Registration of the Right

Filling an Application in Turkey

01.

The protection of the breeder’s right is national. In Turkey, applications are made in writing to the Ministry of Agriculture. For foreigners, applications can only be made through an attorney.

02.

Preparation of Answers to Objections

Following the application, objections can be made by outsiders against the application upon the announcement processes made by the Ministry. An appropriate response must be given to the objections made within the scope of its scope.

03.

Tracking Seed Certificate Registration

A registration of the new plant variety, such as the registration of the breeder’s right, must be made within the scope of the Seed Legislation in order to commercialise the variety.

04.

Filling and Responding a Compensation Lawsuit

Persons who, between the date of application and the date of granting the right, carry out unauthorised acts that require permission from the holder of the breeder’s right, are obliged to pay a fee to the holder of the right. The amount to be paid shall be at most the licence fee that would have been determined if a licence agreement had been concluded. This fee will be calculated by claiming through litigation.