May 13, 2026

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Viewing seed genetic material is not patent infringement: U.S. Department of Justice (Law360)

Potato Growers of Alberta applaud federal changes to Plant Breeders' Rights legislation (Farms.com)

May 12, 2026

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Canadian Seed Growers Association welcomes the Government of Canada's updated Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations (PBR)

May 8, 2026

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U.S. Plant Variety Protection Office issues at total of 25 certificates on May 1, 2026 

May 7, 2026

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Canada - Updated Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations to support innovation and greater choice for growers and consumers

April 17, 2026

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U.S. Plant Variety Protection Office issues at total of 25 certificates on February 20, 2026 

April 16, 2026

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U.S. Plant Variety Protection Office issues at total of 25 certificates on April 3, 2026

April 15, 2026

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U.S. Plant Variety Protection Office issues at total of 25 certificates on January 16, 2026

March 26, 2026

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UPOV launches PRISMA Plus pilot project to streamline plant variety protection at 7th Electronic Applications Meeting

February 18, 2026

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Canada - Grain sector urged to rethink royalties on seed - Industry admits reopening the debate could be divisive, but some say it’s necessary in light of federal research cuts (The Western Producer)

January 30, 2026

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TriCal Superior Forage LLC files lawsuit in federal court against Michigan producer over PVP violations (Michigan Farm News)

January 14, 2026

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Canada - Fourteen farmer and seed advocacy organizations urge Ottawa to protect seed saving rights

December 12, 2025

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U.S. Plant Variety Protection Office issues at total of 25 certificates on December 5, 2025

U.S. Plant Variety Protection Office issues at total of 25 certificates on November 14, 2025

December 11, 2025

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North Dakota State Seed Department - Public notice: enforcement action, violation of plant variety protection

November 21, 2025

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Chris Reat named Executive Director of the Seed Innovation Protection Alliance

November 17, 2025

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Seed Innovation & Protection Alliance (SIPA) announces new Director

October 29, 2025

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U.S. Plant Variety Protection Office issues at total of 25 certificates on October 17, 2025

September 11, 2025

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U.S. Plant Variety Protection Office issues at total of 25 certificates on August 29, 2025

August 26, 2025

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U.S. Plant Variety Protection Office issues at total of 25 certificates on August 15, 2025

August 22, 2025

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U.S. Plant Variety Protection Office issues at total of 25 certificates on August 22, 2025

August 18, 2025

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Canada - Draft regulations aim to strengthen, clarify and simplify Canada’s Plant Breeders’ Rights system (BLG)

August 14, 2025

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USDA/AMS announces changes to Plant Variety Protection Office's Certificate Management System

August 12, 2025

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U.S. Plant Variety Protection Office issues at total of 25 certificates on August 8, 2025

August 5, 2025

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U.S. Plant Variety Protection Office issues at total of 25 certificates on August 1, 2025

August 1, 2025

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U.S. Plant Variety Protection Office issues at total of 25 certificates on July 25, 2025

July 24, 2025

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U.S. Plant Variety Protection Office issues at total of 25 certificates on July 17, 2025

July 18, 2025

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U.S. Plant Variety Protection Office issues at total of 25 certificates on July 8, 2025