Serbia

PVP Office Contact Information

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management Plant Protection Directorate Group for Plant Variety Protection and Biosafety
Omladinskih brigada 1
11124 Belgrade
Republic of Serbia

Tel. (381) 11 311 70 94 / 11 2604720
E-mail: jovan.vujovic@minpolj.gov.rs, gordana.loncar@minpolj.gov.rs
Website: https://uzb.minpolj.gov.rs/

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?

The PVP Office requires a copy of the submitted application data in paper format- directly at the PVP Office or by post.

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

Yes, the applicant will receive e-mail confirmation that the application was successfully received.

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

The applicant will be informed by the said e-mail of confirmation whether the samples should be provided, and where should be provided.

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

The payment shall be made to the account number: 840-742221843-57, reference number 97, three-digit number (depending on the municipality of paying) for more details on fees, please consult:

https://uzb.minpolj.gov.rs/en/organisation-structure/plant-variations-protection-and-bio-security-group/the-guidelines-for-the-procedure-for-pbr/

You will be invoiced for the cost of testing according to the Decision on annual fees for the conduct of the technical examination and annual fee for the breeder’s right („Official Gazette RS“ No 8/20 of 31, January 2020) or for the taking over of the DUS report.

Will I receive confirmation that the payment has been received?

Upon request, the applicant will be informed.

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

Yes, it is requested in the proceedings before the Ministry, a foreign person shall be represented by an authorized representative who has domicile in Serbia.

The applicant could choose a procedural representative from the lists in these two links:

https://uzb.minpolj.gov.rs/azurirani-registri/

https://www.zis.gov.rs/upload/documents/pdf_en/pdf/IP_representatives_from2013/lista_zastupnika_novo_eng_020817_korekcija%20sep%202017.pdf

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 is considered to be the date when the application is received by the PVP office whether in electronic or paper form or at the post office with the evidence of the reception. If the application is not complete, the PVP office will inform the applicant to complete the deficiencies in the prescribed time. When the applicant completes the deficiencies in the defined deadline, the application is considered duly filed from the beginning.

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?

There are no deadlines for submission of applications in Serbia. Applications may be submitted at any time. For the information on deadlines for the submission of plant material for testing, please contact the PVP Office.

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.

 

For more information please consult: https://uzb.minpolj.gov.rs/en/organisation-structure/plant-variations-protection-and-bio-security-group/the-guidelines-for-the-procedure-for-pbr/