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'''Plant Variety Protection Advisory Board (PVPA Board)''' advises the USDA on the implementation of the Plant Variety Protection Act, focusing on providing intellectual property rights to developers of new plant varieties. This helps encourage innovation in agriculture by protecting plant breeders' rights. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/pvpo}} ==Mission== The PVPA Board's mission is to ensure that the Plant Variety Protection Act is administered effectively. This involves advising on new regulations, making recommendations on intellectual property rights for plant varieties, and handling appeals from applicants. The board strives to balance the interests of plant breeders with public access to new varieties, promoting both innovation and agricultural development.<ref>USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. "Plant Variety Protection Office". USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/pvpo (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Parent organization== The PVPA Board is managed by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). AMS oversees various agricultural marketing and regulatory services, including those related to plant variety protection.<ref>USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. "About AMS". USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Legislation== The board was established under the Plant Variety Protection Act of 1970, which provides legal protection to developers of new plant varieties.<ref>USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. "Plant Variety Protection Act of 1970". USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Plant%20Variety%20Protection%20Act.pdf (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Partners== * Plant breeders and seed industries * Agricultural research institutions * Farmers and grower associations<ref>Posts found on X discussing the role of the PVPA Board in agriculture.</ref> ==Number of employees== The board consists of 14 members appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, representing various sectors involved in plant breeding and agriculture.<ref>USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. "Plant Variety Protection Advisory Board Nomination Solicitation Notice". USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/pvpo/pvp-board-nominations (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Organization structure== Members of the board include farmers, plant breeders, seed industry experts, university professors, and lawyers. ===Leader=== The board is led by a Chair, who coordinates its activities and meetings. ===Divisions=== There are no formal divisions within the board, but it may form panels for specific tasks: * Panels might be formed to address particular appeals or policy issues. ==List of programs== * Review and advice on Plant Variety Protection applications * Recommendations on regulation changes * Handling of appeals related to plant variety protection ==Last total enacted budget== Specific budget details for the PVPA Board are not publicly disclosed; it operates within the AMS's budget for the Plant Variety Protection Office. ==Staff== The board itself does not have staff; support is provided by AMS personnel. ==Funding== Funding for the board's activities is included in the AMS's budget for the Plant Variety Protection Office. ==Services provided== The board provides advisory services to ensure that the Plant Variety Protection system is fair, promotes innovation, and serves the public interest. It focuses on policy development, appeals, and regulatory advice. ==Regulations overseen== While not directly overseeing regulations, the board's recommendations influence the administration of the Plant Variety Protection Act and related regulations. ==Headquarters address== 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States ==History== Since its establishment by the Plant Variety Protection Act of 1970, the PVPA Board has been crucial in shaping policies that protect intellectual property in agriculture, encouraging the development of new plant varieties.<ref>USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. "Plant Variety Protection Act of 1970". USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Plant%20Variety%20Protection%20Act.pdf (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==External links== * [https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/pvpo Official PVPO Website] * [[wikipedia:Plant Variety Protection Office]] ==References== <references />