IPA pbr 5.5.1-voluntary-withdrawals-of-applications — IP Australia Plant Breeder's Rights Manual – 5.5.1 Voluntary Withdrawals of Applications

Also in this Chapter: 5.5.2 Compulsory Withdrawals Key Legislation Plant Breeder's Rights Act 1994 : s33 Withdrawal of application Applications may be withdrawn any time before Grant ( s33 ). A request for withdrawal of an application must be received through eServices or via an email attachment and signed by the applicant(s) or person acting on their behalf or the agent if authorised to withdraw the application. A Qualified Person (QP) cannot withdraw an application. If an application is withdrawn after public notice of acceptance of the application is given, the Registrar must give notice of the withdrawal as soon as is practicable.