** Scheduled maintenance **
We are doing planned system maintenance on Saturday 22 March from 8:00am to 5:00pm (AEDT). During this time, you may experience intermittent interruptions
You will require this certificate if you are the original breeder of a new variety of plant or if you are acquiring ownership rights from an original breeder.
This certificate will provide exclusive commercial rights to:
A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.
To be eligible for this certificate, your plant must:
You are required to:
Lasts up to 20 or 25 years, dependent on plant type (requires annual renewal)
Fees Details for this service in table format.
Application (online). Fees for 2024-25
Application (postal). Fees for 2024-25
Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.
Certificate fee. Fees for 2024-25
Plant Breeders Rights Act 1994 Australian Government
Plant Breeders Rights Regulations 1994 Australian Government
From start to finish the process takes two and a half years. However, this may vary depending on the type of plant and how long the growing trial takes.
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
IP Australia
Patent and Plant Breeder's Rights Group
Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.
Plant Breeder's Rights (Opens in new window)