What is UPOV PRISMA?
UPOV PRISMA is a tailor-made online tool designed to facilitate the filing of plant variety protection (PVP) and national listing applications worldwide. It provides a unified user interface for submitting all applications to multiple authorities, simplifying the submission process.
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With UPOV PRISMA, plant breeders can use a single online tool to apply for plant variety protection across multiple jurisdictions around the world, simplifying application processes and saving valuable time and effort.
The platform includes a built-in translation feature that generates application forms and technical questionnaires in the relevant languages. Information entered once can be re-used for future applications, streamlining the experience even further.
Digital submission reduces delays in communication which is crucial for meeting time-sensitive requirements such as novelty and allows breeders to track every step of the application process.
This not only improves application management for breeders but also enhances the efficiency and quality in processing applications for the relevant authorities.
What's new? (June 2025)
It is now possible to apply to ARIPO (African Regional Intellectual Property Organization) using UPOV PRISMA for all crops and species.
Useful information and resources
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User guides
Participating authorities
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African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI)
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African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)
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Argentina
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Australia
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Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
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Canada
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Chile
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China
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Colombia
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Costa Rica
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Dominican Republic
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Ecuador
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European Union
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France
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Georgia
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Japan
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Kenya
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Mexico
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Morocco
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Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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New Zealand
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Norway
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Paraguay
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Peru
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Republic of Korea
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Republic of Moldova
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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Serbia
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South Africa
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Sweden
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Switzerland
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Trinidad and Tobago
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Tunisia
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Türkiye
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United Kingdom
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United Republic of Tanzania
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United States of America
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Uruguay
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Viet Nam
Tutorials
Resources
Crops/species covered
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38 UPOV members participate in UPOV PRISMA, including the European Union (CPVO) (European Union operates a PVP system covering its 27 Member States and the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) (OAPI operates a PVP system covering its 17 Member States).
UPOV Observer, the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) (operating a PVP system covering its member States who have ratified the Arusha Procotol).
See below which UPOV members and observers participate in UPOV PRISMA and which crops/species are covered.
| UPOV Member | Crops/species covered |
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| African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) |
All |
| Argentina* | Apple (Fruit Varieties), Barley, Black Radish, Broad Bean, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Chili, Chinese Cabbage, Cotton, Egg Plant, Fig, Grapevine, Green onion, Grey Shallot, Hot Pepper, Indian mustard, Japanese Bunching Onion, Maize, Melon, Oriental Radish, Papaya, Paprika, Potato, Rose, Salvia, Shallot, Soya Bean, Spinach, Sugarcane, Sweet Pepper, Tomato Rootstocks, Watermelon, Welsh Onion, Wheat, Witloof Chicory |
| Australia | All |
| Bolivia (Plurinational State of)* | All |
| Canada | All genera & species excluding algae, bacteria and fungi |
| Chile | All |
| China | Anthurium, Cucumber, Guzmania, Hot Pepper, Kiwifruit, Lettuce, Melon, Soya Bean, Sunflower, Tomato |
| Colombia | All |
| Costa Rica | All |
| Dominican Republic | All |
| Ecuador | All |
| European Union | All genera & species excluding agricultural crops apart from Bent, Cocksfoot, Fescue, Maize, Meadow Fescue, Potato, Soya Bean, Ryegrass, Timothy |
| France | All |
| Georgia | Apple (Fruit Varieties), Barley, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry (Sweet Cherry), Chick-Pea, Field Bean, French Bean, Hazelnut, Lentil, Maize, Oats, Peach, Pear, Potato, Raspberry, Soya Bean, Sunflower, Tomato, Walnut, Wheat |
| Japan | to be updated |
| Kenya | All |
| Mexico | All |
| Morocco | Blackberry, Blueberry, French Bean, Hot pepper, Lettuce, Melon, Raspberry, Squash, Strawberry, Tomato |
| Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | All |
| New Zealand | All |
| Norway | All |
| Paraguay* | Soya bean |
| Peru | All |
| Republic of Moldova | Apple (Fruit Varieties), Barley, Blackberry, Chili, European Plum, Grapevine, Hot Pepper, Lettuce, Maize, Oats, Onion, Paprika, Pea, Pear, Potato, Raspberry, Rose, Rye, Sour cherry, Soya Bean, Strawberry, Sunflower, Sweet Pepper, Tomato, Walnut, Wheat |
| Republic of Korea | Apple (Fruit Varieties), Lettuce, Potato, Rose, Soya Bean |
| United Republic of Tanzania (the) | All |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | All |
| Serbia | Apple (Fruit Varieties), Blueberry, Lettuce, Maize, Raspberry, Rose, Potato |
| South Africa | All |
| Sweden | All |
| Switzerland | All |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Anthurium, Bromeliaceae, Heliconiaceae, Orchidaceae, Sterculiaceae, Cajanus cajans Vigna sp., Theobroma cacao L. |
| Tunisia | All |
| Türkiye | All |
| United Kingdom | All |
| United States of America | All |
| Uruguay | All |
| Viet Nam | All |
| UPOV Observers | Crops/species covered |
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| African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) | All |
*Until required information is provided, applicants will not be able to submit application data for the concerned authorities
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How to make plant variety applications in <UPOV PRISMA MEMBER>
Presenter: NAME name
Date: August 26, 2025
Time of session: 11:00 - 12:00 Geneva time
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If you wish to join UPOV PRISMA, please contact UPOV to discuss in more detail the requirements necessary to join and develop a timeline for implementation.
Question about UPOV PRISMA?
Our Customer Service team is available to answer all your questions and assist you throughout the process. Contact us to ensure optimal handling of enquiries.
Support hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 (Geneva time)