Protection of breeding achievements

The right to a selection achievement in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On the Protection of selection Achievements" dated July 13, 1999 No. 422-1 is confirmed by a patent.
A patent is issued for a selection achievement that has novelty, distinctiveness, uniformity and stability.
The scope of legal protection granted by a patent for a selection achievement is determined by the set of features included in the description of the variety, breed.
A patent for a selection achievement is issued based on the results of a preliminary examination and examination for patentability.
Preliminary examination is carried out by the expert organization Republican State Enterprise "National Institute of Intellectual Property" of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter - RSE "NIIS").
The patent certifies the exclusive right of the patent holder to use the selection achievement, its priority and the authorship of the breeder.
The patent validity period for plant varieties is 25 years, animal breeds - 30 years.