UPOV Convention and Plant Variety Rights
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What does the UPOV Convention allow in terms of discrimination against foreigners?

  • Discrimination is allowed against nationals of UPOV Convention countries
  • Discrimination is allowed only against non-UPOV members
  • Discrimination is allowed against foreigners under the principle of reciprocity (correct)
  • No discrimination is allowed

    • How long is the duration of protection typically granted under the UPOV Convention?

  • 20-30 years (correct)
  • 5-10 years
  • 30-40 years
  • 10-20 years

    • What exclusive right is conferred on the holder of plant variety rights?

  • Exclusive right to consume all products derived from the protected variety
  • Exclusive right to modify the genetic structure of the protected variety
  • Exclusive right to distribute the reproductive material of the protected variety (correct)
  • Exclusive right to sell any products derived from the protected variety

    • What type of material is excluded from the exclusive rights granted under the UPOV Convention?

    <p>Consumption material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were plant breeders dissatisfied with the protection provided by the UPOV system?

    <p>Limited duration of protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was a major diplomatic conference held to revise the UPOV Convention due to dissatisfaction among plant breeders?

    <p>March 1991</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why biotechnology has been thought inappropriate for patent protection in some countries?

    <p>All of the above reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has been at the forefront of providing patent protection for 'anything under the sun that is made by man'?

    <p>The United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge facing National Patent Offices in countries that provide patent protection for biotechnology?

    <p>Overwhelming number of pending applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main limitation of patent protection for inventions?

    <p>Patents are only valid within the country that granted them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the United States first start granting patents for plants?

    <p>1930</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries is not mentioned in the passage as providing patent protection for biotechnology?

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Deposit Treaty mentioned in the text?

    <p>Facilitating the deposit of microorganisms for patent applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the PCT simplify the patent application process for multiple countries?

    <p>By allowing filing a single application in one receiving office for multiple countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What benefit does the convention provide in terms of priority for patent applications?

    <p>Claiming priority in all subsequent convention countries within 12 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage follows the international preliminary examination under the PCT?

    <p>National examination stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of International Depository Authorities (IDA) in biotechnology patent applications?

    <p>Recognizing deposits made by member countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens after a report is sent to the applicant following a prior art search under PCT?

    <p>The report is published along with the application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the European Patent Convention (EPC)?

    <p>To introduce a common system for patent protection across member countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of a Europatent granted by the European Patent Office (EPO)?

    <p>It has the same effect as a national patent in each designated member country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is explicitly excluded from patent protection under the EPC?

    <p>Both b and c</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has the European Patent Office (EPO) interpreted the exclusions related to plants and animals?

    <p>The EPO has taken a narrow view, allowing patents for specific plants and animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the EPO's interpretation of an "essentially biological process" for the production of plants or animals?

    <p>A process is not essentially biological if there has been substantial human interference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the patentability of macrobiotechnology under the EPC?

    <p>Macrobiotechnology may be patentable under the EPO's narrow interpretation of the exclusions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the new 1991 text of the plant variety rights convention?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current status of the new 1991 plant variety rights convention?

    <p>It continues to be based on the 1978 text until national ratification of the new convention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key requirement for an invention to be granted a patent?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does a patent typically provide exclusive rights for an invention?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legal rights does a patent provide the owner?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between plant variety rights and patents for biotechnology inventions?

    <p>Plant variety rights are based on the 1978 text, while patents are based on national legislation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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