Plant variety rights: UK holders must act

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has started to contact Retained EU Plant Variety Rights holders advising that after January, 1 2024, in line with the UK’s EU withdrawal agreement, the APHA will need an address for service in the UK, or the name and address of an agent in the UK, if they wish to continue to hold their Retained EU Plant Variety Right under UK legislation.

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