PLANT BREEDER'S RIGHTS ACT: SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION

INDEX TO SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION

Plant Breeder’s Rights (Forms and Fees) Regulations, 2011

PLANT BREEDER'S RIGHTS (FORMS AND FEES) REGULATIONS, 2011

[Section 56]

Arrangement of Regulations

PART I
PRELIMINARY

Regulation

1. Title

2. Interpretation

PART II
PLANT BREEDER’S RIGHTS

3. Application for plant variety denomination

4. Application for plant breeder’s rights

5. Application by agent

6. Request for further particulars

7. Acceptance or rejection of application or plant variety denomination

8. Application for amendment of application or plant variety denomination

9. Notice of variation of application

10. Certificate of description of plant variety

11. Grant of provisional protection

12. Grant of plant breeder’s rights

13. Notification of acquisition of plant breeder’s rights

14. Notice of intention to revoke plant breeder’s rights

15. Notice of revocation of plant breeder’s rights

16. Notice of intention to surrender plant breeder’s rights

17. Notice of intention to transfer plant breeder’s

18. Application for licence for plant breeder’s right

PART III
LICENCES

19. Application for compulsory licence

20. Application for variation or renewal of compulsory licence

21. Notice of intention to revoke compulsory licence

22. Notice of revocation of compulsory licence

23. Surrender of compulsory licence

PART IV
GENERAL PROVISIONS

24. Fees

25. Plant species subject to protection

FIRST SCHEDULE

SECOND SCHEDULE

THIRD SCHEDULE

Act 18 of 2007,

SI 46 of 2011.

PART I
PRELIMINARY

1. Title

These Regulations may be cited as the Plant Breeder’s Rights (Forms and Fees) Regulations, 2011.

2. Interpretation

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires–

“applicant” means an applicant for plant breeder’s rights;

“grantee” has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

“Institute” has the meaning assigned to it in the Act;

“Register” means the Register kept pursuant to section 33 of the Act; and

"Registrar" has the meaning assigned to it in the Act.

PART II
PLANT BREEDER’S RIGHTS

3. Application for plant variety denomination

An application for a plant variety denomination shall be in Form I set out in the First Schedule.

4. Application for plant breeder’s rights

An application for plant breeder’s rights shall be made in Form II set out in the First Schedule.

5. Application by agent

An agent who makes an application for plant breeder’s rights on behalf of another person shall submit, with the application, Form III set out in the First Schedule.

6. Request for further particulars

The Registrar may request an applicant to submit further particulars in relation to an application in Form IV set out in the First Schedule.

7. Acceptance or rejection of application or plant variety denomination

The Registrar shall, where the Register accepts or rejects an application or a plant variety denomination, inform the applicant in Form V set out in the First Schedule.

8. Application for amendment of application or plant variety denomination

(1) An application for the amendment of an application for plant breeder’s right or plant variety denomination shall be made in Form VI set out in the First Schedule.

(2) The Registrar shall, where the Register rejects an application under sub-regulation (1), notify the applicant of the rejection of the application in Form V set out in the First Schedule.

9. Notice of variation of application

The Registrar shall, where the Register varies an application made under sub-regulation (1) of regulation 8, notify the applicant of the rejection of the application in Form V set out in the First Schedule.

10. Certification of description of plant variety

A certificate verifying the particulars of the description of a plant variety made by the Registrar pursuant to paragraph (d) of sub-section (3) of section 21 of the Act shall be made in Form VIII set out in the First Schedule.

11. Grant of provisional protection

The Institute shall grant provisional protection to a plant breeder’s variety from the date of acceptance of an application in Form IX set out in the First Schedule.

12. Grant of plant breeder’s rights

(1) The Institute shall grant plant breeder’s rights in respect of a plant variety in Form X set out in the First Schedule.

(2) The Registrar shall, where the Institute refuses to grant plant breeder’s right in respect of a plant variety, notify the applicant of the refusal in Form V set out in the First Schedule.

13. Notification of acquisition of plant breeder’s rights

(1) A person who acquires plant breeder’s rights shall, within 30 days of the acquisition inform the Registrar of the acquisition in Form XI set out in the First Schedule.

(2) The Registrar shall, where the Registrar–

(a) is satisfied that the person referred to in sub-regulation (1) has acquired the plant breeder’s rights; or

(b) is not satisfied that a plant breeder’s right have been assigned or transmitted to the person referred to in sub regulation (1);

notify the person and the grantee in Form XII set out in the First Schedule.

14. Notice of intention to revoke plant breeder’s rights

The Registrar shall, where the Registrar intends to revoke a holder’s plant breeder’s rights, notify the holder in Form XIII set out in the First Schedule.

