MPEP 1600
Plant Patents
This is the Ninth Edition of the MPEP, Revision 10.2019, Last Revised in June 2020
Chapter 1600: Plant Patents
1601: Introduction: The Act, Scope, Type of Plants Covered
1602: Rules Applicable
1603: Elements of a Plant Application
1604: Applicant, Oath or Declaration
1605: Specification and Claim
1606: Drawings
1607: Specimens
1608: Examination
1609: Report of Agricultural Research Service
1610: The Action
1611: Issue
1612: UPOV Convention
1613: Right of Priority Based upon Application for Plant Breeder’s Rights