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Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR)

“Convert years of breeding investment into enforceable, commercially viable plant variety rights.”

Without PBR protection, competitors can legally reproduce and sell your registered variety — and you have no recourse.

DUS testing preparation, PPV&FR filing, prosecution, and licensing advisory for plant breeders and agri-innovation businesses.

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Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR) Specialists

How we protect your PBR.

Plant breeding represents years of research and significant investment. Plant Breeders' Rights under PPV&FR give you the exclusive authority to produce, sell, and license your registered variety — protecting that investment from unauthorized reproduction.

We handle the technical and procedural complexity: DUS documentation, application filing, examination coordination, and post-registration licensing structures.

Ideal For

Plant breeders and seed companiesAgritech companies developing novel varietiesResearch institutions with commercialization pipelinesAgri-enterprises and seed producers

What you get.

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PBR eligibility and variety characterization assessment
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DUS testing preparation and documentation
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PPV&FR application filing and coordination
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Examination and report response handling
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Variety naming and certification advisory
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Licensing structure and commercial exploitation advisory
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Post-registration maintenance and renewal

Execution

What we deliver, and how we get there.

What You Receive

Variety eligibility and DUS readiness assessment
DUS technical dossier and data package
Filing application and acknowledgment tracker
Registry response and examination notes
Licensing framework and commercialization roadmap

How we file your PBR.

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Phase 01
Month 1: Variety assessment and eligibility screening
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Phase 02
Months 2–3: DUS documentation and application filing
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Phase 03
Months 3–12: DUS testing coordination and registry follow-up
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Phase 04
Post-examination: Grant, renewal, and licensing

Our Advantage

Why choose Simplex for PBR?

Deep technical fluency in your domain

Commercial-first claim drafting strategy

Global prosecution in 40+ jurisdictions

Proactive portfolio management

Investment

PBR pricing plans.

Transparent, value-led engagement models adapted to your scale and ambition.

Starter

PBR Essentials

Ideal for a single filing objective with guided support.

₹9,999+

Initial legal consultation
Basic documentation support
Guided filing roadmap
Email support

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✦ Recommended

Recommended

PBR Professional

Balanced scope for active filing and office action management.

₹24,999+

Full drafting & filing execution
Office action response support
Progress updates & advisory
Priority queue access

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Enterprise

PBR Strategic

Extended portfolio support, multi-jurisdiction, and monthly advisory.

Custom

Advanced IP strategy planning
Multi-stage legal planning
International coordination
Dedicated account manager

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FAQ

Expert insights on PBR.

Common questions answered by our specialists.

What's the difference between PBR and a patent for plant-related innovation?

Patents protect inventions; PBR is a specialized regime for new plant varieties with distinct characteristics. PBR does not require novelty in the patent sense — it requires DUS (Distinctness, Uniformity, Stability) characteristics. Which route applies depends on your innovation type.

What is DUS testing and why does it matter?

DUS testing confirms that a variety is distinct from existing varieties, uniform in its characteristics across generations, and stable when reproduced. It is a mandatory requirement for PBR grant. We help prepare your variety for this testing process.

Can I commercialize my variety while the PBR application is pending?

Yes — but protection only begins from the grant date. Unauthorized propagation during the pendency carries risk. We advise on how to structure early commercialization while protecting your position.

Do you support licensing of registered varieties?

Yes. We structure licensing agreements that define scope, territory, exclusivity, royalty terms, and sub-licensing rights — giving you control over how your variety is commercialized.

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