15. Notice of revocation of plant breeder’s rights

A notice of revocation of plant breeder’s rights shall be in Form XIV set out in the First Schedule.

16. Notice of intention to surrender plant breeder’s rights

A notice of intention to surrender plant breeder’s rights shall be in Form XV set out in the First Schedule.

17. Notice of intention to transfer plant breeder’s rights

A holder shall, where the holder intends to transfer the holder’s plant breeder’s rights to another person, notify the Registrar in Form XVI set out in the First Schedule.

PART III
LICENCES

18. Application for license for plant breeder’s rights

(1) An application for a licence for plant breeder’s rights shall be in Form XVII set out in the First Schedule.

(2) A licence issued pursuant to sub-regulation (1) shall be in Form XVIII set out in the First Schedule.

19. Application for compulsory licence

(1) An application for a compulsory licence shall be in Form XVII set out in the First Schedule.

(2) A compulsory licence shall be in Form XVIII set out in the First Schedule.

20. Application for variation or renewal of compulsory licence

An application for the variation or renewal of a compulsory licence shall be in Form XIX set out in the First Schedule.

21. Notice of intention to revoke compulsory licence

The Registrar shall, where the Registrar intends to revoke a compulsory licence, notify a holder of the Registrar’s intention in Form XIII set out in the First Schedule.

22. Notice of revocation of compulsory licence

A notice of revocation of a compulsory licence shall be in Form XIV set out in the First Schedule.

23. Surrender of compulsory licence

A holder of a compulsory licence shall surrender the compulsory licence in Form XV set out in the First Schedule.

PART IV
GENERAL PROVISIONS

24. Fees

(1) The fees prescribed in the Second Schedule shall be payable in respect of the matters set out therein.

(2) Where fees are payable in respect of testing a plant variety at another recognised institution or by other breeders, the breeder shall bear the additional cost of the testing.

25. Plant species subject to protection

The plant varieties and species in respect of which plant breeder’s rights shall be granted are as set out in the Third Schedule.

FIRST SCHEDULE

[Regulations 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23]

PRESCRIBED FORMS

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

Form I

[Regulation 3]

[To be completed in triplicate]

PLANT BREEDER'S RIGHTS ACT

Plant Breeder’s Rights (Forms and Fees) Regulations, 2011

APPLICATION FOR PLANT VARIETY DENOMINATION

		Shaded fields for official use only	Application Number:
Date/Time
Information required		Information provided
1.	Name(s) of applicant(s)
2.	(a) Type of applicant (b) Registration No. (c) TPIN No.
3.	Business address
4.	Proposed plant variety denomination
5.	Species
6.	Plant variety (a) Kind:………………………………………………………………………….. (b) Genera:…………………………………………………………………………
Application receipt number
Name of applicant (individual or authorised representative)………………………………….. Signature:……………………………..Date:……………………………………………...
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Received by: ………………………………….Date: …………………………………….. (Name) Approved: …………………………………… Not approved for the following reasons: ……………………………………………………. Signature: ………………………………… STAMP

FORM II

[Regulation 4]

[(To be completed in triplicate]

PRESCRIBED FORMS

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

PLANT BREEDER'S RIGHTS ACT

The Plant Breeder’s Rights (Forms and Fees) Regulations, 2011

APPLICATION FOR PROVISIONAL PROTECTION/PLANT BREEDER’S RIGHTS

Shaded fields for official use only

Application Number:

Date/Time

Information required

Information provided

Name(s) of applicant(s)

(a) Type of applicant
(b) Registration No.
(c) TPIN No.

Business address

Plant variety denomination

Type of plant variety

Particular of plant variety:
(a) Kind
(b) species
(c) genera
(d) location of breeding

Particulars of any test growing carried out to establish that the plant variety is distinct, uniform and stable.

Have you ever applied for plant breeder’s rights in Zambia? If yes, please give details.

Have you been convicted of an offence involving dishonesty or of any other offence under the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act, 2007, or any law within or outside Zambia?
If yes, specify details:…………………………………………………………………
Name of offence:……………………………………………………………………...
Date of conviction:…………………………………………………………………....
Sentence:………………………………………………………………………………

10.

Appendices

(a) Local application

Appendix No. 1

Photocopy of national registration card in the case of an individual

Appendix No. 2

Copy of examination for distinctness, homogeneity and stability of plant variety

Appendix No. 3

Copy of variety trials carried out on plant variety

Appendix No. 4

Appendix No. 5

Appendix No. 6

Appendix No. 7

Appendix No. 8

Appendix No. 9

(b) Foreign application

Appendix No. 1

Copy of application made in country of origin

Appendix No. 2

Copy of plant breeder’s rights granted in country of origin

Appendix No. 3

Copy of examination for distinctness, homogeneity and stability of plant variety

Appendix No. 4

Copy of variety trials carried out on plant variety

Appendix No. 5

Appendix No. 6

Appendix No. 7

Appendix No. 8

Appendix No. 9

Appendix No. 10

Appendix No. 11

Application receipt number

Name of applicant (individual or authorised representative) …………………………………..
Signature :……………………………..Date: ……………………………………………...

