for payment.

Bank details for payment

A: TANZANIA MAINLAND
SWIFT CODE: CORUTZTZ
BRANCH: Azikiwe
Account name; Plant Breeders Development Fund Account
Branch Code: 3314
Account Number:01J1029758800

B: ZANZIBAR
SWIFT CODE: PBZATZTZ
BRANCH: Malindi
Account name; Maendeleo na Huduma za Kilimo
Branch Code: 004
Account Number: 051103000015

Will I receive confirmation that the payment has been received?

Yes, confirmation of payment receipt will be sent once the payment is processed.

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

Yes, non-resident applicants are generally required to have an agent or local representative in the country to handle the application process

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 will be allocated once all required documents and application forms, submitted through UPOV PRISMA, are received. No other document needed only the document sent through PRISMA will be used.

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?

Submission dates may vary; applicants should check with the PVP Office for specific deadlines related to testing or plant material submission.

Additional requirements
Are there any additional requirements?

No any additional requirements if any, will be communicated by the PVP Office upon submission of the application.