Essen, Germany
January 17, 2025
Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) Continues Long-Standing Tradition at IPM ESSEN
The Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) is pleased to announce its participation in IPM ESSEN 2025, the International Trade Fair for Plants, Technology, Floristry, and Garden Features, which will take place from January 28 to 31, 2025, in Essen, Germany.
As CPVO embarks on a special year marking 30 years of supporting innovation in plant breeding, the trade fair represents one of the first highlights in a series of events planned throughout 2025. True to tradition, CPVO will share a joint booth with its national partners Bundessortenamt (Germany), Naktuinbouw (The Netherlands), GEVES (France), COBORU (Poland), and the Nébih (Hungary), showcasing the strength of collaboration within the European plant variety protection system.
Event Details
- Dates: January 28-31, 2025
- Location: Messe Essen, Germany, Hall 2, Stand 2B23
- Booth Hours:
January 28-30: 9:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs
January 31: 9:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs
About CPVO
Since its founding in 1995, CPVO has been the cornerstone of the European Union plant variety protection system, enabling breeders to obtain Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) valid across the EU through a single application. Over the years, CPVO has received more than 80,000 applications and granted over 64,000 rights, reinforcing its role in fostering innovation and supporting the agricultural and horticultural sectors.
The Importance of Ornamental Plants
Ornamental species remain a critical focus of EU plant variety protection, accounting for 53% of all applications, followed by agricultural species (26%) and fruit/vegetable species (21%). The European Union remains one of the leading markets for floriculture, with CPVO playing a vital role in safeguarding breeders' innovations.
Economic and Environmental Contributions
A recent joint study by CPVO and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) highlights that the EU’s plant variety rights system contributes €13 billion to the EU's GDP annually and supports 15% of ornamental plant production across the region.
Why IPM ESSEN Matters
IPM ESSEN 2025 is set to bring together over 1,300 exhibitors from 46 countries and approximately 40,000 visitors, providing an unmatched opportunity for CPVO and its partners to connect with stakeholders, breeders, and policymakers on a global stage.
Visit Us at IPM ESSEN 2025
We look forward to welcoming you at our joint booth in Hall 2, Stand 2B23 to learn more about the CPVO’s activities and the European Union plant variety protection system. For further details, please contact us at communication@cpvo.europa.eu.
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