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Received by: ………………………………….Date :……………………………………..
(Name)
Approved: ……………………………………
Not approved for the following reasons: …………………………………………………….
Signature: ………………………………….
STAMP

FORM III

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[Regulation 5]

PRESCRIBED FORMS

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

PLANT BREEDER'S RIGHTS ACT

The Plant Breeder’s Rights (Forms and Fees) Regulations, 2011

FORM OF AUTHORISATION OF AGENT

(1) Here insert the full names of the person authorising, and in the case of a company, the name of the Director.

(2) Here insert name and address of agent

(3) Here state the particular matter for which the agent is appointed, giving the reference number if known

(4) Here state nationality of principal

(5) To be signed by person appointing the agent

(6) Here insert the full trade or business address of principal

I/We (1) ……………………………………………………………….. have appointed (2) …………………………………………………… of ……………………………………………………………………… to act as my/our agent for (3) …………………………………………. and request that all notices, requisition and communications relating thereto may be sent to such agent at the above address.

I/We hereby revoke all previous authorisations, if any, in respect of the same matter.

I/We hereby declare that I am/we are a (4) …………………………..

Dated this …………….. day of ………………………20…

(5) ……………………………………… Signature of principal

Address (6) …………………………………………………………….

Dated this ……………………….. day of …………………. 20…

………………………………………………
Signature of agent

Address ……………………………………………………………..

FORM IV

[Regulation 6]

PRESCRIBED FORMS

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

PLANT BREEDER'S RIGHTS ACT

The Plant Breeder’s Rights (Forms and Fees) Regulations, 2011

REQUEST FOR FURTHER INFORMATION /PARTICULARS

To: …………………………………………………………………………………………

Address: …………………………………………………………………………………..

Reference No: …………………………………………………………………………….

You are hereby requested to furnish the following information or documents in respect of your application for …………………………………………………………………………

(a) …………………………………………………………………………………………..

(b) …………………………………………………………………………………………..

(d) …………………………………………………………………………………………..

within ……………………………. days of this notice. If you fail to furnish the requested information within the stipulated period, your application will be treated as invalid and shall be rejected.

Dated this ……………………………….. day of ……………………………… 20 ..

…………………………………

Registrar

FORM V

[Regulations 7, 8(2) and (12(2)]

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

PLANT BREEDER'S RIGHTS ACT

The Plant Breeder’s Rights (Forms and Fees) Regulations, 2011

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF APPLICATION/PLANT VARIETY DENOMINATION

To: ………………………………………………………………………………………….

Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………

Reference No: ………………………………………………………………………………

you are hereby notified that your application for ………………… has been accepted/rejected on the following grounds:

(a)…………………………………………………………………………………………..

(b)…………………………………………………………………………………………..

(d)…………………………………………………………………………………………..

You are hereby requested to submit another denomination within ………………… days of this Notice. If you fail to submit the denomination within the stipulated period, your application will be treated as invalid and shall be rejected.

Dated this …………………………………. day of …………………….. 20…

………………………………………………..

Registrar

FORM VI

[Regulation 8(1)]

(To be completed in triplicate)

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

PLANT BREEDER'S RIGHTS ACT

The Plant Breeder’s Rights (Forms and Fees) Regulations, 2011

APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF APPLICATION/PLANT VARIETY DENOMINATION

		Shaded fields for official use only	Application number:
Date/Time
Information required		Information provided
1.	Name(s) of applicant(s)
2.	Date of initial application
3.	Proposed plant variety denomination
4.	Proposed amendment to application (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)
5.	Appendices (please attach relevant supporting documentation)
Appendix No. 1
Appendix No. 2
Appendix No. 3
Receipt number Name: ........................................... Signature of applicant (individual or authorised representative: .........................
To be signed by authorised officer Name: ................................ Signature of officer: ...................... STAMP

FORM VII

[Regulation 9]

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

PLANT BREEDER'S RIGHTS ACT

The Plant Breeder’s Rights (Forms and Fees) Regulations, 2011

NOTICE OF VARIATION OF APPLICATION

(1) Here insert full names and address of applicant

(2) Here insert reference No. of application

(3) Here insert type of application

To (1) …………………………………………………………………..

