Which Article of the TRIPS Agreement permits member countries to have a sui generis system for plant varieties?
Question and options
Which Article of the TRIPS Agreement permits member countries to have a sui generis system for plant varieties?
- Art 27 (1)
- Art 27 (2)
- Art 27 (3)(a)
- Art 27 (3)(b)
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Art 27 (3)(b)
TRIPS Article 27(3)(b) lets members exclude plants and animals from patents but requires protection of plant varieties by patents, an effective sui generis system, or both.
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