Subsection 5: Waiver - Forfeiture

Renunciation of a plant variety certificate is made by means of a written declaration. It is formulated to the person in charge of the missions of the national plant variety authority by the owner of the certificate or by a representative with a special power of attorney. If the certificate belongs to several persons, renunciation may only be made if it is requested by all of them. If the real,…

A breeder whose rights may be forfeited pursuant to 1° and 2° of the first paragraph of Article L. 623-23 shall be given formal notice to put an end to this situation by means of a notification sent to him/her by the person in charge of the tasks falling within the remit of the national plant variety authority. If, on expiry of a period of two months from receipt of…