IN THE MATTER OF (2) ……………………………………. you are hereby notified that your application for (3 )………………………. has been varied as follows:
(a)……………………………………………………………………..
(b)……………………………………………………………………..
(c)……………………………………………………………………...
Dated this …………………… day of ……………. 20 …
…………………………………………..
Registrar

FORM VIII

[Regulation 10]

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

PLANT BREEDER'S RIGHTS ACT

The Plant Breeder’s Rights (Forms and Fees) Regulations, 2011

VERIFICATION OF PARTICULARS OF DESCRIPTION OF PLANT VARIETY

(Section 21 of the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act No. 18 of 2007)

I/we (1) ……………………………………………………….… of (2) ……………………………………… hereby certify as follows:

1. The following are the particulars of the characteristics that distinguish the plant variety from other plant varieties, the existence of which is a matter of common knowledge.
(a) ……………………………………………………………………………
(b) ……………………………………………………………………………
2. The following are the particulars of the test growing carried out to establish that the plant variety is distinct, uniform and stable:
(a) ……………………………………………………………………………
(b) …………………………………………………………………………...

3. The following are the particulars of the test growing carried out as required for essential derivation:
(a) …………………………………………………………………………..
(b) ………………………………………………………………………….

4. The following are the particulars of the test growing outside Zambia that establish that the plant variety will, if grown in Zambia, be distinct, uniform and stable:
(a) …………………………………………………………………………..
(b) …………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………….
Signature of applicant

Date: ……………………………………

(1) Here insert full names of applicant

(2) Here insert address of applicant

FORM IX

[Regulation 11]

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

PLANT BREEDER'S RIGHTS ACT

The Plant Breeder’s Rights (Forms and Fees) Regulations, 2011

Grant No …………………..

GRANT OF PROVISIONAL PROTECTION

(Section 28 of the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act No. 18 of 2007)

Holder’s name ………………………………………………………………………………

Address …………………………………………………………………………………….....

This provisional protection is granted in respect of plant variety ……… with denomination ................. for a period of ………………………………….. commencing on the ………………. day of ……20 …

The conditions of grant of the provisional protection are as shown in the Annexures attached hereto.

Please be notified that the grant of provisional protection shall cease to apply to your plant variety if–

(a) your application for plant breeder’s rights is rejected or granted under section 30 of the Act, whichever occurs first;

(b) your application is withdrawn; or

Issued at …………………….. this ………………… day of …………20…

………………………………………..

Registrar

ENDORSEMENT OF GRANT

This grant of provisional protection has this ……….. day of ……….. 20.. been entered in the Register.

FORM X

[Regulation 12(1)]

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

PLANT BREEDER'S RIGHTS ACT

The Plant Breeder’s Rights (Forms and Fees) Regulations, 2011

Grant No ……………..

GRANT OF PLANT BREEDER’S RIGHTS

(Section 30 of the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act, No. 18 of 2007)

Holder’s name ………………………………………………………………………………

Address …………………………………………………………………………………….....

The plant breeder’s rights are granted in respect of plant variety …………………………. with denomination …………………… for a period of …………………….. commencing on the …………………… day of ………… 20…

The conditions of grant of the plant breeder’s rights are as shown in the Annexures attached hereto.

Issued at ………………………… this ……………….. day of ……………….. 20…

………………………………….

Registrar

ENDORSEMENT OF GRANT

This grant of plant breeder’s rights has this ………………………… day of ………….. 20.. been entered in the Register.

FORM XI

[Regulation 13(1)]

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

The Plant Breeder’s Rights Act

The Plant Breeder’s Rights (Forms and Fees) Regulations, 2011

NOTIFICATION OF ACQUISITION OF PLANT BREEDER’S RIGHTS

(Section 10 of the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act, No. 18 of 2007)

(1) Here insert the full names and address of claimant

(2) Here insert the full names and address of the grantee

(3) Here insert No. of licence under which grantee holds the rights

To: The Registrar

Please be notified that on the………….day of………………….20………..

I (1)…………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………..
Acquired the following plant breeder’s rights:
(a)…………………………………………………………………………….
(b)…………………………………………………………………………….
(c)…………………………………………………………………………….
(d)…………………………………………………………………………….
In respect of…………………………………………plant variety.

The plant breeders rights were assigned/transmitted* to me by (2)…………of …………………………………………………………………………………

The rights were held by the grantee under licence No. (3)…………..issued on the……………….day of…………20………….

Any documents required to be sent to me by our office in respect of this notice may be sent at the following address:
……………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………….
Dated this…………………day of………………………..20……………….
…………………………………Assignee

*Delete as appropriate

FORM XII

[Regulation 13(2)]

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

PLANT BREEDER'S RIGHTS ACT

The Plant Breeder’s Rights (Forms and Fees) Regulations, 2011

NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION OF ACQUISITION OF PLANT BREEDER’S RIGHTS

To: (The Claimant)……………………………………………………………………….

Address:………………………………………………………………………………….

