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Plant variety rights can be defined as the protection granted to those who develop a new plant variety through plant breeding and the application of scientific knowledge. The beneficiary of this protection is referred to as the breeder, and among the rights obtained, they have the right to prevent third parties from performing certain acts related to the production, reproduction, preparation for reproductive purposes, multiplication, or propagation, among others, of the new plant variety they have developed. To enforce these rights, they receive a certification that allows them to take legal action against those who violate their rights. This protection has a duration of between 15 and 25 years, depending on whether it pertains to forest trees, fruit trees, or other species. This new plant variety must have a distinct generic name, and for intellectual property rights to provide protection as mentioned, the plant variety must meet certain requirements, such as being new, distinct, uniform, and stable.
