24.05.2016

On 24 May 2016, the 15^th session of the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) Working Group on Biochemical and Molecular Techniques, and DNA-Profiling in particular was opened in Moscow. 

Represented by Ruslan Kokarev, Chief Operating Officer, and Tatiana Belousovich, Government Relations Manager for Crop Protection and Seeds, the Association of European Businesses participated in the event.

This meeting is an important step in improving cooperation between government bodies and business and harmonising the legislation on granting breeder’s rights.

L–R: Viktor Startsev, Deputy Chairman of the State Commission for Selection Achievements Test and Protection; Tatiana Belousovich, AEB GR Manager for Crop Protection and Seeds; Alexey Cherny, Head of Administration Department, Organisation and Information Support; Peter Button, UPOV Vice Secretary-General; Vitaly Voloshchenko, Chairman of the State Commission for Selection Achievements Test and Protection; Ruslan Kokarev, AEB COO; Ismail Merzhoev, Deputy Chairman of the State Commission for Selection Achievements Test and Protection.