Chile

PVP Office Contact Information

Ministerio de Agricultura
Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero (SAG)
Departamento de Semillas
Avenida Bulnes N°140 piso 2
Santiago de Chile /Chile

Tel. (56-2) 2345 1388 Anexos 3066 3063
Website: http://www.sag.gob.cl
E-mail: manuel.toro@sag.gob.cl, alejandro.saavedra@sag.gob.cl, felipe.arriagada@sag.gob.cl  

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 printed copy of the application data submitted in paper format, with all the required attachments as indicated in UPOV PRISMA, since it is required to have the documentation duly legalized and translated.

Application data

All PBR applicants must provide an Australian or New Zealand address for the service of documents. Generally, an Australian or New Zealand agent is appointed by the applicant.An e-mail of acknowledgement of receipt of the application is sent to the applicant when  the electronic version is received via UPOV PRISMA.

PBR applications will not be processed unless an Australian or New Zealand address for service is provided.

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

The type of plant material depends on the species, according to UPOV guidelines.

For agricultural species:

The DUS examination of agricultural and vegetable species is carried out at the testing stations of the Office of Plant Variety Protection (OPV). The material must be delivered to the Office of Plant Variety Protection in Santiago (see above) along with the printed application. The exception is for potatoes, whose representative sample must be delivered to the SAG Testing Station located in Osorno.

For fruits, forestry and ornamentals:

The DUS examination of forest and fruit trees, vines, and ornamental plants is carried out on the applicant's land. Only one map needs to be submitted, along with a map showing the location of the representative samples of the variety.

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

National fees must be paid when submitting the application on paper format, at the Agricultural and Livestock Service.

Will I receive confirmation that the payment has been received?

A copy of the invoice will be given to the applicant's representative in Chile.

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

According to the provisions of the national legislation, it is necessary to have an agent in the country, for non-residents.

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 of the application is when the paper application is filed in the PVP Office.

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?

Applications may be submitted together with the registration application, at any time (see the previous section "Plant material").

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.