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Receive notificationsInternational Convention for the protection of New Varieties of Plants of December 2, 1961, as revised at Geneva on November 10, 1972, and on October 23, 1978
PartiesParties with a link have a reservation.
| Party | Signature | RatificationS=Signature without reservation or requirement of ratification R=Ratification, Acceptance, Approval or Notification A=Accession Su=Succession NK=Not Known | Entry into force | Renunciation | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 25-11-1994 (A) | 25-12-1994 | |||
| Australia | 01-02-1989 (A) | 01-03-1989 | |||
| Austria | 14-06-1994 (A) | 14-07-1994 | |||
| Belgium | 23-10-1978 | ||||
| Bolivia | 21-04-1999 (A) | 21-05-1999 | |||
| Brazil | 23-04-1999 (A) | 23-05-1999 | |||
| Canada | 31-10-1979 | 04-02-1991 (R) | 04-03-1991 | ||
| Chile | 05-12-1995 (A) | 05-01-1996 | |||
| China | 23-03-1999 (A) | 23-04-1999 | |||
| Colombia | 13-08-1996 (A) | 13-09-1996 | |||
| Czech Republic | 12-01-1993 (Su) | 01-01-1993 | |||
| Denmark | 23-10-1978 | 08-10-1981 (R) | 08-11-1981 | ||
| Ecuador | 08-07-1997 (A) | 08-08-1997 | |||
| Finland | 16-03-1993 (A) | 16-04-1993 | |||
| France | 23-10-1978 | 17-02-1983 (R) | 17-03-1983 | ||
| Germany | 23-10-1978 | 12-03-1986 (R) | 12-04-1986 | ||
| Hungary | 16-03-1983 (A) | 16-04-1983 | |||
| Ireland | 27-09-1979 | 19-05-1981 (R) | 08-11-1981 | ||
| Israel | 12-04-1984 (A) | 12-05-1984 | |||
| Italy | 23-10-1978 | 28-04-1986 (R) | 28-05-1986 | ||
| Japan | 17-10-1979 | 03-08-1982 (R) | 03-09-1982 | ||
| Kenya | 13-04-1999 (A) | 13-05-1999 | |||
| Mexico | 25-07-1979 | 09-07-1997 (R) | 09-08-1997 | ||
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | 23-10-1978 | 02-08-1984 (R) | 02-09-1984 | ||
| New Zealand | 25-07-1979 | 03-11-1980 (R) | 08-11-1981 | ||
| Nicaragua | 06-08-2001 (A) | 06-09-2001 | |||
| Norway | 13-08-1993 (A) | 13-09-1993 | |||
| Panama | 23-04-1999 (A) | 23-05-1999 | |||
| Paraguay | 08-01-1997 (A) | 08-02-1997 | |||
| Poland | 11-10-1989 (A) | 11-11-1989 | |||
| Portugal | 14-09-1995 (A) | 14-10-1995 | |||
| Slovakia | 12-01-1993 (Su) | 01-01-1993 | |||
| South Africa | 23-10-1978 | 21-07-1981 (R) | 08-11-1981 | ||
| Sweden | 06-12-1978 | 01-12-1982 (R) | 01-01-1983 | ||
| Switzerland | 23-10-1978 | 17-06-1981 (R) | 08-11-1981 | ||
| Trinidad and Tobago | 30-12-1997 (A) | 30-01-1998 | |||
| Ukraine | 30-08-1995 (A) | 03-11-1995 | |||
| United Kingdom | 23-10-1978 | 24-08-1983 (R) | 24-09-1983 | ||
| United States of America | 23-10-1978 | 12-11-1980 (R) | 08-11-1981 | ||
| Uruguay | 13-10-1994 (A) | 13-11-1994 |
Extensions
France
| Extended to | Entry into force | Termination |
|---|---|---|
| French Guiana | 17-03-1983 | |
| French Polynesia | 17-03-1983 | |
| French Southern and Antarctic Territories | 17-03-1983 | |
| Guadeloupe | 17-03-1983 | |
| Martinique | 17-03-1983 | |
| New Caledonia | 17-03-1983 | |
| Réunion | 17-03-1983 | |
| Saint Pierre and Miquelon | 17-03-1983 | |
| Wallis and Futuna | 17-03-1983 |
Parties with reservations, declarations and objections
| Party | Reservations / Declarations | Objections |
|---|---|---|
| China | Yes | No |
China
23-03-1999
The Convention does not apply to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.