MPEP Section 1613, Right of Priority Based upon Application for Plant Breeder's Rights

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1613 Right of Priority Based upon Application for Plant Breeder's Rights

Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 119(f), an application for a plant patent may rely upon an application for plant breeder's rights filed in a WTO member country (or in a foreign UPOV Contracting Party) for priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(a) through (c).

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