Plant varieties protection resources

• Plant Varieties Infopack  
• The Schedule - List of Genera & Species
• Guidelines for submitting representation

Useful websites

IPOS	http://www.ipos.gov.sg
Singapore Statutes Online	http://statutes.agc.gov.sg
WIPO	http://www.wipo.int
WTO	http://www.wto.org
UPOV	http://www.upov.int
Ministry of Law	http://www.minlaw.gov.sg

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The Schedule - List of Genera & Species

List of Genera & Species - Fourth Schedule
	Botanical Name	Common Name
1. Orchids	Dendrobium Sw.	Dendrobium
	Mokara	Mokara
	Oncidium Sw.	Oncidium
	Vanda R. Br	Vanda
	Aranda	Aranda
	Aranthera	Aranthera
	Phalaenopsis Blume	Phalaenopsis
	Renantanda	Renantanda
2. Aquatic plants and Ornamentals	Anubias	Anubias
	Cryptocoryne	Cryptocoryne
	Echinodorus	Sword Plant
	Limnophilla	Limnophilla
	Heliconia	Heliconia
3. Vegetables	Brassica chinensis L.	Baicai, Xiaobiacai
	Brassica chinensis var parachinensis	Caixin

Guidelines for submitting representations

When filing form PVP 3, the accompanying "Technical Questionnaire" and representations have to be filed in duplicate.

(I) The specifications for the representative colour photographs of the variety are:

• The photographs (maximum of five representations) should measure at least 15cm x 10cm.
• The size of the image or object in question should cover as much area of the photograph as possible.
• Printed photographs should have a non-glossy, matt finish.
• Instant photographs taken with a polaroid camera are not acceptable.
• Photographs should be taken against a dark or black background, in sufficient light to prevent or minimise distortion to the natural colour of the plant or part(s) of the plant.
• Printed photographs are to be submitted in a water-proof envelope or bag.
• Photographs must be clearly labelled with the Applicant’s name, Contact Number, Proposed Denomination of the new variety, and Date of Application.

(II) The following images are required :

• Close-up picture of a single flower (attached to inflorescence; taken against a scale ruler)
• Close-up picture of a single inflorescence (attached to plant; taken against a scale ruler)
• A picture of the whole plant (taken against a standard 30cm ruler)
• Any other picture(s) of the plant or part(s) of plant that will distinguish the variety from other varieties.