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Document overview
Establishes the legal framework for registration and protection of rights in new plant varieties.
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Scope and exclusions
Applies to
Applies to persons, bodies, assets and procedures expressly covered by the instrument in the field of registration and protection of rights in new plant varieties.
Limitations and exclusions
Does not replace patents, trademarks, seed control, biosafety, import, quarantine or contractual licences; special and later rules require separate review.
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Official source
Royal Decree 49/2009 · Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs
September 13, 2026
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