Reference No:……………………………… you are hereby notified that–

*(a) your name has been entered on the Register pursuant to the lodgment by yourself, of a notification of acquisition of plant breeder’s rights dated the…………………….day of…………………20……..in respect of…………plant variety for the following plant breeder’s rights:

(i)…………………………………………………………………………………..

(ii)………………………………………………………………………………….

(iii)…………………………………………………………………………………

(iv)…………………………………………………………………………………

(a) your notification for acquisition of plant breeder’s rights has been rejected on the following grounds:

(i)…………………………………………………………………………………..

(ii)………………………………………………………………………………….

(iii)…………………………………………………………………………………

(iv)…………………………………………………………………………………

*Delete as appropriate.

Dated this………………………day of……………………………..20……………

………………………………………..

Registrar

To: (The Grantee)…………………………………………………………………………………..

Address:…………………………………………………………………………………………….

Reference No……………………………………………………………………………..................

You are hereby notified that-

*(a) I have entered the name of…….......................................................(the claimant) of- ………………………………………………………………………………..

(i) Address: …………………………………………………………………………………...

(ii) Reference No:……………………………………………………………………………..

pursuant to the lodgment by…………………………………………… (the assignee) of a notification of acquisition of plant breeder’s rights dated the……………………..……day of……………………….20…………….in respect of………………….plant variety. The notification lodged was in respect of the following plant breeder’s rights:

(i)………………………………………………………………………………………………

(ii)……………………………………………………………………………………………...

(iii)…………………………………………………………………………………………….

(iv)……………………………………………………………………………………………..

(a) I have rejected the notification of acquisition of plant breeder’s rights by………………………(the claimant) of-

(i) Address: …………………………………………………………………………………...

(ii) Reference No:……………………………………………………………………………..

Lodged by…………………………………………………………………………………….

(the claimant) on the ……………day of……………..20…………………..on the following grounds:

(i)……………………………………………………………………………………………...

(ii)……………………………………………………………………………………………..

(iii)…………………………………………………………………………………………….

(iv)…………………………………………………………………………………………….

*Delete as appropriate.

Dated this…………………………….…day of………………..…………………..20……………

………………………………………..

Registrar

FORM XIII

[Regulations 14 and 21]

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

PLANT BREEDER'S RIGHTS ACT

The Plant Breeder’s Rights (Forms and Fees) Regulations, 2011

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REVOKE PLANT BREEDER’S RIGHTS/COMPULSORY LICENCE

To (1)………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

IN THE MATTER OF (2)……………………………..you are hereby notified that I intend to revoke your plant breeder’s rights/compulsory licence on the following grounds:
(a)……………………………………………………………………
(b)……………………………………………………………………
(c)……………………………………………………………………
(d)……………………………………………………………………

Accordingly, you are requested to file an objection to this notice within (3)…………………………days of receiving this notice. Failure to file the objection shall result in the revocation of your plant breeder’s rights/compulsory licence.

Dated this………………..day of………………..20………………

(4)…………………………………Registrar

(1) Here insert the full names and address of holder/grantee/licensee

(2) Here insert the grant No.

(3) Here insert the number of days stipulated (should not exceed 30 days)

(4) Signature of Registrar

FORM XIV

[Regulations 15 and 22]

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

PLANT BREEDER'S RIGHTS ACT

The Plant Breeder’s Rights (Forms and Fees) Regulations, 2011

NOTICE OF REVOCATION OF PLANT BREEDER’S RIGHTS/LICENCE/COMPULSORY LICENCE

(1) Here insert the full names and address of holder/grantee

(2) Here insert the grant No. ....

(3) Signature of Registrar*delete as applicable

To (1) ………………………………………………………………..

IN THE MATTER OF (2) …………………………….. you are hereby notified that your *plant breeder’s rights/licence/compulsory licence has been revoked on the following grounds:
(a)……………………………………………………………………
(b)……………………………………………………………………
(c)……………………………………………………………………
(d)……………………………………………………………………

Dated this ……………….. day of ……………….. 20 ..

(3) ………………………………… Registrar

*Delete as applicable

FORM XV

[Regulations 16(2) and 23]

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

PLANT BREEDER'S RIGHTS ACT

The Plant Breeder’s Rights (Forms and Fees) Regulations, 2011

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SURRENDER PLANT BREEDER’S RIGHTS/COMPULSORY LICENCE

To the Registrar(1) ………………………………………………………………......................................................................................................................……

IN THE MATTER OF (2) …………………………….. do hereby notify your office that I intend to surrender my plant breeder’s rights/compulsory licence for the following reasons:
(a) ……………………………………………………………………
(b) ……………………………………………………………………
(c) .............................................................
(d) ……………………………………………………………………

Dated this ……………….. day of ……………….. 20…

(3) ………………………………… Registrar

(1) Here insert the full names and address of holder/grantee

(2) Here insert the grant No.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Received by: …………………………………. Date Received: ……….............

