Malaysia legislation

Section 23

of PROTECTION OF NEW PLANT VARIETIES ACT 2004

Section 23

(a)

that the person opposing the application is entitled to the breeder’s right as against the applicant;

(b)

that the application for the registration of the new plant variety and grant of a breeder’s right does not comply with the requirements of this Act;

(c)

that the application for the registration of the new plant variety and grant of a breeder’s right is contrary to public order or morality;

(d)

that the application for the registration of the new plant variety and grant of a breeder’s right may produce a negative impact on the environment.

(2)

The notice shall be in writing in the manner to be specified by the Board in writing and shall include a statement of the grounds of opposition.

Section 23 — AKTA PERLINDUNGAN VARIETI BARU TUMBUHAN 2004