The sector of plant variety protection is experiencing a quiet yet powerful revolution. Far from being niche, it has become one of the most dynamic hubs of global innovation, clearly demonstrated by the latest data published by Wipo and Upov.
https://www.upov.int/export/sites/upov/news/en/pdf/wipo-ip-indicators-2024-pvp-stats.pdf
An Impressive Momentum:
In 2023, there were 29,070 new PBR filings (+6.6% year-over-year), marking the eighth consecutive year of growth. For comparison, around 15,000 filings were recorded in 2009. By the end of 2023, nearly 195,610 plant varieties were protected, a remarkable increase of +21.3% compared to 2022.
China Leading Plant Innovation:
China has clearly positioned itself as the global driver, accounting for 55.7% of global applications in 2023 (+24.2% over one year). The European office (CPVO), in second place, holds about 10%.
Driving Forces Behind this Revolution:
Innovative technologies, such as New Breeding Techniques (NBTs), are addressing major global challenges like climate change and food security, highlighting the growing need for strategic innovation.
A Key Indicator for Future Innovation:
The surge in plant variety protection exemplifies the central role of intellectual property in modern innovation. The ability to protect new plant varieties has become a strategic indicator of a country's innovative capacity, crucial for meeting future challenges.
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