Name ...................................

Signature: ..........................................................

STAMP

FORM XVI

[Regulation 17]

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

PLANT BREEDER'S RIGHTS ACT

The Plant Breeder’s Rights (Forms and Fees) Regulations, 2011

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER PLANT BREEDER’S RIGHTS

(1) Here insert the grant No. ........

(2) Here insert the full names and address of holder

(3) Here insert the grant /licence No. .........

(4) Here insert the full names and address of transferee

(5) Proposed date of transfer

To the Registrar ...................................................................

IN THE MATTER OF (1) ……………………………………… I (2) …….. ……………………………………………………………………................………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Hereby notify you of my intention to transfer my plant breeder’s rights held under Grant/licence No. (3) …………………………….. on the following grounds:
(a) …………………………………………………………………………
(b) …………………………………………………………………………
(c) …………………………………………………………………………
(d) …………………………………………………………………………

My plant breeder’s right are to be transferred to (4)
…………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………………..

On the (5) …………………. day of …………………. 20…

I have notified the following persons who are also licensed in respect of the plant breeder’s rights of my intention:
(a) …………………………………………………………………………
(b) …………………………………………………………………………
(c) …………………………………………………………………………
(d) …………………………………………………………………………
Find attached to this Notice proof of such notification.
Dated this ……………….. day of ……………….. 20…
………………………………… Registrar

FORM XVII

[Regulation 18]

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

PLANT BREEDER'S RIGHTS ACT

The Plant Breeder’s Rights (Forms and Fees) Regulations, 2011

APPLICATION FOR LICENSEE/COMPULSORY LICENCE FOR PLANT BREEDER’S RIGHTS

			Shaded fields for official use only	Application number:
Date/Time
Information required			Information provided
1.	Grant No.
2.	Current holder/grantee
3.	(a) Name(s) of licensee(s) (b) Type of licensee
4	Licensee’s Address
	Tel: Fax: E-mail
5	Plant breeder’s rights applied for		(a) (b) (c)
Appendices
Appendix No. 1		Conditions imposed for issuance of licence
Appendix No. 2		Copy of application for licence made to holder/grantee
Appendix No. 3		Copy of decision given by holder/grantee
Appendix No. 4		The requirements of the public for seed of the plant variety which will not be met if the licence is not granted
Name of applicant (individual or authorised representative): ……………………….. Date: …............ Signature: .................................................

FORM XVIII

[Regulations 18(2) and 19(2)]

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

PLANT BREEDER'S RIGHTS ACT

The Plant Breeder’s Rights (Forms and Fees) Regulations, 2011

Licence No. …………..

LICENCE/COMPULSORY LICENCE FOR PLANT BREEDER’S RIGHTS

(Sections 43 and 45 of the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act, No. 18 of 2007)

Licensee’s name …………………………………………………………………………….

Address ……………………………………………………………………………………..

This licence permits the licensee to–

(a) …………………………………………………………………………………………

(b) …………………………………………………………………………………………

(d) …………………………………………………………………………………………

in respect of ……………………………….. plant variety which rights are held by ………………………. under licence No. ……………….. issued on the …………….. day of ……………………… 20…

This licence is valid for a period of ……………. days commencing on the ………. day of …………… 20…

The conditions of the grant of the consent are shown in the Annexures attached hereto.

Dated ………………………… this ………………………… day of …………………….. 20 ..

…………………………………..

Holder

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LICENCE

(1) The licensee shall provide to the holder ……………………….. of the propagating material of the relevant variety at the cost of …………………. per……………….. (quantity)

(2) The licensee shall pay the sum of K ………………………… as royalty in respect of the exploitation of the licence.

(3) The licensee shall pay to the Institute and the holder a fee on the grant of this licence and any annual or other periodic licence fees.

(4) The licensee shall comply with the directions of the Institute and the holder in relation to specified matters.

FORM XIX

[Regulation 20]

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA

PLANT BREEDER'S RIGHTS ACT

The Plant Breeder’s Rights (Forms and Fees) Regulations, 2011

APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL/VARIATION OF COMPULSORY LICENCE

		Shaded fields for official use only	Application number:
Date/Time
Information required		Information provided
1.	Grant No.
2.	Current holder/grantee
3.	(a) Name(s) of licensee(s) (b) Type of licensee
4	Licensee’s Address
	Tel: Fax: E-mail
5	Plant breeder’s rights applied for	(a) (b) (c)
Appendices
Appendix No. 1
Appendix No. 2
Appendix No. 3
Appendix No. 4
Name of Applicant (individual or authorised representative):……………………….. Date:…............ Signature: .......................
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Received by: …………………………………………. RECEIPT No. ………………………..Officer Amount received …………………………………… Serial No. of application …………………………… STAMP

SECOND SCHEDULE

[Regulation 24]

PRESCRIBED FEES

No.

