Explanatory Notes on the UPOV Convention

Explanatory Notes provide guidance on substantive provisions of the 1991 Act of the UPOV Convention and the 1978 Act of the UPOV Convention when applicable, such as the definition of a breeder and various aspects relating to the scope of the breeders’ rights.

Explanations on how to implement the UPOV Convention

The Explanatory Notes provide guidance and information on how the provisions of the UPOV Convention can be understood and applied to breeders, farmers and other stakeholders. The Explanatory Notes are adopted by the UPOV Council, but the only binding obligations on UPOV members are those contained in the text of the UPOV Convention itself.

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