Morocco

PVP Office Contact Information

Division de Contrôle des semences et Plants /ONSSA
Rue Hafiane Cherkaoui
B.P. 1308
Rabat-Instituts
Maroc

Tel. (+212) 5 37 77 10 85
Fax. (+212) 5 37 77 98 52
E-mail: ztaoussi67@gmail.com / asma.serhani@yahoo.fr

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?

Original documents need to be sent by post to DCSP Headquarters (see above)

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

An email will be sent to the applicant, with more detailed information about plant material to be sent and deadlines.

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

Plant material should be supplied to DCSP Headquarters (see above)

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

Application fee should be paid to DCSP/ONSSA once the application has been fully submitted via a local representative or agent if the applicant is a non-resident.

Will I receive confirmation that the payment has been received?

Yes, by email

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

Agent or local representative for non-resident is mandatory according to the law in force for Plant Breeders’ Rights.

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.)

Filing date is considered to be when all required documents, including payment of application fee, have been submitted.

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?

Deadline for submission of plant material (only) not for submission of the application form.

Quantity and deadlines for plant material submission are:

  • Melon: 30 grams before November 30
  • Tomato (indeterminate): 10 grams before June 30
  • Tomato (determinate): 10 grams before December 31
  • Lettuce: 10 grams before February 15
  • Potato: 25 kgs of tubers caliber 35-55 before January 15
  • Onion: 10 grams of seeds (no deadlines)
Additional requirements
Are there any additional requirements?

No additional requirement had been notified to UPOV PRISMA at the time of issuing this information but please consult the PVP Office for the latest situation.