Description

Fee Units

Application for grant of plant breeder’s rights/provisional protection

7, 833

Technical evaluation of a plant variety

15, 667

Annual fee

7,833

Purchase of a report from a testing authority in another country

5,222

Replacement of lost or destroyed grant/licence

8,356

Claim of priority from a preceding application outside Zambia

2,089

Change of denomination

522

Reinstatement of an abandoned application on petition

2,089

Application for a compulsory licence

2,089

Application for renewal of a grant/licence

2,611

Inspection of register and documents

522

Duplicate page of register or documents

261

Grant for Plant Breeders Rights/licence/provisional protection

6,267

***

THIRD SCHEDULE

[Regulation 25]

PROTECTED PLANT SPECIES

Common Name

Botanical Name

CEREALS:

Barley

Hordeum vulgare (L.)

Finger millet

Eleusine coracana (Gaertn)

Maize

Zea mays (L.)

Oats

Avena sativa (L.)

Pearl millet

Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.

Rice

Oryza sativa (L.)

Rye

Secale cereale (L.)

Sorghum

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench

Triticale Triticum

Triticale hexaploide Lart

Wheat

Triticum aestivum (L.)

Wheat (Durum)

Triticum durum (L.)

PULSES

Beans

Phaseolus vulgaris (L.)

Broadbeans

Vicia faba (L.)

Chickpeas

Cicer arietinum (L.)

Cluster

Cyamopsis tetragonoloba

bean

Vigna unguiculata (L). Waip

Cowpea

Dolichos lablab (L.)

Dolichos bean

Pisum sativum (L.)

Pea

Cajanus cajan

Pigeon pea

Viccia sativa (L.)

Common Vetch

Phaseola aureus (L.)

Green gram

Vigna radiate

OIL CROPS:

Castor bean

Ricinus commjunis (L.)

Ground nut

Arachis hypogaea K

Jojoba

Simmondisia chinesis

Linseed

Linum usitatissiumum (L.)

Oil seed rape

Brassica napus L.

Safflower

Carthamu tinctorius (L.)

Sesame

Sesamum indicum (L.)

Sunflower

Helianthus annus (L.)

Soya beans

Glycine max (L). Merr

Jatropha

Jatropha curcas (L.)

FIBRE CROPS:

Cotton

Gossypium spp.

Flax

Linum usitatissimum (L.)

Kenaf

Hibiscus cannabinus (L.)

Sisal

Agave sisalana

ROOT AND TUBER CROPS:

Beet

Beta vulgaris (L.)

Irish potatoes

Solanum tuberosum

Turnip

Brassica rapa (L.)

Cassava

Manihot esculenta (Crantz)

Sweet potatoes

Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.

HERBAGE GRASSES:

Blue stem grass

Andropogon gerardii

Buffel grass

Cenchrus ciliaris (L.)

Cock’s foot

Dactyois glomerata

Coloured guinea grass

Panicum coloratum

Columbus grass

Sorghum almum

Congo signal

Brachiaris ruziziensis

Paspalum grass

Paspalum gayanus

Rhodes grass

Chloris gayana

Rye grass

Lolium spp

Setaria

Setaria anceps

Love grass

Sorghum sudannense

Sugarcane

Eragrostis spp

LAWN GRASS:

Bermunda grass

Cynodon dactylon

PASTURE LEGUMES

Butterly pen

Clitoria ternatea

Centro

Centrosema pubescens Benth

Clover

Trifolitum spp

Greenleaf

Desmodium introrium (Miller)

Leucauena

Leucaena lencocephala

Lucerne

Medicago sativa (L.)

Lupin

Lipinus spp.

Silver leaf

Desmodium uncinatum

Siratro

Macroptilium atropurpureum

Stylo

Stylosanthes guianensis

FRUITS TREES

Sweet Oranges

Citrus sinensis

Mandarine

C. reticulate

Lemon

C. limon

Lime

C. aurantifolia

Peaches

Prumus persica

Plums

P. domestica

Apricot

P. armenica

Custard Apple

Annona reticulate

Mango

Mangifera indica

Avocado

Persea Americana

Guavo

Psidium guajava

Pineapple

Ananas comosus

Banana

Musa spp.

