4.2.4 Qualified Person

Date Published

Key Legislation

Plant Breeder’s Rights Act 1994:

  • s8 Approved persons 

A qualified person (also referred to as an “approved person” in s8 of the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act 1994) is a technical expert with specialist knowledge of one or more plant varieties. QPs generally do not act for applicants and instead act as technical consultants throughout the application process. Further information on the role of QPs can be viewed at 8. Qualified Persons (QPs)

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