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FARMERS' RIGHTS LEGISLATION & POLICY DATABASE:

Malaysia


Legislation on Farmers' Rights and community rights related to crop genetic resources

Protection of New Plant Varieties Act 2004
   Status: Adopted as of 1 July 2004
   Relevant provisions: Section 13. Persons who may apply for registration of new plant variety and grant of breeder's rights, Section 14. Conditions for registration of new plant variety and grant of breeder's right.
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Legislation on conservation and sustainable use of crop genetic resources

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Traditional knowledge legislation

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Bioprospecting legislation with access and benefit sharing provisions

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Seed laws, including seed certification rules

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Laws on plant variety protection, also called plant breeders' rights legislation

Protection of New Plant Varieties Act 2004
   Status: Adopted as of 1 July 2004
   Relevant provisions: Procedure and conditions for application of registration of new plant variety and grant of breeders` right, Part 4. Rights, limitations and duties of a holder.
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Patent laws

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