Apple

Malus sylvestris

Pears

Pyrus communis

Grapes

Vitis vinifera

Papaya

Carica papaya

Passion Fruit

Passiflora edulis

Jackfruit

Artocarpus heterophyllus

Litchi/lychee

Litchi chinensis

Raspberry

Rubus spp

Rose apple

Syzgium jambos

Tree Tomato

Cyphomandra betacea

Tamarind

Tamarindus indica

Straw Berry

Fragaria ananassa

TREE CROPS

Coffee

Coffea Arabica & Coffe canaphora

Coconut

Cocos nucifera

Cashew

Anacardium occidentale L.

Tea

Camilla sinensis

VEGETABLES

Amaranth …………………………………………………

Amaranthus spp.

Artichoke………………………………………………….

Cynara scolymus

Asparagus………………………………………………….

Asparagus officinalis

Beans………………………………………………………

Phaseolus vulgaries L.

Beet………………………………………………………..

Beta vulgaris L.

Broccoli/Cauliflower………………………………………

Brassica olercea var botrytis L.

Brussels sprouts…………………………………………...

Brassica oleracea var.gemnifera

Cabbage……………………………………………………

Brassica oleracea var.capitala L.

Canteloupe/Muskmelon…………………………………….

Cucumis melo L

Carrot………………………………………………………

Daucus carota L

Celery/Celeriac……………………………………………..

Apium graveolens L.

Chicory……………………………………………………..

Cichorium intybus L.

Chinese cabbage……………………………………………

Brassica chinensis L.

Chirvil………………………………………………………

Anhricus cerefolium

Collards/kale……………………………………………….

Brassica oleracea var ancephala DC

Corriander………………………………………………….

Coriandrum sativum

Cucumber………………………………………………….

Cucumis sativus L.

Drill………………………………………………………..

Arethum graveolens L.

Eggplant……………………………………………………

Solanum melongena L.

Endive………………………………………………………

Cichorium endivia L.

Garden cress………………………………………………..

Lespidium sativa L.

Karella………………………………………………………

Cucumis spp

Kohl rabi……………………………………………………

Brassica oleracea var.gongylodes

Leek…………………………………………………………

Allium porrum L.

Lettuce………………………………………………………

Lactuca sativa

Okra…………………………………………………………

Hibiscus esculentus L.

Onion………………………………………………………..

Allium cepa L.

Parsley………………………………………………………

Petroselinum crispum (Mill) Nym.

Parsnip………………………………………………………

Pastinaco sative L.

Pea………………………………………………………….

Pisum sativum L. Sensulato

Pepper………………………………………………………

Capsicum spp.

Courgette……………………………………………………

…………………………………………Cucurbit pepo L

Radish………………………………………………………

Raphanus sativus L.

Rhubarb…………………………………………………….

Rheum rhaponticum L.

Rutabaga……………………………………………………

Brassica napus var, napobrassica L.

Spinach……………………………………………………..

Spinacea oleracea L.

Swiss chard…………………………………………………

Beta vulgaris

Tomato……………………………………………………...

Lycopersicon esculentum P. Mill.

Turnip……………………………………………………….

Brassica rapa L.

Water cress…………………………………………………

Nasturtium officinal Ribr

Water melon………………………………………………..

Citrullus spp.

Pumpkin……………………………………………………

…………………………………..

Squash……………………………………………………..

FLOWERS

Pyrethrum…………………………………………………

Chrysanthemum spp.

Chrysanthemum…………………………………………..

Chrysanthemum spp.

Carnation………………………………………………….

Dianthus spp.

Lisianthus…………………………………………………

Eustoma spp.

Roses……………………………………………………..

Rosa spp.

Croton…………………………………………………….

Croton spp.

Cordia…………………………………………………….

Cordia spp.

Salvia………………………………………………………

Salvia. spp

Tagetes…………………………………………………….

Tagetes spp.

Aster……………………………………………………….

Aster spp.

Dahlia……………………………………………………...

Dahlia spp.

Hibiscus……………………………………………………

Hibiscus spp

Bougainvillaea ……………………………………………..

Bougainvillaea spp.

Aucuba……………………………………………………..

Aucuba japonica

Begonia…………………………………………………….

Begonia spp.

Camellia……………………………………………………

Camellia spp.

Campanula…………………………………………………

Campanula spp.

Euphorbia………………………………………………….

Euphorbia spp.

Gladiolus…………………………………………………..

Gladiolus spp.

Hedera……………………………………………………..

Hedera spp.

Helianthus…………………………………………………

Helianthus spp.

Iris…………………………………………………………

Iris spp.

Jasmin……………………………………………………..

Jasminum spp.

Lily………………………………………………………..

Lilium spp.

Oxalis……………………………………………………..

Oxalis adenophylla

Pelargonia…………………………………………………

Pelargonium spp.

Thuja………………………………………………………

Thuja spp.

Yucca……………………………………………………...

Yucca spp.

Canna lily………………………………………………….

Cannas pp.

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