Join UPOV PRISMA (Authorities)

Requirements:

1. National application form: If the original language is not one of the UPOV languages, an English version is required.
    
2. Technical Questionnaire (TQ): For each supported crop, the authority should choose one of the following options:
    
   • Use of UPOV TQ:
     • If the accepted language is not one of the UPOV languages, translation into the national language is required. The following materials are provided by UPOV for translation:
       1. List of characteristics and corresponding states of expression for all supported crops
       2. List of Technical Questionnaire
          Note: On an indicative basis, the total number of words to be translated would be approximatively 120’000 words.
           
   • Use of UPOV and/or National characteristics:
     • If the accepted language is not one of the UPOV languages, translation into English and/or the national language is required.
     • If UPOV characteristics are used, the list of characteristics and corresponding states of expression will be provided by UPOV for translation.
     • If National characteristics are used, the authority should provide the list of characteristics and corresponding states of expression in one of the following formats:
       1. PDF/Word document
       2. Excel file
       3. Web service: automatic retrieval from the national DB.
           
   • Use of national TQ:
     • If the original language is not one of the UPOV languages, an English version is required.
        
3. The languages required for completion of forms: If the language is different from UPOV languages, the authority should choose one of the following options:
    
   • Only the generated PDF after application data submission contains questions and answers in the national language.
   • All forms and user screens are displayed in the national language.
      
4. The way you prefer to receive Application Data: The authority should choose one of the following options:
    
   • Mail: The applicant should print the PDF submitted data and send it to the authority. The authority won’t receive the notification by email.
   • E-mail: When the applicant clicks on Submit, a notification email is sent to the PVP office administrator. It contains a link to download the submitted application data.
   • Web service: In this case, the authority should develop an interface in their system in order to automate application data retrieval from UPOV PRISMA.
      
5. The format you prefer to receive Application Data: The authority should choose one of the following options:
    
   • PDF: In general, a common layout is used. However, it is possible to include some national features such as logo, cover page, etc. It is also possible to generate a national layout. For that, the authority should develop a stylesheet (XSL-FO) and provide it to UPOV.
   • XML: It contains XML documents (Application Form and Technical questionnaire) and referenced attachments.
   • Both: XML and PDF files.