Plant obtaining is a plant variety created by humans. The protection system applies to the entire plant kingdom. Wild varieties are excluded. But, if man brings an improvement to this wild variety, obtaining can be protected. To be protected, vegetable obtaining must be:
- New;
- Distinct;
- Homogeneous;
- Stable;
- And be the subject of a name.
In terms of plant obtaining certification there are two types of publication:
- The publication of demand and plant name;
- The publication of the certificate of vegetable obtaining.
This publication allows third parties to object if necessary within six months of the publication.
Plant obtaining has a protection duration of twenty five years from the date of issue of the certificate of plant obtaining.
