Plant Breeders' Rights Act, 2018 (Act No. 12 of 2018)RegulationsRegulations made in terms of the Plant Breeders' Rights ActObligations of the Holder of a Plant Breeder's Right21. Payment of annual fees |
(1) | An applicant or agent must, upon receipt of an annual fee Invoice from the Registrar, pay annual fees in accordance with section 30 for a plant breeder's right that has been granted in terms of section 28. |
(2) | The annual fees payable are specified in item 14 of Table 1, and the proof of payment thereof must be sent electronically or mailed, hand delivered or couriered to the office of the Registrar. |
(3) | An annual fee for each plant breeder's right granted is payable for the duration of the plant breeder's right in question, failure of which will lead to the cancellation of that plant breeder's right in accordance with section 38(1)(d)(ii). |